Focal length100 – 400 mm
Maximum aperturef/4.5 to 5.6
Minimum aperturef/32 to 40
Lens construction25 elements in 20 groups (including 6 ED elements, 2 super-ED elements, elements with Nano Crystal and ARNEO coats, and a fluorine-coated front lens element)
Angle of viewFX format: 24°20' to 6°10', DX format: 16° to 4°
Focal length scaleGraduated in millimeters (100, 135, 200, 300, 400)
Focusing systemInternal focusing system
Minimum focus distance
100 mm zoom position: 0.75 m (2.46 ft), 135 mm zoom position: 0.78 m (2.56 ft), 200 mm zoom position: 0.8 m (2.63 ft), 300 mm zoom position: 0.87 m (2.86 ft), 400 mm zoom position: 0.98 m (3.22 ft) (measured from focal plane)Maximum reproduction ratio0.38x
Vibration reductionLens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs), VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization
No. of diaphragm blades9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Aperture range100 mm zoom position: f/4.5 to 32, 400 mm zoom position: f/5.6 to 40
CoatingNano Crystal Coat, Fluorine coat, ARNEO coat
Filter attachment size77 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)Approx. 98 mm x 222 mm (3.9 in. x 8.8 in.)
WeightWith tripod collar: approx. 1435 g (3 lb 2.7 oz), without tripod collar: approx. 1355 g (2 lb 15.8 oz)
Focus limit switchTwo positions: FULL (∞ to 0.75 m) and ∞ to 3 m
Supplied accessoriesLC-77B Lens Cap (front cap), LF-N1 Lens Cap (rear cap), HB-103 Lens Hood, CL-C3 Lens Case
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