Two new Nikon lenses (24-85mm, 18-300mm) to be announced this June

Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

According to digicame-info.com, in this June, Nikon will announce two new lenses next few days. These two lenses are 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 and 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6. The previously rumored June 15th announcement will probably be for the 70 million Nikkor lenses milestone.

Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens specs:

  • Camera shake correction VR with 4 stops shutter speed compensation
  • SWM AF motor
  • Lens design: 11 – 16 elements, ED element
  • Internal focusing
  • Minimum aperture: f/22-29
  • Filter diameter: 72mm
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.38m
  • Lens diameter: 78mm
  • Lens length: 82mm
  • Weight: 465 gr.
  • Lens hood: HB-63
  • Lens case: CL-1118

And AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Specs:

  • DX format 16.7x zoom lens with versatile 18-300mm focal range (FX/35mm equivalent:27 to 450mm)
  • Vibration Reduction II (VR II) stabilization system enables more flexible hand-held shooting and lets you use shutter speeds that are up to 4 stops slower.
  • Maximum aperture of f/5.6 at the telephoto end of the range.
  • Zoom-lock switch keeps the lens secure when not in use.
  • 9-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements blend together smoothly.
  • Three ED glass and three aspherical lens elements ensure high resolution and superior contrast.
  • SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast, whisper-quiet autofocus.
  • Compact and lightweight design for a lens with this range.