Focal-length scale

17, 20, 24, 28, 35mm

Number of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22

Closest focusing distance

0.28m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/4.6

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-limit switch

N/A

M/A mode

Available

Focus lock button

N/A

Wight (approx.)

745g

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

HB-23 (supplied)

Lens case

CL-76 (supplied)

Tripod collar

N/A

External front filter attachment frame

Does not rotate

External front filter

77mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter

Usable, but vignetting may occur at wide or macro setting

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-23

TC-201S

Usable, but autofocusing is not possible

TC-301S

N/A

TC-14AS

Usable, but autofocusing is not possible

TC-14BS

N/A

TC-20E/20E II

N/A

TC-17E II

N/A

Infrared compensation scale

N/A

TC-14E/14E II

N/A

Aperture ring

Does have

Distance scale

Does have

Material of bayonet ring

Metal

Supplied accessories

77mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-23, Hard Case CL-76

Lens construction

13 elements in 10 groups (2 ED glass elements and 3 aspherical lenses; two molded-glass and one hybrid)

Picture angle

104° - 62° [79° - 44° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

AF-3

Usable, but vignetting may occur at 8 (infinity), or macro at wideangle setting. (0)

AF-4

Usable. (0): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4).

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

82.5-106 mm