Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 27, 2009 6:23:58 GMT
Features:
The Nikon 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED VR Lens offers a significant advancement for professional telephoto photography, and is fully compatible with both 35mm and Digital SLR cameras.
The lens features an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system that allows handheld telephoto zoom shooting even in poorly lit conditions. The VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed 3 stops (8 times) faster. The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and also detects automatically when the photographer pans.
In addition, the Silent Wave Motor (SWM) feature provides swift autofocus with superior accuracy and ultra-quiet operation. And the lens can be switched quickly from AF to manual focus. Four buttons in front of the lens' focus ring let the photographer easily select from the [AF-L], [MEMORY RECALL], and [AF-ON] functions. The Focus Preset function allows a distance to be set to which the focus mechanism will instantly and automatically return to.
The ideal zoom-telephoto lens for the discerning professional telephoto photographer.
NOTE:
VR function is only compatible with Nikon's F5, F100, N80, N65, D70, D100 & D1-series (or later) cameras.
AF-S lenses, while able to manually focus with all Nikon F-mount cameras, will autofocus ONLY with the following cameras- N65, N70/F70, N80/F80, N90s/F90x, F4, F4s, F5, F100, D100, D1 & D1x (or any newer models).
"G" type lenses are not fully compatible with the F4, N90-series, N70, N8008-series and N6006 (or older model) cameras, only programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure mode can be used.
• Vibration Reduction (VR) minimizes image blur caused by camera shake (cancelable). Two available VR modes :
Normal mode covers for regular hand shake with support for panning as well as tracking shots. For example, when panning (horizontally) while tracking a moving subject, vibration reduction suppresses only vertical hand shake.
Active mode is available to suppress vibration when shooting while on a moving vehicle.
• New optical design incorporates four ED glass elements for superior optical performance throughout the entire zoom range
• Built-in A/M switch enables instant switching from autofocus to manual focus (Lock mechanism provided)
• Lens mount fitted with rubber ring that is resistant to dust and drops of water
• Detachable tripod mounting foot provided
• Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and better body balance
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragms make out-of focus elements look more natural
Specs:
Filter Size 52mm or gelatin filters via rear drop-in slot
f/Stop Range 4-32
Minimum Focus Distance 6.5' (2 m)
Magnification 1:3.7
Zoom/Focus Control Two-touch
Angle of View 12 to 6 Degrees
Groups/Elements 17/24
Tripod Collar Yes (detachable collar foot); has two 1/4-20" thread sockets
Length 14.1" (358mm)
Maximum Diameter 4.9" (124mm)
Weight 7.2 lb (3.275 kg)
Usable Nikon Teleconverter TC-20E II & TC-17E II (manual focus only), TC-14E II (with full Autofocus)
The Nikon 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED VR Lens offers a significant advancement for professional telephoto photography, and is fully compatible with both 35mm and Digital SLR cameras.
The lens features an innovative Vibration Reduction (VR) system that allows handheld telephoto zoom shooting even in poorly lit conditions. The VR system minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, and offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed 3 stops (8 times) faster. The lens offers a natural viewfinder image even during VR operation and also detects automatically when the photographer pans.
In addition, the Silent Wave Motor (SWM) feature provides swift autofocus with superior accuracy and ultra-quiet operation. And the lens can be switched quickly from AF to manual focus. Four buttons in front of the lens' focus ring let the photographer easily select from the [AF-L], [MEMORY RECALL], and [AF-ON] functions. The Focus Preset function allows a distance to be set to which the focus mechanism will instantly and automatically return to.
The ideal zoom-telephoto lens for the discerning professional telephoto photographer.
NOTE:
VR function is only compatible with Nikon's F5, F100, N80, N65, D70, D100 & D1-series (or later) cameras.
AF-S lenses, while able to manually focus with all Nikon F-mount cameras, will autofocus ONLY with the following cameras- N65, N70/F70, N80/F80, N90s/F90x, F4, F4s, F5, F100, D100, D1 & D1x (or any newer models).
"G" type lenses are not fully compatible with the F4, N90-series, N70, N8008-series and N6006 (or older model) cameras, only programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure mode can be used.
• Vibration Reduction (VR) minimizes image blur caused by camera shake (cancelable). Two available VR modes :
Normal mode covers for regular hand shake with support for panning as well as tracking shots. For example, when panning (horizontally) while tracking a moving subject, vibration reduction suppresses only vertical hand shake.
Active mode is available to suppress vibration when shooting while on a moving vehicle.
• New optical design incorporates four ED glass elements for superior optical performance throughout the entire zoom range
• Built-in A/M switch enables instant switching from autofocus to manual focus (Lock mechanism provided)
• Lens mount fitted with rubber ring that is resistant to dust and drops of water
• Detachable tripod mounting foot provided
• Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing and better body balance
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragms make out-of focus elements look more natural
Specs:
Filter Size 52mm or gelatin filters via rear drop-in slot
f/Stop Range 4-32
Minimum Focus Distance 6.5' (2 m)
Magnification 1:3.7
Zoom/Focus Control Two-touch
Angle of View 12 to 6 Degrees
Groups/Elements 17/24
Tripod Collar Yes (detachable collar foot); has two 1/4-20" thread sockets
Length 14.1" (358mm)
Maximum Diameter 4.9" (124mm)
Weight 7.2 lb (3.275 kg)
Usable Nikon Teleconverter TC-20E II & TC-17E II (manual focus only), TC-14E II (with full Autofocus)
