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2015.01.12

Nikon unveils world's smallest 300mm lens, tele kit zoom, D5500

New Nikon D5500 DSLR Helps Creatively Capture the Moments that Matter.

Alongside the Compact and Versatile Nikon D5500, Nikon Announces the Expansion of Legendary NIKKOR Lens Lineup with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Zoom and AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Telephoto Lenses

Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E PP ED VR Lens

Nikon today took the wraps off a pair of lenses, for full-frame and APS-sensor DSLRs, respectively, that offer state-of-the-art vibration reduction technology.

Nikon introduced the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E PP ED VR, a prime lens than Nikon says is the world's smallest and lightest 300mm full-frame prime. It said to be 30% shorter than its predecessor and 1.5 pounds lighter. offers camera shake compensation (VR) that Nikon says is equal to 4.5 stops.

Key features include:

Phase Fresnel optical technology to correct chromatic aberration and reduce overall size and weight
Silent Wave motor for quiet AF
ED glass
Nano Crystal Coat
Electromagnetic aperture control
9 rounded aperture blades
Minimum focus to 55 inches

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Lens

Nikon also announced the a second-generation affordable tele zoom for its DX APS sensor DSLRs, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II tele zoom lens for its APS DX-format sensor DSLRs. Unlike its predecessor, this lens has a retractable lens barrel, making it significantly smaller (16.5mm shorter) and 35 grams lighter than its predecessor. Nikon says its vibration reduction will reduce camera shake by four stops.

D5500 DSRL Camera

The Nikon D5500 APS sensor-based mid-range consumer DSLR is an update from last year's D5300 model. The biggest upgrade? A touchscreen flip-out LCD monitor, the first to appear in a Nikon DSLR. The camera's design has been modified oh-so-slightly and the camera takes a higher capacity battery and claims an additional 100 shots per charge. There are a few more in-camera effects, plus built-in Wi-Fi and a 24MP DX-format CMOS sensor; the camera itself is a bit smaller than its predecessor.

Key features:

24.2MP APS sensor
3.2 Vari-angle touch LCD
ISO range 100-25,600
14.8 ounces, 4.9x3.8x2.8 inches
Wi-Fi with Snapbridge app, connects to smartphone and tablet
39-point AF
9 cross-type AF sensors
2016-pixel RGB exposure sensor
Scene recognition system
5 FPS burst rate
1080/60p video
16 customizable scene modes include new Super vivid, Pop, and Photo Illustration effects

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