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A-M
A-M stands for Auto-Manual Mode. Thanks to a mechanism incorporated in the lens barrel, smooth focusing operation in Manual focus mode is realized in the same way as users have become accustomed to with conventional manual-focus lenses by adding an appropriate torque to the focus ring.
AS
AS stands for Aspherical lens elements. This type of lens utilizes non-spherical surfaces on either one or both sides of the glass in order to eliminate certain types of lens aberration.
ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.
IF Lens
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.
Silent Wave Motor
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.
Vibration Reduction
A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.
*Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when DX-format compatible lenses are attached to a DX-format digital SLR camera and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.
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Tech Specs
Focal Length Range
18 -300mmMaximum Aperture
f/3.5-6.3Format
DXVR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
YesAF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
YesApprox. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
3 in.78.5 mmx3.8 in.99 mmApprox. Weight
19.4 oz.550 g
- Mount TypeNikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length Range18 -300mm
- Zoom Ratio16.7x
- Maximum Aperturef/3.5-6.3
- Minimum Aperturef/22
- FormatDX
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)76°
- Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)5°20'
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.32xx
- Lens Constructions Elements16
- Lens Construction Groups12
- Optical Conversion Factor1.5x
- Compatible Format(s)DX
- VR (Vibration Reduction) Image StabilizationYes
- Diaphragm Blades7
- Distance InformationYes
- ED Glass Elements3
- Aspherical Elements3
- Super Integrated CoatingYes
- AutofocusYes
- AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)Yes
- Internal FocusingYes
- Minimum Focus Distance1.6 ft.(0.48m)
- Focus ModeAuto/Manual
- G-typeYes
- Filter Size67mm
- Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
- Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)3 in.78.5 mmx3.8 in.99 mm
- Approx. Weight19.4 oz.550 g
- Lens TypeZoom
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