Very lightweight Magnesium die-cast construction body design (9.7lbs) with tripod mounting foot. Easier to carry and handle under demanding action conditions. Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor provides ultra-high-speed and accurate autofocus along with super-quiet operation. Fast, precise and accurate, this Nikon technology adds significantly to picture taking performance. M/A mode provides instant switching from autofocus to manual focus with virtually no time lag, even during AF servo operation. A quick touch-up on focus without delay or slack response can make the difference between crisp sharpness, or just slightly out. Optical design features three high performance Extra Low (ED) Dispersion optical glass elements to control secondary chromatic aberrations. Produces very sharp and high contrast images throughout the focusing range and at every f/stop.. Legendary ED glass ensures crisply sharp focusing throughout the color spectrum. Closest focusing distance during AF operation is approx. 11.4 feet; provides reproduction ratio of 0.13. Dramatic close-up portraits that reveal details and textures are within this lens close-up range. Specifications
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
Minimum f/stop | 22 |
Closest focusing distance | 3.5m in AF mode (3.4m in MF mode) |
Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/7.7 in AF mode (1/7.5 in MF mode) |
Macro focusing | N/A |
Focus-limit switch: | Available |
M/A mode | Available |
Focus lock button | Available |
Weight (approx.): | 4,440g |
Lens cap | Slip-on |
Lens hood | HK-27 (supplied) |
Lens case | CT-402 (supplied), CL-L2 (optional) |
Tripod collar | Does have (rotatable) |
External front filter attachment frame | N/A |
External front filter | N/A |
Slip-on filter | 52mm |
Built-in/rear filter | N/A |
Circular polarizing filter II | N/A |
TC-20E/20E II | Usable. |
TC-17E I | Usable. |
TC-14E/14E II | Usable. |
AF-3 | N/A |
AF-4 | N/A |
Infrared compensation scale | N/A |
Aperture ring | Does have |
Distance scale | Does have |
Material of bayonet ring | Metal |
Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange) | 159.5×351.5 mm |
Lens construction | 11 elements in 9 groups (3 ED glass elements) |
Picture angle
| 6°10` [4° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)] |
Circular polarizing filter | Only the dedicated Slip-in circular polarizing filter C-PL1L (optional) is usable. |
Supplied accessories
| Slip-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Slip-on Lens Hood HK-27, Trunk Case CT-402, Gelatin filter holder, 52mm screw-in NC filter, Strap LN-1, Monopod collar |
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