Lens Summary
Brand: Nikon
Also Known As: Nikon 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Release Date: 1997-09-01
MSRP Price: N/A
Made in: Japan
Production Status: Discontinued
Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 70-180mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 70-180mm |
| Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm SLR |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.57x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:1.32 |
| Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4.5-f/5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 34° |
| Minimum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 13° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 18 |
| Lens Groups | 14 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
| Super Integrated Coat (SIC) | Yes |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.37m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | 75×167mm |
| Weight | 1,010g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction
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This i bought new in the mid-nineties and used it for over ten years. Very convenient to use, because you rarely had to drag the tripod back and forth, as can happen with macro lenses. Also very sharp. I hardly used autofocus, which hunts between the subject and the backgound in any case. Never thought too much about use as a non macro lens. I miss this like I would miss a thumb.
I find a zoom macro very handy when working on a tripod, so this is usually the lens I take when I expect to take a variety of close ups. It is heavy, but not overly large, and I’ve been pleased with the results on my D810. AF is slow, but nice to have when you’re not shooting close ups. There is an error in the description of this lens: it does have an aperture ring, as the picture shows.
Thank you Bob, I have fixed the issue!