Super-telephoto zoom lens covering from 180 mm to 400 mm* (252 mm to 560 mm when using the built-in teleconverter) enables high agility in shooting sports and wildlife photography.

* When attached to a DX-format camera, the angle of view is equivalent to that of a 270-600 mm lens in FX/35mm format (378-840 mm when using the built-in teleconverter).

The built-in 1.4x teleconverter can be easily activated with a switch without changing the shooting posture.

Parts and controls are all designed to ensure superior operability for more comfortable shooting.

Employing a fluorite lens element and magnesium alloy achieves a light weight of approx. 3,500 g.

Superior dust-/drip-resistant structure and Nikon's fluorine coat for enhanced reliability.

Optical performance realized with one fluorite lens element and eight ED glass elements draws out the full potential of high-megapixel digital cameras.

Advanced optical system and Nano Crystal Coat effectively minimize ghost and flare effects.

Evolved Vibration Reduction (VR) that provides an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops* faster regardless of built-in teleconverter usage also employs SPORT mode that is particularly effective when shooting quickly and erratically moving subjects.

* Based on CIPA Standard; when attached to an FX-format digital SLR camera, with zoom set at the maximum telephoto position.

Further improved AF system realizes superior subject-acquisition performance.