| MAIN
FEATURES |
- 4.3x, 70-300mm
telephoto zoom (picture angle, when used with Nikon DX format
digital SLRs is equivalent to a 105-450mm on a 35mm format SLR)
- The VRII
minimizes camera shake by offering the equivalent of a shutter
speed 4 stops faster. Normal and Active modes are
available
- Two ED glass
elements
- The SWM enables
fast and quiet autofocusing, and smooth switching between autofocus
and manual operation
- Two focus modes
are available — M/A and M
- The IF design
provides a constant lens length and eliminates rotation of the
front lens element, facilitating the use of circular polarizing
filters
- Nine-blade
rounded diaphragm opening
|
| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Lens
construction |
17 elements in 12 groups (two ED glass
elements) |
| Picture
angle |
34°20’ - 8°10’
[22°50’ - 5°20’ with Nikon digital cameras
(Nikon DX format)] |
| Focal-length
scale |
70, 100, 135, 200, 300mm |
| Number of diaphragm
blades |
9 (rounded) |
| Minimum f
stop |
32-40 |
| Closest focusing
distance |
1.5m (4.9 ft.) (through the entire zoom
range) |
| Maximum reproduction
ratio |
1/4 |
| Zoom control |
Manual, via separate zoom ring |
| M/A mode |
Available |
| Weight
(approx.): |
745g |
| Dimensions (approx.) (from the
camera’s lens mounting flange) |
80 x 143.5mm |
| Lens cap |
Snap-on |
| Lens hood |
HB-36 |
| Lens case |
CL-1022 |
| External front filter attachment
frame |
Does not rotate |
| Circular polarizing filter
II |
Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood
HB-36 |
| Infrared compensation
scale |
Available |
| Supplied
accessories |
67mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-67), Rear lens cap
(LF-1), Bayonet hood (HB-36), Flexible lens pouch
(CL-1022) |
| Optional
accessories |
67mm screw-in filters |
| Distance
scale |
Does have |
Note:
VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65,
D2-series, D1-series, D200, D100, D80, D70-series, D50 and
D40-series. |
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