Capture both near and distant subjects in the field with a single lens—the ultimate agility. Covering 180-400mm focal length, with an expanded 20mm on the wide-angle side1, a single push of a finger will extend it further to 252-560mm2 using the built-in 1.4x TC. If you’re looking to cover even further, simply attaching the lens to a DX-format camera super-extends the focal length equivalent to that of a 270-600mm lens in 35mm format; 378-840mm when using the built-in TC. With the smooth controls optimally designed according to shooting posture, your focus will remain uninterrupted throughout the day to help you get closer to capturing the perfect moments.
Every minute detail is yours to capture, with the highest maximum reproduction ratio of 0.25x3 at the minimum focus distance of 2m throughout the entire zoom range. Optimized perfectly for high-megapixel digital cameras, achieve high-resolution images across the entire frame regardless of focal length—even at the maximum aperture or when it is stopped down. The superior optical performance, with Nano Crystal Coat utilised to retain high transmittance, is crafted with 27 elements in 19 groups (including eight lens elements for TC) and one protective glass; which includes a fluorite lens element, and eight ED glass elements to give your images the absolute clarity they deserve.
Type
F mount Type E AF-S lens with built-in CPU and built-in 1.4x teleconverter
Format
FX/35mm
Focal length
Without built-in teleconverter: 180 - 400 mm With built-in teleconverter: 252 - 560 mm
Maximum aperture
Without built-in teleconverter: f/ 4 With built-in teleconverter: f/ 5.6
Minimum aperture
Without built-in teleconverter: f/ 32 With built-in teleconverter: f/ 45
Lens construction
27 elements in 19 groups (including 8 ED lens elements, 1 fluorite element, and lens elements with Nano-Crystal coatings) and 1 protective glass element (with fluorine coating); built-in teleconverter has 8 elements in 5 groups
Angle of view
Nikon FX-format D-SLR cameras, without built-in teleconverter: 13° 40‘ to 6° 10‘ Nikon FX-format D-SLR cameras, with built-in teleconverter: 9° 50‘ to 4° 30‘ Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras, without built-in teleconverter: 9° to 4° Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras, with built-in teleconverter: 6° 20‘ to 2° 50‘
Focal length scale
Graduated in millimeters (180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400)
Minimum focus distance
2.0 m ( 6.6 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions
VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization
Yes
No. of diaphragm blades
9 ( rounded diaphragm opening )
Coating
Nano Crystal Coat, Fluorine coat
Diaphragm
Automatic electronic aperture control
Dimensions
Approx. 128 mm maximum diameter x 362.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
Weight
Approx. 3500 g ( 7 lb 11.4 oz)
Autofocus
Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
Yes
Internal focusing
Yes
Focusing
Manual, Manual/Auto, Auto/Manual Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus
Focus limit switch
Two positions: FULL (∞ to 2.0 m) and ∞ to 6.0 m
Focus distance indicator
2.0 m to ∞
Zoom
Manual zoom using independent zoom ring
Supplied accessories
LC-K103 slip-on Front Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, HK-41 Lens Hood, Dedicated slip-in Filter Holder*, 40.5 mm screw-on Neutral Color (NC) filter, LN-2 Strap, CL-L2 Lens Case * Dedicated accessories are not available for general purchase. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for spares or replacements.