Main Features

Powerful 4.3x telephoto zoom lens

Compact and lightweight

Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements

Nikon Super Integrated Coating for minimized flare and ghost, providing good color balance

Specifications

Lens construction : 13 elements in 9 groups

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

Minimum f/stop : 32

Closest focusing distance : 1.5m

Maximum reproduction ratio : 1/3.9

Zoom control : Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing : N/A

Focus-limit switch: N/A

M/A mode: N/A

Focus lock button: N/A

Weight (approx.): 425g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange): 74×116.5 mm

Lens cap: Snap-on

Lens hood: HB-26 (supplied)

Lens case: CL-S4 (optional)

Tripod collar: N/A

External front filter attachment frame: Rotatable

External front filter: 62mm

Slip-on filter: N/A

Built-in/rear filter: N/A

Circular polarizing filter: Usable. Filter frame rotates according to lens’ AF operation.

Circular polarizing filter II: Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-26. Filter frame rotates according to lens’ AF operation.

AF-3: Usable. (3)

AF-4: Usable. (5): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4).

Infrared compensation scale: N/A

Supplied accessories: 62mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-26

Aperture ring: N/A

Distance scale: Does have

Material of bayonet ring: Plastic and metal

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