Nikon Announces AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

Mississauga, ON, February 21, 2006 – Nikon Canada Inc. today announced the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, the world’s first macro lens equipped with Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Vibration Reduction (VR) systems. It offers a host of Nikon’s advanced optical features and technologies such as Nano Crystal Coat, Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass and Internal Focusing (IF).

This lens has been developed to meet user demand for a 105mm macro lens equipped with SWM, IF and VR system. The SWM ensures fast and quiet autofocusing and quick switching between autofocus and manual operation. The IF system also offers a non-rotating front lens element that facilitates the use of circular polarizing filters.

With the enhanced VR system (VRII), photographers can capture sharp images at shutter speeds approximately 4 stops* slower [at near infinity to 3m (1/30x reproduction ratio)] than would otherwise be possible. This feature eliminates the negative effects of camera shake in close-up photography. The incorporation of Nikon VR technology in a Micro-Nikkor lens expands versatility by providing the sharpness benefits of VR and improving hand-held close-up photography. The VRII also offers stable viewfinder image for easy frame composition even at high magnification shooting.

In addition, the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED also features proven Nikon optical technologies such as the Nano Crystal Coat, which drastically reduces flare, and one ED glass element which minimizes chromatic aberration to provide higher resolution and high-contrast images.

The AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED is engineered for use with both Nikon DX format digital and 35mm film SLR cameras and ensures high-performance for novice and professional photographers alike.

Exclusive Canadian Warranty

Nikon Canada offers an exclusive 5-year warranty for all Nikkor Interchangeable Lenses (including Nikkor, AF Nikkor and DX Nikkor lenses) purchased from a Nikon Canada Authorized Dealer. Consumers can feel comfort knowing their investment in protected by Nikon Canada’s 5-Year Warranty with in-Canada service.

Pricing and Availability

Nikon Corporation will launch the AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED worldwide in April 2006. Pricing to be announced at a later date.

About Nikon

Coolpix ~ Simply, Better Pictures. Nikon Canada Inc. headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, is a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, a world leader in imaging products, precision equipment and instrument technology. Nikon Canada offers an extensive array of digital, SLR and compact cameras as well as film scanners, binoculars and microscopes for the consumer, business and photography markets. All Nikon Canada products are sold through a network of Nikon Canada Authorized Dealers. For more information on Nikon Canada and its products and services or to find a Nikon Authorized Dealer, visit www.nikon.ca.