Nikon's New AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED Lens Brings Sophisticated Technology and Design To Close-up Photographers MELVILLE, N.Y. (JAN. 28, 2008) - Nikon, Inc., today introduced the new AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens engineered specifically for extreme close-up photography, and perfectly suited for general imaging as well. The new AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens can focus at a distance of approximately 0.185m (.6 ft.) at its closest, and allows photographers to capture breathtaking close-up photography with reproduction ratios up to 1:1 (life-size).
"Nikon is proud of its strong reputation for designing and producing
some of the world's finest close-up lenses, delivering faithful and
consistent color reproduction, stunning sharpness and beautifully
balanced contrast," said Edward Fasano, general manager for marketing,
SLR Systems Products at Nikon, Inc. "Serious close-up photographers are
naturally demanding and we are confident that these discerning
customers will be excited about the performance of the new 60mm f/2.8G
ED Micro NIKKOR."
Engineered for use with Nikon's digital and 35mm SLR systems, the new
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens incorporates a myriad of
innovative features and technologies, including Nikon's Silent Wave
Motor technology (SWM), Nano Crystal Coat, Extra Low Dispersion (ED)
glass and Internal Focusing (IF) design.
Combined with the Silent Wave Motor technology and Internal Focusing
system, the AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED-IF provides handling
characteristics that better enable superior close-up photography. The
SWM provides fast, quiet and accurate autofocus performance and Nikon's
Internal Focusing (IF) design further enhances AF performance, while
also allowing photographers to manually focus quickly and smoothly.
Internal Focusing (IF) also eliminates rotation of the front lens
element, making it more convenient to use rotating polarizing filters
as well as the Nikon Wireless Close-up Speedlight System. A rounded
nine-blade diaphragm opening allows out-of-focus background or
foreground scene information to appear more natural.
Nikon's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat and Super Integrated Coating
produce superior color, while dramatically reducing ghosting and flare
for superior image quality. An additional (Extra-low Dispersion) ED
glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, allowing the lens to
deliver stunning, high-contrast images while the use of two aspherical
lenses help correct spherical aberration and coma, producing accurate
image reproduction even at the widest aperture.
The AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens is scheduled to become
available from Nikon authorized dealers beginning in March 2008 at an
estimated selling price of $549.95.* For more information, please visit
www.nikonusa.com.
The AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens, along with Nikon's entire
line of photographic, optical and digital imaging solutions, will be on
display at the PMA 2008 International Convention and Trade Show in Las
Vegas, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at exhibitor booth # G220.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image™. Nikon Inc. is the world leader in
digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is
globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and
performance for its award-winning consumer and professional
photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and
professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system
accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; COOLSCAN® digital
film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon
sports and recreational optics. Nikon D Series digital SLR cameras are
recognized as "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Digital SLR
cameras," according to the latest J.D. Power and Associates 2007
Digital Camera Satisfaction Study. Nikon Corporation, the parent
company of Nikon Inc., recently celebrated its 90th anniversary and
announced the production of over 40 million NIKKOR SLR interchangeable
lenses. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit
http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the
Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.
* Estimated selling price listed is only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
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