Main Features
- Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operation
- Internal Focusing (IF) design allows faster, smoother autofocusing and eliminates changes in lens barrel length, for consistent handling
- Two aspherical elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of lens aberration, even at the widest aperture
- M/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual focusing
- ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element for superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration
- Nano Crystal Coat and high-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating delivers superior color reproduction, while substantially reducing ghosting and flare
- Closest focus distance of approximately 0.185 m (0.6 ft.)
- Rounded nine-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus objects appear more natural
- Accepts 62 mm filter attachments
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| Focal length | | 60 mm |
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| Maximum aperture | | f/2.8 |
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| Lens construction | | 12 elements in 9 groups (with one ED glass lens, two aspherical lenses, one with Nano Crystal Coat) |
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| Picture angle | | 39°40’ (26°30’ with Nikon DX format) |
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| Number of diaphragm blades | | 9 (rounded) |
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| Minimum f/stop | | 32 |
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| Closest focusing distance | | 0.185 m (0.6 ft.) (life-size) |
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| Maximum reproduction ratio | | 1:1 |
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| Macro focusing | | Available |
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| M/A mode | | Available |
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| Weight (approx.): | | 425 g/15.0 oz. |
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| Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange) | | 73 x 89 mm/28.7 x 35.0 in. |
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| External front filter attachment frame | | Does not rotate |
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| External front filter | | 62mm |
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| Circular polarizing filter II | | Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-42 |
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| Supplied accessories | | 62mm snap-on front lens cap LC-62, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-42, Flexible lens pouch CL-1018 |
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| Optional accessories | | 62mm screw-in filters, including circular polarizing filter |
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| Distance scale | | Does have |
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