SWM provides super-fast, super-quiet AF operation, ED glass element and hybrid-type aspherical lens element for higher optical performance, M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual focus operation, IF (Internal Focusing) technology for smoother focusing and a better balanced handling, Seven-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus element.
Specifications
| Focal-length scale | 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85mm |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded) |
| Minimum f/stop | 22 |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.38m |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/4.7 |
| 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.) | 415g |
| Lens cap | Snap-on |
| Lens hood | HB-28 (supplied) |
| Lens case | CL-32 (optional) |
| Tripod collar | N/A |
| External front filter attachment fram | Does not rotate |
| External front filter | 67mm |
| Slip-on filter | N/A |
| Built-in/rear filter | N/A |
| Circular polarizing filter | No compatible Nikon circular polarizing filters. |
| Circular polarizing filter II | Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-28 |
| AF-3 | Usable, (0) |
| Infrared compensation scale | N/A |
| Aperture ring | N/A |
| Distance scale | Does have |
| Material of bayonet ring | Metal |
| Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera lens mounting flange) | 73—72.5 mm |
| AF- | Usable. (0): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4). |
| Supplied accessories | 67mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-28 |
