Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II now available for pre-order

Another update: Amazon is now also taking pre-orders.

Update: CalumetJ&R and Abes of Maine are now also taking pre-orders for that lens. Ritz aslo takes pre-orders now (search for 541533931)

Adorama so far is the only major retailer that takes pre-orders for the new Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens. It is still unclear if the new lens has a AF lock buttons on the lens barrel. Here is a comparison between the old and the new model:

Lens construction comparison

and a direct comparison of the MTF chart:

Old Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

New Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

For more pre-order options click here.