Powerful 4.3x telephoto zoom lens, Compact and lightweight, Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements, Nikon Super Integrated Coating for minimized flare and ghost, providing good color balance.
Specifications
| Lens construction | 13 elements in 9 groups |
| Focal-length scale | 70, 100, 135, 200, 300mm |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Minimum f/stop | 32 |
| Closest focusing distance | 1.5m |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/3.9 |
| Zoom control | Manual, via separate zoom ring |
| Macro focusing | N/A |
| Focus-limit switch | N/A |
| M/A mode | N/A |
| Focus lock button | N/A |
| Wight (approx.) | 425g |
| Lens cap | Snap-on |
| Lens hood | HB-26 (supplied) |
| Lens case | CL-S4 (optional) |
| Tripod collar | N/A |
| External front filter attachment frame | Rotatable |
| External front filter | 62mm |
| Slip-on filter | N/A |
| Built-in/rear filter | N/A |
| Circular polarizing filter II | Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-26. Filter frame rotates according to lens™ AF operation |
| AF-3 | Usable. (3) |
| Infrared compensation scale | N/A |
| Supplied accessories | 62mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-26 |
| Aperture ring | N/A |
| Distance scale | Does have |
| Material of bayonet ring | Plastic and metal |
| Picture angle | 34°20` - 8°10` [22°50` - 5°20` with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)] |
| Circular polarizing filter | Usable. Filter frame rotates according to lens AF operation |
| AF-4 | Usable. (5): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4) |
| Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera lens mounting flange) | 74—116.5 mm |
