| Lens construction |  | 13 elements in 9 groups |
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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 |
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| Minimum f/stop | | 32 |
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| Closest focusing distance | | 1.5m |
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| Maximum reproduction ratio | | 1/3.9 |
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| Zoom control | | Manual, via separate zoom ring |
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| Macro focusing | | N/A |
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| Focus-limit switch: | | N/A |
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| M/A mode | | N/A |
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| Focus lock button | | N/A |
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| Weight (approx.): | | 425g |
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| Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange) | | 74×116.5 mm |
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| Lens cap | | Snap-on |
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| Lens hood | | HB-26 (supplied) |
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| Lens case | | CL-S4 (optional) |
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| Tripod collar | | N/A |
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| External front filter attachment frame | | Rotatable |
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| External front filter | | 62mm |
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| Slip-on filter | | N/A |
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| Built-in/rear filter | | N/A |
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| Circular polarizing filter | | Usable. Filter frame rotates according to lens’ AF operation. |
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| Circular polarizing filter II | | Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-26. Filter frame rotates according to lens’ AF operation. |
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| AF-3 | | Usable. (3) |
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| AF-4 | | Usable. (5): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4). |
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| Infrared compensation scale | | N/A |
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| Supplied accessories | | 62mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-26 |
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| Aperture ring | | N/A |
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| Distance scale | | Does have |
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| Material of bayonet ring | | Plastic and metal |
