Fast, ultra-wideangle zoom lens with Silent Wave Motor, Features two types of aspherical lens (two molded-glass lenses and one hybrid) and two ED glass elements for higher optical performance, 0.28m closest focusing throughout zoom range, M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual focus operation, Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements.
Specifications
Focal-length scale | 17, 20, 24, 28, 35mm |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
Minimum f/stop | 22 |
Closest focusing distance | 0.28m (through the entire focal range) |
Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/4.6 |
Zoom control | Manual, via separate zoom ring |
Macro focusing | N/A |
Focus-limit switch | N/A |
M/A mode | Available |
Focus lock button | N/A |
Wight (approx.) | 745g |
Lens cap | Snap-on |
Lens hood | HB-23 (supplied) |
Lens case | CL-76 (supplied) |
Tripod collar | N/A |
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, but vignetting may occur at wide or macro setting |
Circular polarizing filter II | Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-23 |
TC-201S | Usable, but autofocusing is not possible |
TC-301S | N/A |
TC-14AS | Usable, but autofocusing is not possible |
TC-14BS | N/A |
TC-20E/20E II | N/A |
TC-17E II | N/A |
Infrared compensation scale | N/A |
TC-14E/14E II | N/A |
Aperture ring | Does have |
Distance scale | Does have |
Material of bayonet ring | Metal |
Supplied accessories | 77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-23, Hard Case CL-76 |
Lens construction | 13 elements in 10 groups (2 ED glass elements and 3 aspherical lenses; two molded-glass and one hybrid) |
Picture angle | 104° - 62° [79° - 44° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)] |
AF-3 | Usable, but vignetting may occur at 8 (infinity), or macro at wideangle setting. (0) |
AF-4 | Usable. (0): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4). |
Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera lens mounting flange) | 82.5—106 mm |