Nikon’s New 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII

One of my favourite lens, the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 has received a make over today with the announcement of the NEW Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII. Also announced are Nikon D3000, D300s and Nikon 18-200mm which are less important to me :P

NEW Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII Released 2009 Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) 21 elements/16 groups (7 ED glass elements, and 1 Nano Crystal Coat) Picture Angle with 35mm (135) format 34°20’ - 12°20’ Picture Angle with Nikon DX Format 22°50’ - 8° Minimum f/stop 22 Closest focusing distance 1.4 m (throughout entire zoom range) Maximum reproduction ratio 0.12x Filter Attachment Size 77mm Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange) 87 x 209 mm Weight (approx.) 1,530g

Original Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR Released 2003 Lens Construction (Elements/Groups) 21/15 (5 ED glass elements) Picture Angle with 35mm (135) format 34(deg)20'-12(deg)20' Picture Angle with Nikon DX Format 22(deg)50'-8(deg) Minimum f/stop 22 Closest focusing distance 1.5m/5 ft. Maximum reproduction ratio 1/6.1 Filter Attachment Size 77mm Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange) 87 x 215mm Weight (approx.) 1,470g

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