Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR lens specifications:

VR effectiveness: five stops in shutter speed (current VR tech is up to four stops effective)

20 elements in 14 group, 3 ED element, Nano Crystal Coat (for comparison, the Nikkor 70-200mm has 21 elements in 16 groups)

Filter size: 67mm

Weighs: 850 grams (for comparison, the Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 weights 1540g)

Expected price in Japan: ¥165,000 (around $2,000, US price will be lower)

Expected release date: November 2012