Key Features
- High-power 4.3x Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor lens approximates the picture angle performance of a 105-450mm lens on 35mm SLR.
- Two Nikon Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements deliver superior optical performance for both digital and 35mm photography. ED glass minimizes chromatic aberrations, contributing to superb contrast and resolution performance.
- Focus as close as 4.9 ft throughout entire zoom range.
- A Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast and quiet auto focusing, along with quick switching between auto focus and manual operation (M/A and M).
- 67mm filter attachment size.
- Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
- Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
- Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus range.
- Non-rotating front element provides for convenient use of circular polarizing filters and the Nikon Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System.
- A nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.
Price (when new)
$589.95
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Year Introduced
2006
Focal Length Range
70-300mm
Zoom Ratio
4.3x
Maximum Aperture
f/4.5
Minimum Aperture
f/32
Format
FX/35mm
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
22°50'
Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
5°20'
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
34°20'
Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)
8°10'
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.25x
Lens Elements
17
Lens Groups
12
Compatible Format(s)
FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
Diaphragm Blades
9
Distance Information
Yes
Nano Crystal Coat
No
ED Glass Elements
2
Super Integrated Coating
No
Autofocus
Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
Yes
Internal Focusing
Yes
Minimum Focus Distance
4.9ft.(1.5m)
Focus Mode
Auto, Manual, Manual/Auto
G-type
Yes
Filter Size
67mm
Rear Focusing
No
Accepts Filter Type
Screw-on
Dimensions (mm)
80x143.5mm (Diameter x Length)
Dimensions (inch)
3.1x5.6 in. (Diameter x Length)
Weight (grams)
(745g)
Weight (lbs)
26.3 oz
Supplied Accessories
LC-67 67mm snap-on front lens cap
LF-1 rear lens cap
HB-36 bayonet hood
CL-1022 flexible lens pouch
LF-1 rear lens cap
HB-36 bayonet hood
CL-1022 flexible lens pouch
