Fast and constant f/2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range, ED glass elements for high-resolution and high-contrast image even at maximum aperture, Rotating zoom ring for precise zoom operation.
Specifications
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 11 groups (3 ED glass elements) |
| Focal-length scale | 80, 105, 135, 200mm |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Minimum f/stop | 22 |
| Closest focusing distance | 1.8m (1.5m at macro setting) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/7.4 (1/5.9 at macro setting) |
| Zoom control | Manual, via separate zoom ring |
| Macro focusing | Available through the entire zoom range |
| Focus-limit switch | Available |
| M/A mode | N/A |
| Focus lock button | N/A |
| Wight (approx.) | 1,300g |
| Lens cap | Snap-on |
| Lens hood | HB-7 (optional) |
| Lens case | CL-43A (supplied) |
| Tripod collar | Does have (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-7 |
| AF-3 | Usable. (0) |
| Infrared compensation scale | Available |
| Aperture ring | Does have |
| Distance scale | Does have |
| Material of bayonet ring | Metal |
| Picture angle | 30°10` - 12°20` [20° - 8° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)] |
| AF-4 | Usable. (3): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4) |
| Supplied accessories | 77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-43A |
| Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera lens mounting flange) | 87—187 mm |
