Nikon Corporation this month announced they will add the super-telephoto 800-mm, fixed local length lens to its lineup of NIKKOR lenses. This lens will offer a fixed focal length of 800 mm, a maximum aperture of f/5.6, and will be fully compatible with Nikon FX-format cameras. There is no price mentioned yet, nor any specification released. From the photo released by Nikon, the lens shows different switch for “Off”, “Normal”, “Active” VR modes, “Auto/ Manual (A/M)” focus modes. It would definetly boost of exclusive Nikon Nano Crystal Coat and a Meniscus protective glass element combine to reduce ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity. The current longest telephoto lens the “AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4 ED VR” weighs approx. 5060 gms with a whooping price tag of $9,799.
I would love to have this lens in my gear bag, but then who wouldn’t. Apart from being serious and earning enough to have this baby I would also have to strengthen my arms.
Nikon Press release:
This lens has been developed in order to strengthen the NIKKOR lineup of super-telephoto lenses. It will boast the longest focal length of any NIKKOR autofocus lens, and will be best suited to capture of a wide variety of decisive outdoor scenes, from sporting events to wildlife. In addition to its superior optical performance, the lens will offer dust and water resistance.
In 2012, Nikon released three new FX-format digital-SLR cameras—the D4, the new flagship digital SLR, and the D800 and D800E, which offer incredible resolution and image quality. In addition to reinforcing its lineup of FX-format digital-SLR cameras, Nikon has also been working to expand the lineup of NIKKOR lenses. Nikon has been providing service and support to professional photographers for roughly fifty years through the activities of its Nikon Professional Services (NPS).
This lens is scheduled to be on display at the Nikon service depot that will be set up for professional photographers working at the Open Championship event. Nikon has been also an official sponsor of The Open Championship since 1993. The Open Championship is the oldest of the world’s four major tournaments in professional golf . Furthermore, this lens is scheduled to be on display at Photokina 2012, one of the world’s largest photo and imaging exhibitions, to be held in Cologne, Germany from September 18–23, 2012.
Release date and suggested retail price for this product have not yet been determined.
