Nikon makes one of its best lenses better by adding image stabilization

Three new lenses have been revealed this morning by the folks at NIKKOR, including an evolution of a classic NIKKOR lens with the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR.

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens offers an incredible, super telephoto zoom range with a constant f/5.6 maximum aperture.

This super-telephoto zoom lens brings distant subjects closer and makes them stand out from backgrounds with the shallow depth of field and large bokeh (pleasing blur characteristics) common to this type of lens. A first for NIKKOR lenses, a new Aspherical Extra-Low Dispersion (ASP/ED) element is paired with traditional aspherical, ED and High-Refractive Index (HRI) elements for a thrilling new level of optical precision.

The AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR is an approximately 2.9x standard zoom lens that supports the 24-70 mm*1 range of focal lengths with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. Adoption of ED glass elements achieves superior optical performance with which chromatic aberration is suppressed.

Nikon’s AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens implements an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism for reliable and consistent aperture control as well as Vibration Reduction image stabilization good for 4 stops of compensation.

With the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G ED, users will be bumping up the capabilities of their Nikon high-resolution DSLRs.

The new lens construction enhances durability and image quality, while retaining the overall balance and handling that made this a favorite of photographers in the first place. The AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR will be available in mid-September for the SRP $1399.95.