Global
| Focal length | 300 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 |
| Lens construction | 16 elements in 10 groups [including one ED glass element, one PF (Phase Fresnel) lens element, and lens elements with Nano Crystal Coat or fluorine coat] |
| Angle of view | 8°10' (5°20' with Nikon DX format) |
| Minimum focus distance | 1.4 m/4.60 ft from focal plane |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.24x |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Filter-attachment size | 77 mm (P = 0.75 mm) |
| Diameter x length (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
Approximately 89 x 147.5 mm/3.5 x 5.8 in |
| Weight | Approximately 755 g/1.7 lb |
| Supplied accessories | 77 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-73, Lens Case CL-M3 |
| Compatible accessories | 77 mm screw-on filters, Tripod Collar Ring RT-1, AF-S Teleconverters TC-14E III/ TC-17E II*/TC-20E III*
* Autofocus is available only with single-servo AF (AF-S) and then only when the lens is mounted on a camera that supports f/8. |
| Spatial Frequencies | S: Sagittal | M: Meridional |
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| 10 lines/mm |  |
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| 30 lines/mm |  |
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