> http://www.nikon.co.jp/main/jpn/whatsnew/af28105_98.htm
Hi all,
I've made an attempt at interpreting the Japanese web page giving specs of
the new 28-105 zoom. Pity the English pages have not been updated yet.
As far as I can tell:
focal length: 28-105
max aperture: f3.5-4.5
min aperture: f22
optics: 16/12 elements/groups
min focus: 0.5m, down to 0.22m in macro mode
repro ratio: 1:2.74 at 50mm, 1:2 at 105mm!
filter size: 62mm
hood: HB-18
aperture blades: 9
diameter: 73mm
length: 81.5mm from mount, 92mm overall
weight: 455g
Judging from the picture, the macro mode is from 50-105mm only.
I guess, as with most nikkors, macro mode is manual focus only.
The reproduction ratio with this lens is impressive!
The focus throw appears to be very short. For manual focusers like me,
this might be ok at the wide end, but manual focusing will be very touchy
at the long end.
The filter probably does not rotate because the lens is IF.
Overall it looks (and probably handles) very much like a bigger version of
the 28-70/3.5-4.5. The lens is smaller and lighter than the current
28-85/3.5-4.5, which will probably be replaced by this new lens.
The specs of this lens look very impressive - nice zoom range, usable
speed, good macro mode in a compact package. A great travel lens.
Let's hope it's sharp.
Roland
