Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the release of two new lens products, compatible with the FX format. The fast telephoto AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens is equipped with Vibration Reduction (VR II) that reduces the effects of camera shake equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four stops.  The AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III, is the world’s first teleconverter* to utilise an aspherical lens element.

Nikon’s development of the FX-format D3-series and D700 digital-SLR cameras has received tremendous support from professional and advanced amateur photographers.  Nikon is expanding NIKKOR lens and accessory lineups by releasing new, high-performance products compatible with the FX format, allowing us to cater to the more advanced demands of users.

* As of December 10, 2009 (according to research conducted by Nikon Corporation).

AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II primary features
 
•        Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately 4 stops

•        The addition of A/M (autofocus with manual override; AF priority) focus mode prevents accidental switching from autofocus to manual focus.  Along with M/A (autofocus with manual override; manual priority) mode, which enables manual focusing by rotating the focus ring while autofocus is operating and M (manual) mode, this makes for a total of three focus modes.

•        The lens optics and Nano Crystal Coat so well received with previous lenses have been adopted without modification.

AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II primary specifications

Focal length:                          300mm

Maximum aperture:                 f/2.8

Minimum aperture:                  f/22

Lens construction:                  11 elements in 8 groups (3 ED glass elements, Nano Crystal Coat)
1 protective glass element

Angle of view:                        8°10’(5°20’ with Nikon DX format)

Closest focusing distance:     Autofocus:  2.3 m
Manual focus:  2.2 m

No. of diaphragm blades:       9 (rounded)

Focusing:                               Autofocus utilizing an internal Silent Wave Motor
Manual focus possible

Filter/attachment size:            52 mm

Dimensions:                           Approximately 124 (dia.) × 267.5 mm (extension from the camera’s lens-mount flange)

Weight:                                  Approximately 2,900 g

Supplied accessories            Slip-on front lens cap, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Lens Hood HK-30, Semi-soft Case CL-L1, Dedicated filter holder, 52mm Screw-on NC Filter, Strap LN-1