AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G (4.3x)

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High-power G-type telephoto zoom lens

1998 Release

Main Features

Powerful 4.3x telephoto zoom lens
Compact and lightweight
Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
Nikon Super Integrated Coating for minimized flare and ghost, providing good color balance

Specifications



Lens construction		13 elements in 9 groups

Picture angle		34°20' - 8°10' [22°50' - 5°20' with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Focal-length scale		70, 100, 135, 200, 300mm

Number of diaphragm blades		9

Minimum f/stop		32

Closest focusing distance		1.5m

Maximum reproduction ratio		1/3.9

Zoom control		Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing		N/A

Focus-limit switch:		N/A

M/A mode		N/A

Focus lock button		N/A

Weight (approx.):		425g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		74×116.5 mm

Lens cap		Snap-on

Lens hood		HB-26 (supplied)

Lens case		CL-S4 (optional)

Tripod collar		N/A

External front filter attachment frame		Rotatable

External front filter		62mm

Slip-on filter		N/A

Built-in/rear filter		N/A

Circular polarizing filter		Usable. Filter frame rotates according to lens’ AF operation.

Circular polarizing filter II		Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-26. Filter frame rotates according to lens’ AF operation.

AF-3		Usable. (3)

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

Infrared compensation scale		N/A

Supplied accessories		62mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-26

Aperture ring		N/A

Distance scale		Does have

Material of bayonet ring		Plastic and metal
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