Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens available for pre-order

The just announced Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens is currently available for pre-order at B&H, Amazon and Adorama. Here are the key features & specifications of the new lens:

Compact and lightweight, FX-format compatible telephoto zoom lens covering focal-length range from 70 to 200 mm for superior mobility
Nano Crystal Coat effectively reduces ghost and flare
VR (Vibration Reduction) minimizes camera shake by offering the equivalent of a shutter speed approximately five stops faster (under Nikon’s test conditions)
Silent Wave Motor (SWM) realizes quiet AF operation
Two focus modes are available – A/M (autofocus with manual override, AF priority) and M (manual focus)
Minimum focus distance of 1.0 m/3.3 ft
AF is possible even with 2x teleconverters when attached to f/8-compatible body

Focal length	70-200mm
Maximum aperture	f/4
Minimum aperture	f/32
Lens construction	20 elements in 14 groups (including three ED glass elements and HRI lens element)
Angle of view	34°20′ – 12°20′ (22°50′ – 8° with Nikon DX format)
Minimum focus distance	1.0 m/3.3 ft (from focal plane)
Maximum reproduction ratio	0.274x
No. of diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Filter-attachment size	67mm
Diameter x length (distance from camera lens mount flange)	Approximately 78.0 x 178.5 mm/3.1 x 7.0 in.
Weight	Approximately 850 g/30.0 oz.
Supplied accessories	67 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-60, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1225

Nikon 70-200 f/4 lens design:

Nikon 70-200 f/4 lens MTF chart (wide/tele):