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The World’s first macro lens featuring Nikon’s exclusiveSilent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction Designed for close-up and macro photography; versatile for all photographic situations

Provides continuous focusing from infinity to life-size (1:1), offering extra working distance in demanding conditions

New VR II Vibration Reduction allows photographers to shoot hand-held at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than otherwise possible, providing sharper images in general and close-up photography

High-Resolution and High Optical Performance with Nano-Crystal Coat and ED Glass Elements, enhances overall image quality by further reducing flare and chromatic aberrations, contributing to improved color, contrast and clarity

Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto-focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject working distance thorough the focus range

Non-Rotating Front Design is convenient for use with circular polarizing filters and the R1C1 Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System

Specifically Engineered for Both Nikon Digital and 35mm SLR Cameras ensuring high quality and high performance for all photographers from amateurs to professionals

Included accessories Front and rear lens caps, HB-38 bayonet lens hood and CL-1020 flexible lens pouch

Focal length: 105mm (Picture angle, when used with Nikon DX format digital SLRs is equivalent to a 157.5 mm on a 35mm format SLR)

Maximum aperture: f/2.8

Minimum aperture: f/32

Lens construction: 14 elements in 12 groups (with 1 ED glass element and 1 Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens element)

Picture angle: 23 degrees at 20 ft. (15 degrees at 20 ft. with Nikon DX format)

Attachment size: 62mm

Dimensions (approx.): 83 x 116mm (3.3 x 4.5 in.)

Weight (approx.): 790g (27.9 oz.)

Included accessories: 62mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-62), Rear lens cap (LF-1), Bayonet hood (HB-38), Flexible lens pouch (CL-1020)

Optional accessories: 62mm screw-in filters, AF-S Teleconverters TC-14E II/17E II/20E II (Autofocus operation is not possible. VR and AE functions are available.)

Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. February 2006

62mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-62)
Rear lens cap (LF-1)
Bayonet hood (HB-38)
Flexible lens pouch (CL-1020)
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