Description
Main Features
* Vibration reduction (VR II) equivalent to increases in shutter speed by four steps
* A new optical design utilizing seven ED glass elements
* Ghost and flare suppression with Nano Crystal Coat
* A Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for superior autofocus that is smooth and quiet
* Three focus modes built in: M, M/A, A/M
* Aperture diaphragm utilizing an odd number of rounded blades (nine) for natural blur characteristics
* Shooting at distances as close as 1.4 m throughout the entire zoom range
* High-quality exterior design
Specifications
Focal length
70-200mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Lens construction
21 elements in 16 groups (with 7 ED and some Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements)
Picture angle
34°20’ – 12°20’ (22°50’ – 8° with Nikon DX format)
Closest focus distance
1.4 m/4.6 ft. (throughout entire zoom range)
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.12x
No. of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded)
Filter/attachment size
77mm
Diameter x length
(extension from lens mount)
Approximately 87 x 205.5 mm/3.4 x 8.1 in.
Weight
Approximately 1,540 g/3.4 lb.
Supplied accessories
77mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-48, Semi-soft case CL-M2