AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II and AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III New Lens Products from Kodak

The fast telephoto Nikon 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. Vibration Reduction (VR II) enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than would otherwise be possible. Three focus modes are available — A/M mode is added to conventional M/A and M modes. Nano Crystal Coat effectively suppresses ghosting and flare for clear images. Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures smooth and quiet AF operation. The AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III, is outstanding optical quality to meet the demands of Nikon FX-format camera users. Increases the focal length of a prime lens by 100%. An aspherical lens element is adopted - a world first…

AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II and AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III

A fast telephoto lens offering built-in Vibration Reduction (VR II), and the world’s first telephoto converter to utilize an aspherical lens element, extending focal length by 2×, both compatible with the FX format

Nikon Corporation 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 utilize an aspherical lens element.

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

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).

Kodak AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III

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

AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III primary features

• An FX-format compatible teleconverter that extends the focal length of the primary lens by 2X*

• The world’s first teleconverter to utilize an aspherical lens element

• A new optical design that offers superior contrast and resolution

• Utilization of an aspherical lens element enabled a more compact and lightweight teleconverter

* Using this teleconverter with a lens decreases the effective aperture by two stops.

AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III primary specifications

More information about Kodak AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II and AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III can be found at Nikon website