- ED (Extra-low
dispersion) glass elements minimize chromatic aberration to deliver
stunning sharpness and contrast
- Aspherical
lenses including large-diameter PGM element eliminate various types
of lens aberration even at the widest aperture
- Nano Crystal
Coat virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections,
effectively reducing ghosting and flare
- High-performance
Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction,
while minimizing ghosting and flare
- IF (Internal
Focusing) enables focusing without changing the length of lens
barrel
- Nikon’s
exclusive Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet autofocus
operation
- Rounded
diaphragm opening (9 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear
more natural
- 0.38 m/1.2 ft.
closest focusing distance with focal length 35-50
mm
- Filter
attachment size of 77 mm
- M/A mode enables
instant switching from autofocus to manual focus, even during AF
servo operation, with virtually no time lag
- Dedicated
flower-shaped lens hood effectively minimizes stray
light
- Lens barrel is
built for comfortable holding while featuring a rugged design; zoom
and focusing rings provide smooth operation
- Engineered to
Nikon professional D-SLR standards to effectively resist dust and
moisture
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Focal length |
24-70 mm |
| Maximum aperture |
f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture |
f/22 |
| Lens construction |
15 elements in 11 groups (with 3 ED glass elements, 3
aspherical lenses and one Nano Crystal Coat) |
| Picture angle |
84° - 34°20’ (61° -
22°50’ with DX-format camera) |
| Closest focus distance |
0.38 m/1.2 ft. (with focal length 35-50
mm |
| Maximum reproduction ratio |
1/3.7 |
| No. of diaphragm blades |
9 (rounded) |
| Filter/attachment size |
77 mm |
| Focusing |
Internal Focusing (IF) system; autofocus with a
built-in SWM and manual focus |
Diameter x length
(extension from lens mount) |
Approx. 83 x 133 mm/3.3 x 5.2
in. |
| Weight |
Approx. 900 g/31.7 oz. |
| Supplied accessories |
Bayonet Hood HB-40, Semi-soft Case
CL-M3 |
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