Nikon announce 14mm lens aimed at D1 |
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Nikon today announced the AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8 ED lens which they're aiming at photojournalists using the Nikon D1. Because of the D1's focal length multiplier of 1.55x this lens works out at a nice wide 21.7 mm on the D1. There's also a gelatine filter holder at the rear of the lens.
AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8 ED lens specifications
| Lens Type | D-type AF Nikkor super wideangle lens built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount |
| Focal length | 14 mm (21.7 mm on a D1) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 12 groups (two compound aspherical lens and one ED glass elements) |
| Picture angle | 114° (102° with IX240 system cameras, 90° with Nikon Digital Camera D1) |
| Distance Information | Output to camera body |
| Focusing | Manually via focus ring |
| Shooting distance scale | graduated in meters and feet from 0.2m to infinity |
| Aperture scale | f/2.8 to f/22 on both standard and aperture-direct-readout scales |
| Minimum aperture lock | Provided |
| Diaphragm | Fully automatic |
| Exposure measurement | Via full-aperture method with AI cameras or cameras with CPU interface system; via stop-down method for other cameras |
| Built-in gelatine filter holder | provided at rear of lens |
| Dimensions | Approx. 87mm dia. x 86.5mm extension from the camera's lens mounting flange; overall length is approx. 97mm |
| Weight | Approx. 670g (1.47 lb) |
| List price | US$ 1,950 |
| Availability | July 2000 |
Offical Nikon announcement:
Nikon Corporation proudly announces the new AF Nikkor 14mm f/2.8D ED. This high-performance ultra-wideangle lens is ideal for photojournalists - especially useful with Nikon's Professional Digital SLR D1 (the lens' effective coverage will be equivalent to using a 21mm on 35mm [135] film format).
This new lens offers superior optical performance by ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and aspherical lens elements and it represents a significant addition to the professional Nikkor lens lineup - offering serious photographers enhanced shooting flexibility for a range of applications.
Features
- 14mm ultra-wideangle lens
- Used as 21mm (converted to 135 [35mm] format) lens when attached to
the Nikon D1
- One ED glass and two aspherical lens elements for superior image quality
- High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior colour
reproduction and minimises ghost and flare.
- A/M switch provided
From:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0005/00052401nikkor14mm.asp
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