Nikon has announced the AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens and TC-20E III teleconverter.  The new AF-S 300mm lens features Nikon’s VR II image stabilization and Tripod Detection Mode, which detects and compensates for tripod-specific vibrations.  The new lens also features three Extra-low Dispersion glass elements for superior image quality and Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor.  The TC-20E III teleconverter is a 2x focal length converter and uses an aspherical element to reduce aberrations.

The AF-S 300mm f/2.8 lens will be available in January 2010 at an initial retail price of $5899.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The TC-20E III will be available in January 2010 at an initial retail price of $499.95.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]