Nikon has unveiled the new AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II, a completely redesigned version of its much loved professional telezoom. Featuring an entirely new optical formula, which is designed to deliver sharp images all the way into the corners of the frame, even on FX format cameras - it uses no fewer than 7 ED elements to minimize aberrations. Nano Crystal coating is included, as one would expect with a new pro-grade Nikkor lens to combat flare.
'VR II' Vibration Reduction technology offers a claimed four stops benefit, and a new A/M focus mode provides autofocus priority when the manual focus ring is handled during shooting. However the lens loses the AF stop buttons of the original.
Physically, it's also shorter but a tad heavier than its predecessor, and obviously incorporates extensive sealing against dust and moisture.
The AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II will be available from November 2009 at a rather wallet challenging RRP of £1999 / €2430 / $2399.
'VR II' Vibration Reduction technology offers a claimed four stops benefit, and a new A/M focus mode provides autofocus priority when the manual focus ring is handled during shooting. However the lens loses the AF stop buttons of the original.
Physically, it's also shorter but a tad heavier than its predecessor, and obviously incorporates extensive sealing against dust and moisture.
The AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F/2.8G ED VR II will be available from November 2009 at a rather wallet challenging RRP of £1999 / €2430 / $2399.
