Main Features

A compact telephoto zoom lens featuring VR and SWM at an affordable price

Vibration Reduction (VR) offers the equivalent of shutter speeds 3 stops faster for more flexible hand-held shooting

A wide 55-200mm (picture angle equivalent to 82.5-300mm lens in the 35mm format) 3.6x zoom range offers high quality images

An ED glass element

Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet autofocusing

Specifications

Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups (1 ED glass element)

Picture angle: 28°50′ - 8°

Focal-length scale: 55, 70, 85, 105, 135, 200mm

Number of diaphragm blades: 7 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop: 22-32

Closest focusing distance: 1.1m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio: 1/4.3

Zoom control: Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing: N/A

Focus-limit switch: N/A

M/A mode: N/A

A-M mode switch: Available

Focus lock button: N/A

Weight (approx.): 335g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange): 73.0 x 99.5 mm

Lens cap: Snap-on

Lens hood: HB-37

Lens case: CL-0918

Tripod collar: N/A

External front filter attachment frame: Rotatable

External front filter: 52mm

Slip-on filter: N/A

Built-in/rear filter: N/A

Circular polarizing filter II: Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-37.

Infrared compensation scale: N/A

Supplied accessories: 52mm Snap-on front lens cap LC-52, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-37, Flexible lens pouch CL-0918

Optional accessories: 52mm screw-in filters

Aperture ring: N/A

Distance scale: N/A

Note:
* We do not recommend the use of DX NIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135) or IX240 format cameras.

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