AF Zoom-Micro Nikkor 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED (2.6x)

1997 Release

Main Features

Close-ups to approximately 0.37m/1.2 ft. (1:1.3 reproduction ratio)
ED glass elements offer high-resolution and high-contrast image even at maximum aperture
112.4mm working distance
Nine-blade rounded diaphragm blades achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
Even life-size (1:1) magnification is possible with close-up attachment lens No. 6T (at 180mm)

Specifications



Lens construction		18 elements in 14 groups (1 ED glass element)

Picture angle		34°20' - 13°40' [22°50' - 9° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Focal-length scale		70, 85, 105, 135, 180mm

Number of diaphragm blades		9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop		32

Closest focusing distance		0.37m

Maximum reproduction ratio		1/1.32

Zoom control		Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing		Available

Focus-limit switch:		Available

M/A mode		N/A

Focus lock button		N/A

Weight (approx.):		1,010g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		75×167 mm

Lens cap		Snap-on

Lens hood		HB-14 (supplied)

Lens case		CL-71 (optional)

Tripod collar		Does have (rotatable)

External front filter attachment frame		Does not rotate

External front filter		62mm

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-14

AF-3		Usable. (2)

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

Infrared compensation scale		Available (only for 70mm)

Supplied accessories		62mm snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet Hood HB-14

Aperture ring		Does have

Distance scale		Does have

Material of bayonet ring		Metal
Note: When using Matrix or Center-Weighted Metering with this lens attached to F4-series cameras, set the exposure compensation dial for focusing screens to -1/2. Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.