Product Details
Compact, lightweight telephoto zoom lens with Vibration Reduction
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
Specification
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
Slip-on filter
N/A
Built-in/rear filter
N/A
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, D2-series, D1-series, D200, D100, D80, D70-series, D50 and D40-series
