Nikon today took the wraps off a pair of lenses, for full-frame and APS-sensor DSLRs, respectively, that offer state-of-the-art vibration reduction technology.
Nikon introduced the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E PP ED VR, a prime lens than Nikon says is the world’s smallest and lightest 300mm full-frame prime. It said to be 30% shorter than its predecessor and 1.5 pounds lighter. offers camera shake compensation (VR) that Nikon says is equal to 4.5 stops.
Key features include:
- Phase Fresnel optical technology to correct chromatic aberration and reduce overall size and weight
- Silent Wave motor for quiet AF
- ED glass
- Nano Crystal Coat
- Electromagnetic aperture control
- 9 rounded aperture blades
- Minimum focus to 55 inches
The Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E PP ED VR will cost $1,996.95; Adorama is accepting pre-orders on a first-come, first-served basis now.
Nikon also announced the a second-generation affordable tele zoom for its DX APS sensor DSLRs, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 50-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II tele zoom lens for its APS DX-format sensor DSLRs. Unlike its predecessor, this lens has a retractable lens barrel, making it significantly smaller (16.5mm shorter) and 35 grams lighter than its predecessor. Nikon says its vibration reduction will reduce camera shake by four stops.
Key features include:
- Silent Wave Motor
- New retractable design
- 7 aperture blades
- 13 elements in 9 groups
- 1 ED glass element
- Minimum focus to 43 inches
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 50-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II will cost $346.95; Adorama is accepting pre-orders on a first-come, first-served basis now.
Nikon D5500
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The most advanced digital camera announced at CES came from Nikon. The Nikon D5500 APS sensor-based mid-range consumer DSLR is an update from last year’s D5300 model. The biggest upgrade? A touchscreen flip-out LCD monitor, the first to appear in a Nikon DSLR. The camera’s design has been modified oh-so-slightly and the camera takes a higher capacity battery and claims an additional 100 shots per charge. There are a few more in-camera effects, plus built-in Wi-Fi and a 24MP DX-format CMOS sensor; the camera itself is a bit smaller than its predecessor.
Key features:
- 24.2MP APS sensor
- 3.2 Vari-angle touch LCD
- ISO range 100-25,600
- 14.8 ounces, 4.9×3.8×2.8 inches
- Wi-Fi with Snapbridge app, connects to smartphone and tablet
- 39-point AF
- 9 cross-type AF sensors
- 2016-pixel RGB exposure sensor
- Scene recognition system
- 5 FPS burst rate
- 1080/60p video
- 16 customizable scene modes include new Super vivid, Pop, and Photo Illustration effects
The Nikon D5500’s specs are otherwise almost identical to the D5300’s. Look for the Nikon D5500 with the 18-55mm VR II kit lens for $996.95 in February. It will also be available in a variety of kits both with and without lenses, and will be available in black or red bodies for $896.95. Adorama is accepting pre-orders on a first-come, first-served basis now.
