- Enhanced optical
formulas, engineered to produce exceptional sharpness, contrast and color,
render outstanding image integrity
- Three ED (Extra-low
dispersion) elements control chromatic aberration while enhancing sharpness
and contrast, even at the widest apertures
- Exclusive Nikon Nano
Crystal Coat and a Meniscus protective glass element combine to further
reduce ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity
- High-performance Nikon
Super Integrated Coating realizes superior color reproduction while
minimizing ghosting and flare
- Nikon's exclusive Silent
Wave Motor enables fast autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful,
super-quiet operation
- Rounded diaphragm opening
(9 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
- Newly added A/M mode
reduces the possibility of unintentional switching from Auto to Manual
- Focus Preset function
instantly recalls preset focus points with the push of a button
- Engineered to Nikon
professional D-SLR standards to effectively resist dust and moisture
- Magnesium die-cast for a
lightweight body with rugged construction
- Supplied lens hood
effectively minimizes stray light
- Detachable monopod collar
provided
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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Focal length |
500 mm |
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Maximum aperture |
f/4 |
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Minimum aperture |
f/22 |
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Lens construction |
14 elements in 11 groups
(with 3 ED glass elements and one Nano Crystal Coat) and one meniscus protective
glass element |
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Picture angle |
5° (3°10’ with DX-format
camera) |
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Closest focus
distance |
4.0 m/13.1 ft. (AF), 3.85
m/12.6 ft. (MF) |
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Maximum reproduction
ratio |
1/6.9 |
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No. of diaphragm
blades |
9 (rounded) |
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Filter/attachment
size |
52 mm |
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Focusing |
Internal Focusing (IF)
system; autofocus with a built-in SWM and manual focus |
Diameter x length
(extension from lens mount) |
Approx. 139.5 x 391 mm/5.5
x 15.4 in. |
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Weight |
Approx. 3,880 g/8.6 lb. |
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Supplied accessories |
Lens Hood HK-34, Heavy duty
case CT-504, Dedicated filter holder, 52mm screw-in NC filter, Strap LN-1,
Monopod collar |
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