Along with the Nikon D780 ( B&H/ Adorama) and Nikon Coolpix P950( B&H/ Adorama), Nikon also announced the new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR Lens. It is a pro-level lens with a versatile working range and four stops of shake reduction, featuing a whopping 25 elements,including ED, fluorite and SR glass, Nano Crystal and Arneo coatings with the front having a fluorine coating to repel water and oil. The lens can focus as close as 2m at all focal lengths and has a maximum magnification of 0.16x. This new lens costs $9,496.95, first available for Pre-Order at B&H/ Adorama.
Below are the detailed specifications of Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E FL ED SR VR Lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 120–300 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| CIPA Image stabilization rating | 4 stop(s) | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F (FX) | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 25 | |
| Groups | 19 | |
| Special elements / coatings | ED, fluorite and SR elements + Nano Crystal and Arneo coatings | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 2.00 m (78.74″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.16× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Ring-type ultrasonic | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3250 g (7.17 lb) | |
| Diameter | 128 mm (5.04″) | |
| Length | 304 mm (11.97″) | |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | Yes | |
| Filter thread | 112 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | Yes | |
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| Nikon AF-S Nikkor 120-300mm F2.8E |
Pre-Order | B&H/ Adorama |
| Nikon Coolpix P950 |
Pre-Order | B&H/ Adorama |
| Nikon D780 |
Pre-Order | B&H/ Adorama |
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