Nikon Announces AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED Lens, Featuring Newly Developed Super-ED Glass
Nikon today announced the AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED lens, developed for use with both Nikon digital and film SLR cameras. An important addition to the acclaimed range of Nikkor ED lenses, the AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED is crafted from Super ED glass - a significant new material that is more resilient than typical fluorite lenses and offers class-above optical qualities with exceptional consistency even at large apertures. With an ideal combination of Vibration Reduction (VR) technology and fast f/2.0 aperture, the AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED is designed to offer photographers razor sharp images in the most demanding situations.With a maximum aperture of f/2, the AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED is a very fast lens that when combined with the advantages of VR technology, offers photographers remarkable shooting capabilities that may not have been previously possible. Nikon's advanced VR technology eliminates image blur caused by camera shake, particularly when shooting in low-light conditions, allowing photographers to use shutter speeds up to three stops slower than they would ordinarily use to get sharp, well exposed images.
The AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED is compatible with all Nikon teleconverters, including the newly announced AF-S Teleconverter TC-17E II - the first teleconverter to offer 1.7x performance in a compact, lightweight package. Similar in design to the existing TC-14E II and TC-20E II teleconverters, the TC-17E II can be used exclusively with AF-S and AF-I Nikkor lenses, and completes Nikon's lineup of 1.4x, 1.7x, and 2.0x compact teleconverters. The AF-S VR Nikkor 200mm f/2G IF-ED will be available at Nikon authorized dealers starting Fall of 2004.
