NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II and TC-20E III |
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Nikon Corporation released two new lens products compatible with the FX format : AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II and AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III .
The AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens is equipped with vibration reduction (VR II) which reduces the effects of camera shake equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four stops.
The main features of the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II are : built-in vibration reduction (VR II) , autofocus with manual override; AF priority prevents accidental switching from autofocus to manual focus , autofocus with manual override; manual priority) mode which enables manual focusing by rotating the focus ring while autofocus is operating and M (manual) mode .
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 specifications
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Focal length
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300mm
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Maximum aperture
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f/2.8
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Minimum aperture
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f/22
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Lens construction
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11 elements in 8 groups (3 ED glass elements, Nano Crystal Coat)
1 protective glass element
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Angle of view
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8°10’ (5°20’ with Nikon DX format)
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Closest focusing distance
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Autofocus: 2.3 m
Manual focus: 2.2 m
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No. of diaphragm blades
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9 (rounded)
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Focusing
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Autofocus utilizing an internal Silent Wave Motor Manual focus possible
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Filter/attachment size
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52 mm
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Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)
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Approximately 124 (dia.) x 267.5 mm (extension from the camera’s lens-mount flange)
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Weight
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Approximately 2,900 g
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Supplied accessories
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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
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AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III main features are : FX-format compatible teleconverter , the world’s first teleconverter to utilize an aspherical lens element , offers superior contrast and resolution .
AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III specifications
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Reproduction ratio
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2X that of the primary lens
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Lens construction
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7 elements in 5 groups (1 aspherical lens element)
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Dimensions
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Approximately 66 (dia.) X 48 mm (extension from the camera’s lens-mount flange)
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Weight
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Approximately 330 g
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Supplied accessories
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Teleconverter Cap BF-3A, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-0715
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