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

Macro focusing: N/A

Focus-limit switch: N/A

M/A mode: Available

Focus lock button: N/A

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

Tripod collar: N/A

External front filter attachment frame: Does not rotate

External front filter: N/A

Slip-on filter: N/A

Built-in/rear filter: N/A

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

Aperture ring: N/A

Distance scale: Does have

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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