The Nikon D700 is now official. Dpreview.com already had an hands-on preview. The D700 and D300 are basically the same cameras, with the exception of the full frame sensor: the D700 inherits the (probably) the same sensor with D3, at a lower price and more compact body. D700 really only faces the Canon EOS 5D (and any replacement that may be in the works). Price is $2999 or €2599 body only, for sale in July.

The D700 key features after the break:

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Nikon today introduced its most advanced DX-format digital SLR camera, the D300. Engineered with pro-level features and performance, the 12.3 effective megapixel D300 combines brand new technologies with advanced features inherited from Nikon’s newly announced D3 professional digital SLR camera to offer serious photographers remarkable performance combined with agility.

Announced at PMA… 2006,  the Tokina AF 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX was and still is a phantom lens for users in many countries. It is now finally around for a review, at photozone.de.

The Tokina AF 16-50mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro DX is a long awaited lens but does it really live up to the high expectations ? Well, partially. Despite a slight centering defect the resolution characteristic is pretty impressive with a generally excellent center performance and very good borders and extreme corners from f/4 onwards. At f/2.8 the border resolution is slightly reduced. The bokeh (out-of-focus blur) is smooth and buttery at 50mm @ f/2.8. Vignetting is well controlled except at 16mm f/2.8 - the competition has more problems in this category.