AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f2.8G ED VR II and AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III
(10-12-2009)

AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f2.8G 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 2x, both compatible with the FX format December 10, 2009 Tokyo - 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. 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). 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 Teleconverter TC-20E III primary features An FX-format compatible teleconverter that extends the focal length of the primary lens by 2×* 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specifications and equipment are subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. December 2009