Focal length
70 – 200 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8, automatic electro-magnetic aperture control
Minimum aperture
f/22, automatic electro-magnetic aperture control
Vibration reduction
4.0 stops (in NORMAL mode, based on CIPA standards). Modes available: VR OFF, NORMAL, SPORT. Can be used in combination with tripods (automatic detection)
Lens construction
22 elements in 18 groups (including 6 ED glass, 1 fluorite lens and 1 HRI lens elements and lens elements with Nano Crystal coat or fluorine coat )
Angle of view
34°20' - 12°20' (22°50' - 8°00' with a DX-format camera)
Minimum focus distance
1.1 m / 3.6 ft. from focal plane. Focus limit switch available (5 m - ∞ or 1.1 m - ∞)
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.21x
No. of diaphragm blades
9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Filter attachment size
77 mm
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)
Approx. 88.5 mm maximum diameter × 202.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange, based upon CIPA guidelines)
Weight
Approx. 1430 g (based upon CIPA guidelines)
Supplied accessories
LC-77 77mm snap-on front lens cap, LF-4 rear lens cap, HB-78 Bayonet Hood, CL-M2 semi-soft lenscase