New Nikon 24mm f1.4 ED lens ($2200, late March)

Nikon has just revealed a brand 24mm f1.4 fast prime lens! Nikon estimates an opening price of $2200, with a late March 2010 release date.

Nikon 24mm f1.4 ED main specs
+ SWM
+ minimum aperture f16
+ 12 elements in 10 groups (two ED, two aspherical, Nano Crystal coat)
+ max-mag 0.18x
+ nine diaphragm blades
+ 77mm filters
+ lens size 83 x 88.5 mm
+ lens weight 21.9 oz (620 grams)
+ closest focusing distance 25cm (10-inches)
+ angle of view 84 degrees (61 degrees in DX mode)

Further Reading
+ dpreview
+ Photo.net
+ Focus Numerique
+ Nikon herself with tiny MTF chart and sample pictures
+ Nikon press release

Pre-Orders
+ Adorama
+ B&H Photo - listed but cannot be ordered yet
+ Not listed (yet) at Amazon