Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture at 24mm focal length, Provides maximum 1:2 reproduction ratio from 35-85mm, Hybrid and molded-glass aspherical lens elements for higher optical performance, Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements.
Specifications : Lens construction | 15 elements in 11 groups (2 aspherical lenses) | Focal-length scale | 24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85mm | Number of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) | Minimum f/stop | 22 | Closest focusing distance | 0.5m (0.21m at 85mm focal length and macro setting) | Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/5.9 (1/2 at 85mm focal length and macro setting) | Zoom control | Manual, via separate zoom ring | Macro focusing | Selectable via the macro switch | Focus-limit switch | N/A | M/A mode | N/A | Focus lock button | N/A | Wight (approx.) | 545g | Lens cap | Snap-on | Lens hood | HB-25 (supplied) | Lens case | CL-32 (optional) | 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, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-25 | Infrared compensation scale | Only for 24mm focal length | Aperture ring | Does have | Distance scale | Does have | Material of bayonet ring | Metal | Supplied accessories | 72mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-25 | Picture angle | 84° - 28°30` [61° - 18°50` with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)] | Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera lens mounting flange) | 78.5-82.5 mm | AF-3 | Usable, but vignetting may occur at ¡Þ (infinity) setting, 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 |
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