- Enhanced optical
formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and
color, render outstanding image integrity
- Three ED
(Extra-low dispersion) elements control chromatic aberration while
enhancing sharpness and contrast, even at the widest
apertures
- Exclusive Nikon
Nano Crystal Coat and a Meniscus protective glass element combine
to further reduce ghosting and flare for even greater image
clarity
- High-performance
Nikon Super Integrated Coating realizes superior color reproduction
while minimizing ghosting and flare
- Nikon's
exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables fast autofocusing with
exceptional accuracy and powerful, super-quiet
operation
- Rounded
diaphragm opening (9 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear
more natural
- Newly added A/M
mode reduces the possibility of unintentional switching from Auto
to Manual
- Focus Preset
function instantly recalls preset focus points with the push of a
button
- Engineered to
Nikon professional D-SLR standards to effectively resist dust and
moisture
- Magnesium
die-cast for a lightweight body with rugged
construction
- Supplied lens
hood effectively minimizes stray light
- Detachable
monopod collar provided
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Focal length |
500 mm |
| Maximum
aperture |
f/4 |
| Minimum
aperture |
f/22 |
| Lens
construction |
14 elements in 11 groups (with 3 ED glass elements and
one Nano Crystal Coat) and one meniscus protective glass
element |
| Picture
angle |
5° (3°10’ with DX-format
camera) |
| Closest focus
distance |
4.0 m/13.1 ft. (AF), 3.85 m/12.6 ft.
(MF) |
| Maximum reproduction
ratio |
1/6.9 |
| No. of diaphragm
blades |
9 (rounded) |
| Filter/attachment
size |
52 mm |
| Focusing |
Internal Focusing (IF) system; autofocus with a
built-in SWM and manual focus |
Diameter x length
(extension from lens mount) |
Approx. 139.5 x 391 mm/5.5 x 15.4
in. |
| Weight |
Approx. 3,880 g/8.6 lb. |
| Supplied
accessories |
Lens Hood HK-34, Heavy duty case CT-504, Dedicated
filter holder, 52mm screw-in NC filter, Strap LN-1, Monopod
collar |
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