Markw
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Well, it seems like Nikon has filed patents for both a 18 and 20mm F/1.8.
Nikon patent for 18mm f/1.8, 20mm f/1.8 FX lenses | Nikon Rumors
Now, I know alot of lenses are patented and never come about. But, it would seem like these are two lenses (or even one of the two) that would be announced shortly. I mean, they've got an incredibly high resolution camera coming out in a month 1/3 based on landscape photographers, 1/3 based on videographers, and 1/3 on everything else. It would only make sense to come out with these lenses to suit 2/3 of the population. A camera like this yearns for high-quality primes.
This would also basically complete their line of F/1.8G primes: 18, 20, (35DX), 50, and 85. I can't see them going much higher than this with their F/1.8G line, and remaining at the great prices they are coming out with. But, who knows.
Anyhow, just thought you might be interested. What would you project price tag to be, knowing the prices of the 85/1.8G and 50/1.8G?
Mark
Nikon patent for 18mm f/1.8, 20mm f/1.8 FX lenses | Nikon Rumors
Now, I know alot of lenses are patented and never come about. But, it would seem like these are two lenses (or even one of the two) that would be announced shortly. I mean, they've got an incredibly high resolution camera coming out in a month 1/3 based on landscape photographers, 1/3 based on videographers, and 1/3 on everything else. It would only make sense to come out with these lenses to suit 2/3 of the population. A camera like this yearns for high-quality primes.
This would also basically complete their line of F/1.8G primes: 18, 20, (35DX), 50, and 85. I can't see them going much higher than this with their F/1.8G line, and remaining at the great prices they are coming out with. But, who knows.
Anyhow, just thought you might be interested. What would you project price tag to be, knowing the prices of the 85/1.8G and 50/1.8G?
Mark