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          Lens construction
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          10 elements in 6 groups (2 ED glass elements) | 
        
        
           
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          Picture angle
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          810' [520' with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)] | 
        
        
           
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          Number of diaphragm blades
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          9 (rounded) | 
        
        
           
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          Minimum f/stop
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          32 | 
        
        
           
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          Closest focusing distance
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          1.45m | 
        
        
           
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          Maximum reproduction ratio
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          1/3.7 | 
        
        
           
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          Macro focusing
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          N/A | 
        
        
           
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          Focus-limit switch:
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          Available | 
        
        
           
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          M/A mode
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          Available | 
        
        
           
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          Focus lock button
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          Available | 
        
        
           
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          Weight (approx.):
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          1,440g (1,300g without tripod mounting foot) | 
        
        
           
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          Dimensions (approx.) (from the cameras lens mounting flange)
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          90222.5 mm | 
        
        
           
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          Lens cap
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          Snap-on | 
        
        
           
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          Lens hood
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          Built-in | 
        
        
           
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          Lens case
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          CL-M2 (supplied) | 
        
        
           
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          Tripod collar
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          Does have (rotatable) | 
        
        
           
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          External front filter attachment frame
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          Does not rotate | 
        
        
           
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          External front filter
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          77mm | 
        
        
           
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          Slip-on filter
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          N/A | 
        
        
           
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          Built-in/rear filter
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          N/A | 
        
        
           
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          Circular polarizing filter
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          Usable. | 
        
        
           
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          Circular polarizing filter II
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          Usable, even with built-in lens hood. | 
        
        
           
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          TC-20E/20E II
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          Usable, but autofocusing is not possible. | 
        
        
           
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          TC-17E I
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          Usable, but autofocusing is not possible. | 
        
        
           
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          TC-14E/14E II
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          Usable. | 
        
        
           
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          AF-3
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          Usable, but slight vignetting may occur at infinity and macro settings. (2) | 
        
        
           
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          AF-4
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          Usable. (5): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4). | 
        
        
           
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          | Infrared compensation scale | 
           
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          N/A | 
        
        
           
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          Aperture ring
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          Does have | 
        
        
           
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          Distance scale
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          Does have | 
        
        
           
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          Material of bayonet ring
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          Metal |