AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED (5.0x)

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High-power wideangle zoom lens featuring SWM and VR system

2003 Release

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Main Features

SWM provides super-fast, super-quiet AF operation
VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops faster (at 120mm)*
High-power 5x zoom lens
IF (Internal Focusing) technology for smoother focusing and a better balanced handling
Two aspherical lenses and two ED glass elements for higher optical performance

Specifications



Lens construction		15 elements in 13 groups (2 ED glass elements and 2 aspherical lenses)

Picture angle		84° - 20°30' [61° - 13°20' with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Focal-length scale		24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85, 120mm

Number of diaphragm blades		7 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop		22

Closest focusing distance		0.5m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio		1/4.8

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

Weight (approx.):		575g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		77×94 mm

Lens cap		Snap-on

Lens hood		HB-25 (supplied)

Lens case		CL-S2 (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

AF-3		Usable, but vignetting may occur at ∞ (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).

Infrared compensation scale		N/A

Supplied accessories		72mm snap-on front lens cap LC-72, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-25

Aperture ring		N/A

Distance scale		Does have

Material of bayonet ring		Metal
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D3, D700, D2-series, D1-series, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50 and D40-series.