Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Announced, Price, Specs, Release Date

Nikon 1 Nikkor 70-300mm vr lens

Along with Nikon 1 V3, Nikon also announced the new 1 Nikkor VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens. The 1 Nikkor VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is designed for sports and wildlife shooting, and features optical image stabilisation to counteract camera shake.

Price:

The price for Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is $999.95.

Specs:
Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Nikon 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD-Zoom
Principal specifications
Lens type Zoom lens
Max Format size CX format
Focal length 70–300 mm 10–30 mm
Image stabilisation Yes
Lens mount Nikon 1
Aperture
Maximum aperture F4.5 – F5.6 F3.5 – F5.6
Minimum aperture F16.0
Number of diaphragm blades 7
Aperture notes Rounded diaphragm
Optics
Elements 16 9
Groups 10 7
Special elements / coatings ED glass elements 1 ED glass element, 4 aspherical elements
Focus
Minimum focus 1.00 m (39.37″) 0.20 m (7.87″)
Autofocus Yes
Motor type Stepper motor
Full time manual Unknown
Focus method Internal
Physical
Weight 560 g (1.23 lb) 85 g (0.19 lb)
Diameter 73 mm (2.87″) 58 mm (2.28″)
Length 108 mm (4.25″) 28 mm (1.1″)
Zoom method Rotary (extending)
Power zoom Yes
Zoom lock Yes
Filter thread 62 mm
Release Date:

This new lens will starts shipping in April, 2014.