Upgraded standard zoom lens for FX-format D-SLRs offers a constant maximum aperture to maintain exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range.
Compact and versatile 5X standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture
Perfect for landscapes, portraits, weddings and distant subjects offering a constant maximum aperture to maintain exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range and VR II Image Stabilization.
Perfect for landscapes, portraits, weddings and distant subjects offering a constant maximum aperture to maintain exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range and VR II Image Stabilization.
Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture setting.
Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture setting.
M/A Focus Mode Switch
Enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation.
Enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.
Extended range on Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras
Angle of view is equivalent to a focal length of 36-180mm in FX/35mm format.
Angle of view is equivalent to a focal length of 36-180mm in FX/35mm format.
Nano Crystal Coat
Further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.
Further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.
3 Aspherical Lens Elements
Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture.
Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture.
Internal Focus (IF)
Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.
Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Specification:
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Specification:
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Focal Length Range
24-120mm
Maximum Aperture
f/4
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
61°
Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
13°20`
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
84°
Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)
20°30`
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.24x
Lens (Elements)
17
Lens (Groups)
13
Compatible Format(s)
FX
DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
35mm Film
DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
35mm Film
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
9
Distance Information
Yes
Nano Crystal Coat
Yes
ED Glass (Elements)
2
Super Integrated Coating
Yes
Autofocus
Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
Yes
Internal Focusing
Yes
Minimum Focus Distance
1.5ft.(0.45m)
Filter Size
77mm
Accepts Filter Type
Screw-on
Dimensions
(Approx.)3.3x4.1 in. (Diameter x Length)
84x103mm (Diameter x Length)
84x103mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
(Approx.)23.6 oz. (670g)
Lens Case
CL-1218
Lens Hood
HB-53
Supplied Accessories
- HB-53 Bayonet Lens Hood
- LC-77 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
- LF-1 Rear Lens Cap
- CL-1218 Soft Lens Case
