Update: this rumor was busted – the lens shown is Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM (no idea why its displayed as AF-S).
A reader submitted those screenshots – I guess this caught everyone by surprise: a new
Nikon lens Nikkor AF-S 50-150mm F/2.8G (maybe even VR). Hallelujah!
The screenshot was taken from the new Capture NX2 software.
The original links are:
http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/parts/image_for_link/140440-8601-2-1.html http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/accessories/2008/06/03/8601.html
Thank you L. from Thailand.