Compact, lightweight telephoto zoom lens with Vibration Reduction
Main Features
* VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster*
* Vibration Reduction for the viewfinder is cancelable to conserve battery power
* Panning is automatically detected
* Three ED glass elements ensure superior optical performance
* Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
*As determined by Nikon performance tests.
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Specifications
Lens construction -17 elements in 11 groups (3 ED glass elements)
Picture angle – 30°10′ – 6°10′ [20° - 4° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]
Focal-length scale – 80, 105, 135, 200, 300, 400mm
Number of diaphragm blades – 9 (rounded)
Minimum f/stop – 32
Closest focusing distance – 2.3m
Maximum reproduction ratio – 1/4.8
Zoom control – Manual, via separate zoom ring
Macro focusing – N/A
Focus-limit switch: Available
M/A mode – N/A
Focus lock button – N/A
Weight (approx.): 1,360g (1,210g without tripod mounting foot)
Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange) – 91×171 mm
Lens cap – Snap-on
Lens hood – HB-24 (supplied)
Lens case – CL-M1 (supplied)
Tripod collar – Does have (detachable and rotatable)
External front filter attachment frame – Does not rotate
External front filter – 77mm
Circular polarizing filter – Usable.
Circular polarizing filter II – Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-24.
AF-3 – Usable. (2)
AF-4 – Usable. (3): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4).
Infrared compensation scale – Does have (only for 80mm)
Supplied accessories: 77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-24, Soft Pouch CL-M1
Aperture ring – Does have
Distance scale – Does have
Material of bayonet ring – Metal
Note:
VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D3, D700, D2-series, D1-series, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50 and D40-series.
