Designed with the professionals in mind, expand shooting possibilities and cover a vast range of scenarios in astounding quality with the AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR’s powerful performance
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates-Wednesday 8 January 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]
For more information on the new AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR, and other Nikon products, please visit http://nikon-mea.com.
[1] When attached to a DX-format camera, the angle of view is equivalent to that of a 180-450 mm lens in 35mm format.
A
fast and lightweight telephoto zoom lens that realises new shooting
possibilities with superb operability and reliability, the new AF-S
NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR, is unveiled today by Nikon Middle
East FZE. Even as a zoom lens, it achieves the high-resolution
equivalent of a prime 300mm lens, delivering superior optical
performance and quality.
Capture the
action alongside the raw emotions of the athletes and the game even at a
distance, from a close-up of a gymnast’s floor routine to a wider shot
of volleyball players running down the court. With its focal-length
coverage from 120 to 300 mm[1],
zoom in and out for a flexible capture of a wide variety of scenes with
a single lens from closeup shots to wide shots with an instant switch
of the angle of view instead of changing lenses.
“The AF-S
NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR is the ultimate lens for sports and
event photography. In the midst of an action, you don’t want to miss the
perfect shot. The lens’s maximum aperture of f/2.8 across the
entire zoom range allows for the usage of higher shutter speeds so that
you will be able to capture sharp images with minimal camera shake even
in dimmed condition. Beautiful bokeh is also achievable across the
entire zoom range with its bright maximum aperture. Some wildlife and
bird photographers may also find these features very useful when
photographing them in their natural habitat,” from Narendra Menon,
Managing Director, Nikon Middle East FZE.
The lens is
employed with the newly developed Short-wavelength Refractive (SR) lens
element, a Nikon original high- and specialized-dispersion glass to
achieve depiction with effectively suppressed colour bleeding and
minimal chromatic aberration. To reliably support sports and
wildlife photography, the lens also features a powerful vibration
reduction (VR) function and superb autofocus (AF) performance equivalent
to that of prime telephoto lenses. When VR [SPORT] mode is employed, it
enables easy tracking of quickly and erratically moving subjects,
making it ideal particularly for shooting sports scenes.
Experience
superior agility and operability with this carefully designed lens that
is built for professionals. Its intuitive controls such as the smooth
rotation of the zoom ring, memory set button, focus function button, and
its common operability with Nikon’s latest telephoto lenses, allows one
to operate the lens with ease so that you are ready to photograph the
fleeting moments.
AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR Primary Features
Get in on the
action no matter where you are. Weighing at approximately 3250g, the
lens also features the application of the fluorine coat that effectively
repels dust or dirt for easy removal even if it adheres to the lens
surface. For a stress-free shooting experience over extended periods in
various unpredictable environments, this telephoto lens is designed with
anti-dust, anti-drip and anti-fouling capabilities.
The AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR provides:
- A high reproduction ratio across the zoom range with a constant minimum focus of 2 meters and a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.16x.
- Sharp and clear images with reduced ghost and flare with the use of ARNEO Coat and Nano Crystal Coat that realises ultra-low reflectance across the entire visible light range.
- Noteworthy chromatic aberration compensation for sharp and stunning outputs thanks to the Nikon’s original SR lens technology. Highly precise chromatic aberration compensation is realised by controlling the short-wavelength light that is usually difficult to compensate. This allows lights of various specific wavelengths to be effectively collected and thus, suppresses any colour bleeding. With the SR lens element, the AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR also attains a flexible optical design that enables the lens build to be more compact and lighter without compromising image quality.
- Smooth and continuous shots with its VR function that delivers reliable and steady images with an effect equivalent to a shutter speed of 4.0 stops[2].
- Great AF performance even for unpredictable action movements as a more accurate subject tracking based on AF detection results and improved tracking performance of moving objects are realised with an enhanced AF servo drive control and a higher-speed inversion of the AF drive.
For more information on the new AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR, and other Nikon products, please visit http://nikon-mea.com.
About the NIKKOR brand
NIKKOR is
Nikon's brand of photographic lenses. The NIKKOR name arose from adding
"r", a common practice in the naming of photographic lenses at the time
the name was established, to "Nikko", the Romanized abbreviation for
Nippon Kogaku K.K., the original name used when the company was
established. In November 2018, Nikon announced its milestone achievement
of 110 million in total production of NIKKOR lenses for Nikon
interchangeable lens cameras.
About My NIKKOR
Every
photographer has a story to tell. Enter a world shaped by the creative
vision and expression of Nikon photographers. Visit MY NIKKOR
(mynikkor.com) to be inspired by their passion and adventures and let
NIKKOR connect you with the culture of photography.
About Nikon
Nikon is the
world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging
technology and is globally recognised for setting new standards in
product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and
professional photographic equipment. Nikon Middle East FZE distributes
consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics,
Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX compact digital
cameras; Nikon sports optics as well as the latest mirrorless cameras in
over 50 countries. For more information, visit http://nikon-mea.com. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NikonMEA and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/NikonMEA.
[2]
Based on CIPA Standard; in NORMAL mode; this value is achieved when
attached to a digital SLR camera equipped with 35mm film size image
sensor. Measured at maximum telephoto position.
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