Product Description

VR means Vibration Reduction (for select SLR cameras) / Silent ultra-high speed autofocusing / Accepts 52mm Filter Accessories M/A mode enables instant switching from autofocus to manual with virtually no lag time even during AF servo operation Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing. Electronic Focus Preset Operation Rounded diaphragm blades (9 blades) for natural blur High Performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction and minimizes ghost and flare New G design enables aperture selection from select 35mm AF SLR and DSLR camera bodies and incorporates distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes Fully compatible with D1X, D2H, D100, D70, F5, F100, N80, N75 Fully compatible with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-20E II and New TC-17E II Teleconverters Focuses as close as 6.2 feet Dimensions (diameter x length) - 4.9 x 8.0 inch / Weighs 6.4 pounds Accepts 52mm Filters and accessories

Product Details

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 2150
• Dimensions: 6.39 pounds

Features

• Included accessories - Attachment-type filter holder (with 52mm NC); Front cap (new); Strap (LN-1); Hood (HK-31); Semi soft case (CL-L1)
• Fast f/2.0 capability which effectively allows subjects to be given more emphasis by throwing background elements out of focus
• Exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation
• VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops faster. In addition, active vibration mode selection possible for use in active situations such as a moving boat, car or plane (on/off)
• New Super ED glass excels at eliminating secondary spectrum and correcting chromatic aberration and offers low refractive index and lower dispersion. Also Super ED Glass more resilient to rapid temperature changes

From the Manufacturer

The Nikon 200mm f2G ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor super-telephoto lens offers professional photographers the latest innovations in lens technology and optical design. The lens offers unprecedented image quality, responsiveness, and versatility along with new features such as Nikon's VR II Vibration Reduction technology and Nikon's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat. This lens is designed for use with Nikon's FX and DX format digital SLR cameras.

This new super-telephoto lens is equipped with Nikon's VR II Vibration Reduction system that minimizes image blur caused by camera shake and offers up to four stops of compensation for clean, crisp images. When using Nikon's VR function, photographers can view a stabilized image through the viewfinder and therefore are able to compose their pictures naturally and with greater accuracy. A Tripod mode in the camera reduces vibration that may occur at shutter release when shooting with a super-telephoto lens attached to a tripod.

The new optical design features three ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that minimize chromatic aberration, producing consistently high-quality images. Nikon's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat--an extra-low refractive index coating--virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths and is particularly effective in reducing ghosting and flare. A meniscus protective glass element also minimizes the ghosting that occurs when light reflected from a digital camera's image sensor is in turn reflected off an ordinary flat protective glass element.

The lens also features ergonomically arranged controls that enable easy access and comfortable operation. The Focus Preset function instantly recalls a focal point preset with a simple push of a button while the Focus Limiter switch restricts AF-servo movement to a controlled shooting distance range. The lens also features an AF-L switch that makes it possible to lock focus from the lens, and AF-ON engages autofocus from the lens.

By employing magnesium die-cast in construction of the lens barrel, Nikon has achieved considerable weight reduction advantages without sacrificing rugged field-proven construction that's resistant to both dust and moisture.

• Fast f2.0 capability which effectively allows subjects to be given more emphasis by throwing background elements out of focus.
• Exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation.
• VR (Vibration Reduction) operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed three stops faster. In addition, active vibration mode selection possible for use in active situations such as a moving boat, car, or plane. VR automatically detects panning, and it has an available on/off mode.
• New Super ED glass excels at eliminating secondary spectrum and correcting chromatic aberration and offers low refractive index and lower dispersion. Also Super ED Glass is more resilient to rapid temperature changes.
• M/A mode enables instant switching from autofocus to manual with virtually no lag time even during AF servo operation.
• Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing.
• Electronic Focus Preset operation.
• Rounded diaphragm blades (9 blades) for natural blur.
• High Performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction and minimizes ghost and flare.
• New G design enables aperture selection from select 35mm AF SLR and DSLR camera bodies and incorporates distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes.
• Fully compatible with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II, and TC-20E II teleconverters.
• Focuses as close as 6.2 feet.
• Detachable hood (HK-31) and rotating tripod collar.

Customer Reviews

Best of the best
I purchased this lens in order to take advantage of the 2.0 f-stop in horribly lit hs gymnasiums. This lens paired with my D2Hs is outstanding. It has to be the best volleyball lens in existence.

The only drawback is that it weighs a TON (better start doing your push-ups!). But, when you see the shots it produces, the weight is no longer a problem. I used a 70-200VR prior to this purchase, and it is/was a great lens, but it isn't even in the 200's class.

If you shoot basketball or volleyball this is a great lens. . . if you can afford it. If you can't, . . well, you only need one kidney.