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Nikon released two new lenses today: the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED lens and the AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR.

AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED which will sell for $2199.

Prime Wide-angle Perspective— Ultra-fast f/1.4 Aperture Natural wide angle of view, with extreme light gathering capability, delivers extraordinary performance, meeting a broad range of challenging assignments.

• Nano Crystal Coat: Further reduces ghosting and internal flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.
• 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements: Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.
• 2 Aspherical Lens Elements: Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture.
• Rear Focus (RF): Provides smooth and fast autofocus while eliminating front barrel rotation and lens length changes.
• Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
• M/A Focus Mode Switch: Enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation.
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.

AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR which will sell for $1259.

• Definitive Wide-angle Zoom Lens: Versatile wide-angle lens, perfect for travel, land and cityscapes, and general photography.
• Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
• Nano Crystal Coat: Further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.
• 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements: Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.
• 3 Aspherical Lens Elements: Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture.
• Internal Focus (IF): Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.
• Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
• M/A Focus Mode Switch: Enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation.
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm: Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.