Lens construction

8 elements in 6 groups (1 ED glass element)

Picture angle

13°40' [9° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Number of diaphragm blades

9

Minimum f/stop

22

Closest focusing distance

1.5m

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/6.6

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-limit switch

N/A

M/A mode

N/A

Focus lock button

N/A

Wight (approx.)

760g

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

Built-in

Lens case

CL-38 (supplied)

Tripod collar

N/A

External front filter attachment frame

Does not rotate

External front filter

72mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter

Usable

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable (also with built-in lens hood)

AF-3

Usable. (5)

Infrared compensation scale

Does have

Aperture ring

Does have

Distance scale

Does have

Material of bayonet ring

Metal

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera lens mounting flange)

78.5-144 mm

AF-4

Usable. (5): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4)

Supplied accessories

72mm Snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-38