AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR:

Price: $1259.95
Available in late February 2010
Ultra wide-angle zoom lens that covers focal lengths from 16mm to 35mm
Vibration Reduction (VR II) enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to four stops* slower than would otherwise be possible
*As determined in Nikon performance tests.
The adoption of Nano Crystal Coat effectively reduces ghost and flare
An ultra wide-angle zoom lens that, while offering a wide angle view of 107°, is compatible with 77mm screw-on filters
Fixed maximum aperture of f/4
ED glass and aspherical lens elements are utilized for a new optical design that achieves high resolution
Quiet focusing with built-in Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Two focus modes selectable – M/A and M
Focal length 16-35mm
Maximum aperture f/4
Minimum aperture f/22
Lens construction 17 elements in 12 groups (with two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements, and Nano Crystal Coat)
Angle of view 107° – 60° (83° – 44° with Nikon DX format)
Closest focusing distance 0.29 m (1.0 ft.) at a focal length of 16mm or 35mm, 0.28 m (0.9 ft.) at a focal length between 20mm and 28mm
Maximum reproduction ratio 0.25x
No. of diaphragm blades 9 (rounded)
Filter/attachment size 77mm
Diameter x length
(extension from the camera’s lens-mount flange) Approximately 82.5 x 125 mm
Weight Approximately 680 g/24.0 oz.
Supplied accessories 77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-23, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-11
Meer info via Nikon.com: http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imagi ... /index.htm
Product brochure: http://www.nikonusa.com/Assets/Camera-L ... _Sheet.pdf