Hello Nikoneers! Nikon recently(?) announced the release of the new AF
Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED. Is anyone familiar with this lens? I
mean, is it sharp enough? And does anyone know how much it currently costs?
Its announcement in a certain website is as follows:
"Nikon announces the long-awaited AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED
high-power zoom lens.
"This telephoto zoom lens features a zoom ratio of 4.3x in a
compact body, covering the medium telephoto (70mm) to telephoto (300mm) range.
"It employs an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element to
compensate for chromatic aberration which is often found in telephoto
lenses, and achieves superior lens performance - all at a very affordable
price, much less than you might expect.
"In addition, this new lens is a D-type Nikkor - meaning that it
provides distance information to most current Nikon AF SLR cameras for the
highest quality advanced exposure and flash control.
"Major Features
Compact and lightweight 4.3x AF telephoto zoom lens
ED glass used for correction of chromatic aberration
1.5m (5 ft.) closest focusing distance
Very affordable price
Rotating-type zoom ring
D-type AF Nikkor lens: it transmits distance information to
Nikon AF
"Dimensions:
Approx. 74mm dia x 116mm extension from flange; approx.
125mm long (overall) (12.5 cm or 4.9 in.)
"Weight:
Approx. 515g"
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
