Shoot on-the-go from nearly any distance with this lightweight full-frame super-telephoto zoom lens featuring Nikon's ultra-fast, near silent stepping motor, Vibration Reduction and an advanced optical design. Capture beautiful photos and videos of weddings, concerts, nature, wildlife and more on both FX and DX format cameras.

Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    70 - 300mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/ 4.5-5.6
  • Format

    FX/35mm
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • AF-P (Pulse Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3.2 in. (80.5 mm) x 5.7 in. (146 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    24 oz. (680 g)
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet, Built-in CPU
  • Focal Length Range
    70 - 300mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    4.3x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/ 4.5-5.6
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/ 32
  • Format
    FX/35mm
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    22°50'
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
    5°20'
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    34°20'
  • Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)
    8°10'
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.25xx
  • Lens Construction Elements
    18
  • Lens Construction Groups
    14
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • ED Glass Elements
    1
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-P (Pulse Motor)
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    3.94 ft.(1.2m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto/Manual
  • E-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    67mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3.2 in. (80.5 mm) x 5.7 in. (146 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    24 oz. (680 g)
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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