Professional photographers can now enhance their cameras with Nikkor optics dubbed AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II super telephoto and AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III.
The 300mm f/2.8 is designed especially for photographers yearning for the highest level of image quality for publication and printing. The 300mm lens employs a host of Nikon core technologies for maximum performance like Nikon VR II image stabilization. The VR II cancels out image blur introduced by camera shake and telephoto magnification, enabling users to shoot up to four shutter speed stops.
“The latest edition of the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 lens advances one of the most popular fast-aperture focal lengths for sports, nature and wildlife photography, demonstrating Nikon’s commitment to professional photographers through the continued development of the optical fidelity and sharpness for which Nikkor lenses are famous. Offering compatibility with a wide range of Nikkor optics, including the new 300mm f/2.8, the TC-20E III teleconverter enables photographers to greatly extend the versatility of a variety of zoom and telephoto lenses they carry,” mentioned Edward Fasano, general manager for marketing, SLR Systems Products at Nikon Inc.
The 300mm f/2.8 Nikkor lens allows photographers to select from three focus modes to match shooting conditions, including manual mode and autofocus with manual priority (M/A) mode and A/M mode. The A/M mode boosts AF control with fast, secure switching from automatic and manual focus to adapt to personal shooting preference and techniques. Now users can also activate the AF Recall Mode at the press of a button. The new TC-20E III doubles the focal length of select lenses and is said to be the world’s first teleconverter to feature an aspherical element to virtually eliminate coma and other aberrations even at wide apertures.
Both these products will be made available by January, 2010. The AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens will be retailed for approximately $5,899.95(approx. Rs. 2,74,170). However, the Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III will cost around $499.95 (approx. Rs. 23,232).
