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          Lens construction
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          15 elements in 11 groups (2 aspherical lenses) | 
        
        
           
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          Picture angle
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          84 - 2830' [61 - 1850' with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)] | 
        
        
           
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          Focal-length scale
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          24, 28, 35, 50, 70, 85mm | 
        
        
           
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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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          22 | 
        
        
           
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          Closest focusing distance
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          0.5m (0.21m at 85mm focal length and macro setting) | 
        
        
           
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          Maximum reproduction ratio
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          1/5.9 (1/2 at 85mm focal length and macro setting) | 
        
        
           
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          Zoom control
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          Manual, via separate zoom ring | 
        
        
           
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          Macro focusing
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          Selectable via the macro switch | 
        
        
           
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          Focus-limit switch:
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          N/A | 
        
        
           
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          M/A mode
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          N/A | 
        
        
           
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          Focus lock button
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          N/A | 
        
        
           
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          Weight (approx.):
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          545g | 
        
        
           
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          Dimensions (approx.) (from the cameras lens mounting flange)
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          78.582.5 mm | 
        
        
           
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          Lens cap
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          Snap-on | 
        
        
           
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          Lens hood
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          HB-25 (supplied) | 
        
        
           
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          Lens case
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          CL-S2 (optional) | 
        
        
           
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          Tripod collar
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          N/A | 
        
        
           
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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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          72mm | 
        
        
           
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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 dedicated Lens Hood HB-25 | 
        
        
           
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          AF-3
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          Usable, but vignetting may occur at (infinity) setting, or macro at wideangle setting. (0) | 
        
        
           
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          AF-4
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          Usable. (0): ( ) 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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          Only for 24mm focal length | 
        
        
           
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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 |