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Nikon starts using stepping motors in DSLR lenses
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Like the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM:

http://nikon.com/news/2016/0105_lens_01.htm

 

The odd thing about the press blurb is that there is no mention of the real advantages (possibly better AF with live view, better and silent AF with video).

 

Just this weird phrase:

"The combination of superior AF performance and excellent agility afforded by these lenses makes them perfect for those ready to try their hand at full-scale photography with a digital SLR camera."

 

Also listing "VR" as primary feature of both lenses shows a bit wonky PR department work.

 

Both lenses have exactly the same optics, so it seems a bit odd that there is a VR and a VR-less version.

VR-less:

[Image: lensonstruction.png]

VR:

[Image: lensonstruction.png]

The blue elements are aspherical.

 

Performance should be pretty good for a kit lens.

 

They "collapse" for transport, but only a little bit (my guess is about 1 cm, judging on the given size).

  


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Nikon starts using stepping motors in DSLR lenses - by Brightcolours - 01-05-2016, 08:59 AM

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