Specifications

NIKON
AF NIKKOR LENSES
When it comes to choosing photographic equipment, perhaps the most
important decision a photographer faces is which lens system to use. For
the majority of professional photographers, that choice is simple: Nikkor.
The reasons for this are many, not the least of which is Nikon’s total com-
mitment to controlling every aspect of lens manufacturing. This no-com-
promise attitude toward manufacturing extends performance. For each
Nikkor lens is designed to function seamlessly with Nikon SLRs. This is
exemplified most clearly in the legendary Nikon F mount. Even the most
advanced Nikkor lenses incorporate this standard for its consistency and reliability. This design also ensures that when Nikon
introduces new cameras with revolutionary features such as 3D Color Matrix Metering and Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-
Flash, you’ll always have an array of lenses available to handle these advances.
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AF D-type Nikkor Lenses
AF Nikkor D-type lenses are special because they relay subject-to-cam-
era distance information to AF Nikon camera bodies that use the infor-
mation. This makes possible new technologies like Nikon’s 3D Color
Matrix Metering and 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill-Flash.
Aspherical Lens Elements
Nikon introduced the first photographic lens with aspherical lens ele-
ments in 1968. Aspherical lenses minimize the problem of coma and
other types of lens distortion—even when used at the widest aperture.
They are particularly useful in correcting the distortion in wide-angle
lenses. In addition, use of aspherical lenses contributes to a lighter and
smaller and lens design.
ED Glass
Nikon developed ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass to make telephoto
lenses that offer superior sharpness and color correction by minimizing
chromatic aberration. (Chromatic aberration is a type of image and
color distortion that occurs when light rays of varying wavelengths pass
through optical glass). ED lenses deliver stunning sharpness and con-
trast even at their largest maximum apertures.
Nikon Integrated Coating (NIC)
To enhance the performance of lens elements, Nikon employs sophisti-
cated multi-layer coating to help reduce ghost and flare to negligible
levels. Nikon Integrated Coating (NIC) minimizes reflections over a
wide wavelength range, and enhances color balancing. It is carefully
integrated into the design of each Nikkor lens type, with the coatings
calculated to match the lens type and glass.
Close-Range Correction System
Providing superior picture quality at close focusing distances and
increasing the close focus range, the Close-Range Correction (CRC)
system is one of Nikon’s most important focusing innovations. With
CRC, the lens elements are configured in “floating element” design
wherein each lens group moves independently to achieve focusing. This
ensures superior lens performance even when shooting very close.
Internal Focusing
Imagine being able to focus a lens without it changing in size. Nikon’s
IF technology enables just that. All internal optical movement is limited
to the interior of the non-extending lens barrel. This allows for a more
compact, lightweight construction as well a closer focusing distance.
Rear Focusing (RF)
With Nikon’s Rear Focusing (RF) system, all the lens elements are
divided into specific groups, with only the rear lens group moving
to conduct focusing. As with IF, this technique makes autofocusing
operation smoother and faster.
AF-S Technology
AF-S lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM) which converts
“traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This
enables high-speed autofocusing that’s extremely accurate and quiet.
M/A Mode
AF-S lenses also feature Nikon’s exclusive M/A mode, that allows
switching from autofocus to manual operation with virtually no time
lag – even during AF servo operation.
Vibration Reduction System
Stability is critical for telephoto and close-up photography. Nikon
Vibration Reduction (VR) technology automatically compensates for
camera shake to ensure sharp pictures at slower shutter speeds. If you
can steadily hand-hold at 1/125 second, VR will enable you to shoot at
about 1/15 second. The system even automatically detects and compen-
sates for panning when the camera is following a moving subject.
AF DC-Nikkor Lenses
A set of unique lenses for unique portraits, exclusive AF DC (Defocus-
image Control) technology allows photographers to control the degree
of spherical aberration in the foreground or background by rotating
the lens’ DC ring. This will create a rounded out-of-focus blur that is
ideal for portrait photography.