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The first thing you'll notice when you hold the new Zeiss 15mm F/2.8 lens in your hand is how big and relatively heavy it is. In most circumstances, that would sound like a criticism, but as with Zeiss lenses in the past, it's actually fairly desirable. The all-metal barrel feels incredibly sturdy, and that includes the integrated lens hood, which sticks out well beyond where the front of the lens would otherwise be to protect the protruding front element.

The EF 24-70 F/2.8 has been a go-to lens for many photographers for years now, but the new version promises to cut down on chromatic aberration and increase durability. In the upgrade department, the standard zoom gets a Super UD lens element, as well as a pair of standard UD elements they claim will help increase image fidelity across the entire frame and throughout the zoom range. It has a circular, nine-blade diaphragm for smooth blur.

Today is a good day to be a Nikon shooter. As if the new flagship full-frame D4 were not enough, Nikon also announced the release of an affordable “G” series 85mm lens.When we first got our hands on Nikon’s 85mm f/1.4G lens back in the fall of 2010, we were blown away by the overall quality and sharpness of the glass. Unfortunately, at $1700, the lens was out of reach for many photographers. Enter its $500 kid brother, the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G.