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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
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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Lens construction |
17 elements in 12 groups
(two ED glass elements) |
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Picture angle |
34°20’ - 8°10’ [22°50’ -
5°20’ with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)] |
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Focal-length scale |
70, 100, 135, 200, 300mm |
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Number of diaphragm
blades |
9 (rounded) |
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Minimum f stop |
32-40 |
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Closest focusing
distance |
1.5m (4.9 ft.) (through the
entire zoom range) |
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Maximum reproduction
ratio |
1/4 |
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Zoom control |
Manual, via separate zoom
ring |
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M/A mode |
Available |
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Weight (approx.): |
745g |
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Dimensions (approx.)
(from the camera’s lens mounting flange) |
80 x 143.5mm
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Lens cap |
Snap-on |
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Lens hood |
HB-36 |
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Lens case |
CL-1022 |
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External front filter
attachment frame |
Does not rotate |
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Circular polarizing
filter II |
Usable, even with dedicated
Lens Hood HB-36 |
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Infrared compensation
scale |
Available |
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Supplied accessories |
67mm Snap-on front lens cap
(LC-67), Rear lens cap (LF-1), Bayonet hood (HB-36), Flexible lens pouch
(CL-1022) |
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Optional accessories |
67mm screw-in filters |
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Distance scale |
Does have |
Note:
VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D2-series,
D1-series, D200, D100, D80, D70-series, D50 and D40-series. |
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