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Action. Power. Emotion. This tough medium-telephoto zoom covers the versatile 120–300mm focal length range with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture. Perform at your absolute best with optical performance to rival prime lenses and superb subject acquisition, even in challenging low-light conditions.
Whether you’re shooting inside a sports venue or outdoors at night, the phenomenal resolving power of this lens enables incredibly sharp images. The optical design boasts 25 elements in 19 groups and includes Nikon’s new SR glass, which thoroughly counters chromatic aberration. ARNEO and Nano Crystal coatings combat ghosting and flare.
The constant f/2.8 aperture enables comfortable speed and smooth control over depth of field across the entire zoom range, giving you enough room to use 1.4x or 2.0x teleconverters without sacrificing AF performance.
AF performance equivalent to a prime telephoto lens keeps pace with fast-moving subjects—even when they’re moving erratically. An electromagnetic diaphragm ensures precise exposures at high frame rates.
Focal length | 120-300 mm |
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Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
Minimum aperture | f/22 |
Lens construction | 25 elements in 19 groups (including 1 ED lens element, 2 fluorite elements, 1 SR lens element, lens elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element) |
Angle of view | FX format: 20° 20' to 8° 10', DX format: 13° 20' to 5° 20' |
Minimum focus distance | 2.0 m (6.6 ft), from focal plane at all zoom positions |
Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.16x |
No. of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
Filter attachment size | 112 mm (P = 1.0 mm) |
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) | Approx. 128 mm/5.1 in. maximum diameter x 303.5 mm/12 in. (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
Weight | Approx. 3250 g (7 lb 2.7oz) |
Supplied accessories | LC-K103 Lens Cap (front cap), LF-4 Lens Cap (rear cap), HK-41 Lens Hood, CL-L2 Lens Case, LN-2 Strap |
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