This is a superb telephoto-zoom lens for sports and nature photography with 3 ED glass elements for high resolution and high contrast even at maximum apertures. It maintains fast f/2.8 aperture throughout zoom range.

Features:

• Optics: Sixteen elements in eleven groups. Three of them are of ED glass.
• Diaphragm: 9-bladed diaphragm with nine conventional straight blades. They make a 9-sided polygon at all apertures, unlike the AF-S that simulates a circle at larger apertures.
• Filters: Uses standard 77mm filters.
• Close Focus: About 6ft
• Size: 3.4" (87mm) around by 7.4" (187mm) long.
• Weight: 45.9oz 1,300g

• Bag/Case size (not supplied): Lens Case 3
• Lens Hood Compatibility Fitting: HB7
• Type: Zoom
• Type: Telephoto
• Lens Fitting: Nikon AF
• Focusing: Auto
• Filter - Size: 77mm