Zoom enthusiasts rejoice! Nikon has just announced the Nikkor 80-400mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR lens, which is compatible with the Nikon FX format. This glass has three focusing modes: A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority), M/A (autofocus with manual override, manual priority) and M (manual). It also sports four ED lens elements with one super ED element, Nano Crystal Coat for reduced ghost and flare, a Silent Wave Motor for super quiet autofocusing, and a vibration reduction (VR) function that’ll compensate for any camera shake equivalent to a 4-step increase in shutter speed. If you happen to use this superzoom on a camera that supports autofocusing up to f8, you’ll even be able to autofocus when you’re using a 1.4x teleconverter. Head on past the break for an official list of specs for some image samples.
Specs courtesy of Nikon:
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Focal length
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80-400 mm
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Maximum aperture
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f/4.5-5.6
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Minimum aperture
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f/32-40
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Lens construction
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20 elements in 12 groups (including four ED glass and one Super ED glass elements, and Nano Crystal Coat)
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Angle of view
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30°10′ – 6°10′ (20° – 4° with Nikon DX format)
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Minimum focus distance
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1.75 m/5.74 ft from focal plane (1.5 m/4.92 ft in MF)
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Maximum reproduction ratio
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1/5.7x (1/5.1x in MF)
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No. of diaphragm blades
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9 (rounded)
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Filter-attachment size
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77 mm
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Diameter x length
(distance from camera lens mount flange) |
Approximately 95.5 x 203 mm/3.8 x 8.0 in.
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Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines)
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Approximately 1570 g/3.5 lb (with tripod mounting collar); approximately 1480 g/3.3 lb (without tripod mounting collar)
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Supplied accessories
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77 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-65, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-M2
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Images courtesy of Nikon:
Nikon users are rejoicing that one of the most wanted lens replacements is finally here 12 years after the original. The new 80-400mm lens will retail for $2,700 and will be available in April 2013.
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