A 5-Minute Intro to Nikon’s Lens Features and Technology
Wondering what all those abbreviations mean in the names of Nikon lenses? My Nikon Life made this 5-minute video that shows you what all of the different elements of Nikkor lenses do and explains how they how they work.
Fluorite lens: Allows for a lightweight lens with better capabilities for chromatic aberration correction.
Aspheric ED glass: Corrects for chromatic and other lens aberrations. This is a glass element that combines both the ED lens and aspherical glass into a single lens.
Phase Fresnel lens: With superior chromatic aberration reduction, this lens technology also caters for lenses that are smaller in size.
Nano Crystal Coating: Reduces ghosting and sun flares to allow for clearer images.
Fluorine coating: A highly durable coating which works to repel dirt from the lens.
Vibration reduction: Extremely useful technology that compensates for camera shake, allowing longer exposures without added blur.
Silent wave motor: Silent and fast autofocus.
Electromagnetic diaphragm: Aperture control at a fast speed with high accuracy.
Lens barel mechanism: The barrel controls complicated movements.
Dust and drip resistant performance: Weather sealing to prevent dust and water from entering the lens.