Key Features
Compact and versatile 5X standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum apertureNikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
- Perfect for landscapes, portraits, weddings and distant subjects offering a constant maximum aperture to maintain exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range and VR II Image Stabilization.
2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
- 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.
M/A Focus Mode Switch
- Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture setting.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
- Enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation.
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
Extended range on Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras
- Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.
Nano Crystal Coat
- Angle of view is equivalent to a focal length of 36-180mm in FX/35mm format.
3 Aspherical Lens Elements
- Further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.
Internal Focus (IF)
- Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
- Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.
- Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Price (when new)
$1,299.95
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Year Introduced
2010
Focal Length Range
24-120mm
Zoom Ratio
5.0x
Maximum Aperture
f/4
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Format
FX/35mm
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
61°
Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
13°20'
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
84°
Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)
20°30'
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.24x
Lens Elements
17
Lens Groups
13
Compatible Format(s)
FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
Diaphragm Blades
9
Distance Information
Yes
Nano Crystal Coat
Yes
ED Glass Elements
2
Super Integrated Coating
Yes
Autofocus
Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
Yes
Internal Focusing
Yes
Minimum Focus Distance
1.5ft.(0.45m)
Focus Mode
Auto, Manual
G-type
No
Filter Size
77mm
Rear Focusing
No
Accepts Filter Type
Screw-on
Dimensions (mm)
84x103mm (Diameter x Length)
Dimensions (inch)
3.3x4.1 in. (Diameter x Length
Weight (grams)
(670g)
Weight (lbs)
23.6
Supplied Accessories
* HB-53 Bayonet Lens Hood
* LC-77 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
* LF-1 Rear Lens Cap
* CL-1218 Soft Lens Case
* LC-77 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
* LF-1 Rear Lens Cap
* CL-1218 Soft Lens Case
