Nikon News: 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR and TC-14E III Teleconverter annonuced

Nikon have recently announced a new fast telephoto lens, alongside an upgraded teleconverter.

AF-S NIKKOR 400mm F/2.8E FL ED VR

AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

 Key Features:

• A super-telephoto fixed focal length (prime) lens with a focal length of 400mm*¹ and a maximum aperture of f/2.8 compatible with Nikon FX-format digital SLR cameras
• Superior optical performance from a new optical design with which fluorite lens elements (2), ED lens elements (2), and Nano Crystal Coat have been adopted
• A lighter weight from the adoption of fluorite lens elements and components made of a magnesium alloy
• Adoption of a tripod collar ring utilizing bearings
• Equipped with an electro-magnetic aperture mechanism for more stable auto-exposure with high-speed continuous shooting
• Equipped with a vibration reduction (VR) function for camera shake compensation equivalent to a 4.0-stop*² increase in shutter speed
• Adoption of SPORT VR mode
• Adoption of meniscus protective glass with a fluorine coat, produced using a process exclusive to Nikon for greater durability and superior resistance to water and oils, for the extreme front lens element

*1When used with a Nikon DX-format digital SLR camera, the effective angle of view is equivalent to that of a lens with a 600mm focal length in 35mm [135] format. 
*2NORMAL mode; measured in accordance with CIPA standards.

AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-14E III

AF-S Teleconverter TC-14E III

• A 1.4x teleconverter capable of rendering performance close to that of the master lens with shooting at maximum aperture
• Adoption of a fluorine coat, produced with a process exclusive to Nikon, for the extreme front and rear lens surfaces