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When the lens will not be used for a long time, store it in a cool, dry place to prevent
mold. Also store the lens away from direct sunlight or chemicals such as camphor
or naphthalene.
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Do not get water on the lens or drop it in water as this will cause it to rust
and malfunction.
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Reinforced plastic is used for certain parts of the lens. To avoid damage, never leave
the lens in an excessively hot place.
Supplied accessories
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77mm snap-on front lens cap LC-77
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Rear lens cap LF-1
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Bayonet hood HB-29
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Semi-soft case CL-M2
Optional accessories
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77mm screw-in filters, including circular polarizing filter II
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AF-S Teleconverters (TC-14EII/TC-17EII/TC-20EII)
Specifications
Type of lens:
G-type AF-S Zoom-Nikkor lens having built-in CPU and Nikon bayonet
mount. Special vibration reduction (VR) mechanism incorporated
Focal length:
70 to 200mm
Maximum aperture:
f/2.8
Lens construction:
21 elements in 15 groups (including 5 ED lens elements)
Picture angle:
34˚20’–12˚20’ (22˚50’– 8˚ with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX
format); 27˚40’– 9˚50’ with IX240 system cameras)
Focal length scale:
70, 80, 105, 135, 200mm
Distance information:
Output to camera body
Zooming:
Manually via separate zoom ring
Focusing:
Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) system (utilizing an internal Silent Wave
Motor); manually via separate focus ring.
Vibration reduction:
Lens-shift method using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Shooting distance scale:
Graduated in meters and feet from 1.5m (5 ft.) to infinity (
∞
)
Closest focusing distance:
1.5m (4.9 ft.) at all zoom settings in AF mode
1.4m (4.6 ft.) at all zoom settings in MF mode
Diaphragm:
Fully automatic
Aperture scale:
f/2.8–f/22
Exposure measurement:
Via full-aperture method with cameras with CPU interface system
Focusing limit switch:
Provided; two ranges available: FULL (
∞
–1.5m), or
∞
–2.5m
Tripod collar:
Rotatable through 360˚, lens rotating position index at 90˚,
tripod collar only detachable
Attachment size:
77mm (P = 0.75mm)
Dimensions:
Approx. 87mm dia. x 215mm extension from the camera’s lens
mounting flange
Weight:
Approx. 1470g (51.9 oz.) with tripod collar; approx. 1395g (49.2 oz.)
for lens only
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