Today’s big news in the gear department is the announcement of some new gear: the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR lens, and the AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E II. All-in-all, Nikon shooters have some new, long, fast glass and a teleconverter to double their reach.
AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR Lens
This super-telephoto prime lens has a fast f/2.8 aperture to let in lots of light and isolate subjects against an out-of-focus background, and Vibration Reduction to help minimize blur resulting from camera shake.
- The VR system boasts an extra 4 stops of shutter speed, making sharp photos attainable at very slow shutter speeds. Where you may have shot at 1/300, Vibration Reduction lets you get down around 1/20.
- The lens is built to last with a tough, moisture and dust resistant body.
- It’ll autofocus as close as 7½ feet.
- $5,900 price tag.
AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III
Putting this piece between your rear element and lens mount doubles the reach of your lens. The aforementioned 300mm lens? You get 600mm of reach by adding the TC-20E III.
- Includes a special aspherical lens element which is intended to help maintain the lens’ image quality.
- Works with FX and DX camera bodies; check the Nikon site for a table of lens compatibility.
- Costs your lens 2 stops.
- $500 price tag.
You can find more information and technical specifications for these products on Nikon’s website: