Nikon Canada Announces New 18-200mm AF-S DX Lens

Mississauga, ON, November 1, 2005 – Nikon Canada Inc. today announced the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED — a compact, lightweight 11.1x zoom lens that is ideal for everyday photography. Advanced features include Nikon ED glass (Extra-low Dispersion), SWM (Silent Wave Motor) and enhanced VR (Vibration Reduction). The new Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm delivers optical performance that is specially designed and optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs.

The new Nikkor lens offers a remarkable 18-200mm focal length range, conveniently covering everything from wide landscapes to tight portrait shots (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format), and advanced Nikon engineering has given rise to a compact lightweight design that offers excellent handling characteristics.

The highlight of this versatile powerful zoom lens is the benefit of improved Vibration Reduction (VR II), an innovation that makes it possible to take substantially sharper handheld pictures at slower shutter speeds. This provides the distinct advantage of being able to shoot more effectively in a much broader variety of challenging lighting conditions. With the new VR II advantage, users can take pictures at shutter speeds as many as 4 stops slower* than they ordinarily could shoot without camera shake with a non-VR lens. Nikon’s VR technology further enhances picture taking potential with a choice of two modes to match more shooting conditions. VR Normal Mode primarily compensates for camera shake, and includes automatic panning detection, as well as automatic tripod detection. VR Active Mode effectively compensates for vibration in situations where it is more pronounced and more frequent, such as when shooting from a moving vehicle.

Additional proven Nikon features and technologies offered in the AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED include the compact SWM, which combines fast and precise autofocusing with super-quiet operation, two ED glass elements and three aspherical lens elements that provide for higher resolution and high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion.

Note:

This lens is designed exclusively for use with Nikon digital SLR cameras and is not compatible with 35mm [135] or IX240 format film cameras.

Accessories

They include 72mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap (LC-72), Rear Lens Cap (LF-1), Bayonet Hood (HB-35), Flexible Lens Pouch (CL-1018).

Exclusive Canadian Warranty

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

Pricing and Availability

The new AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED lens will be launched worldwide in December 2005, with an MSRP of approximately $950.

About Nikon

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 lenses, 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.