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Monday, May 3, 2010
New Nikon Wildlife Lens
Nikon has just announced a new AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm telephoto lens. This one, the VR II model, is an update on an existing telephoto zoom that incorporates an additional stop of vibration reduction for a total of four stops worth of VR stability. While many photographers see vibration reduction as a way to squeeze in shots in lower light at slower shutter speeds, with a lens this long it’s equally valuable at fast shutter speeds for steadying the scene and capturing great wildlife photos. The f/4 lens is darn fast, which makes it practical for serious shooting too; you don’t sacrifice length for speed. The only negatives with this lens are size and price. Weighing in at just over seven pounds it isn’t the kind of glass you tote around in your pocket. And at $7000, you’ll feel the lightness in your wallet as well. Then again, for a truly professional lens with some amazing specs capable of producing equally amazing images, its size and price are relative pluses. Read the press release at Nikon’s web site, and while you’re there check out a new podcast discussion about Nikon lenses.
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