Main Features

VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster*

Two VR modes are available; Normal and Active

Holds fast and constant f/2.8 maximum aperture through the entire focal range

Built-in SWM for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF operation

Five ED glass elements for higher optical performance

Dust and Waterproof rubber sealing mount

Specifications
Lens construction : 21 elements in 15 groups (5 ED glass elements)

Picture angle : 34°20′ - 12°20′ [22°50′ - 8° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Focal-length scale : 70, 80, 105, 135, 200mm

Number of diaphragm blades : 9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop : 22

Closest focusing distance : 1.5m in AF mode (1.4m in MF mode)

Maximum reproduction ratio : 1/6.1 in AF mode (1/5.6m in MF mode)

Zoom control : Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing : N/A

Focus-limit switch: N/A

M/A mode : Available

Focus lock button : Available

Weight (approx.): 1,470g (1,395g without tripod mounting foot)

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange) : 87×215 mm

Lens cap : Snap-on

Lens hood : HB-29 (supplied)

Lens case : CL-M2 (supplied)

Tripod collar : Does have (detachable)

External front filter attachment frame : Does not rotate

External front filter : 77mm

Circular polarizing filter : Usable.

Circular polarizing filter II : Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-29.

TC-20E/20E II : Usable

TC-17E II : Usable

TC-14E/14E II : Usable

AF-3 : Usable. (0)

AF-4 : Usable. (2): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4).

Infrared compensation scale : N/A

Supplied accessories : 77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-29, Soft Pouch CL-M2

Aperture ring : N/A

Distance scale : Does have

Material of bayonet ring : Metal

Note:
VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D3, D700, D2-series, D1-series, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50 and D40-series.

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