Description:
Compact 5.5X DX-format telephoto zoom lens with High Refractive Index lens element and ED glass is Ideal for capturing distant subjects at athletic events, family pictures, dramatic sunsets, travel and more. VR II image stabilization for handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and stable video capture.
Features:
Features
Compact DX-format zoom lens with High Refractive Index lens element, ED
glass and VR II image stabilization
- Expanded photo and video opportunities that's designed to bring the
action closer to the photographer.
Nikon VR II 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.
HRI (High Refractive Index) Lens Element
- HRI lens element is essential to keeping the lens compact while offering
high contrast even at maximum aperture.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
- Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
Minimum focus distance to 4.6 feet at all focal lengths
5.5X Telephoto Zoom lens
- Ideal for capturing distant subjects at athletic events, family
pictures, dramatic sunsets, travel and more. Angle of view equivalent to a
focal length of 82.5 to 450mm in FX/35mm format D-SLR.
Tripod Detection Mode
- Reduces vibration that may occur due to shutter release when mounted on
a tripod.
2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
- Effectively minimizes chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture
settings.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
- Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color
consistency and reduces flare.
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.
Specifications
- Mount Type: Nikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length Range: 55-300mm
- Maximum Aperture: 4.5
- Minimum Aperture: 22
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format): 28°50'
- Minimum Angle of View (DX-format): 5°20'
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.28x
- Lens (Elements): 17
- Lens (Groups): 11
- High Refractive Index Elements: 1
- Compatible Format(s): DX; FX in DX Crop Mode
- VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization: Yes
- Diaphragm Blades: 9
- Distance Information: Yes
- ED Glass (Elements): 2
- Super Integrated Coating: Yes
- Autofocus: Yes
- AF-S (Silent Wave Motor): Yes
- Minimum Focus Distance: 4.6 ft. (1.4m) throughout entire zoom range
- Focus Mode: Auto/Manual
- Filter Size: 58mm
- Accepts Filter Type: Screw-on
- Dimensions: (Approx.)3.0x4.8 in. (Diameter x Length); 76.5x123mm
(Diameter x Length)
- Weight: (Approx.)18.7 oz. (580g)
- Lens Case: CL-1020
- Lens Hood: HB-57
Included in the box with this product:
HB-57 Snap-on Type Lens Hood
LC-58 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
CL-1020 Soft Lens Case