| Lens construction | 10 elements in 6 groups (2 ED glass elements) |
| Picture angle | 8°10' [5°20' with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)] |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Minimum f/stop | 32 |
| Closest focusing distance | 1.45m |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/3.7 |
| Macro focusing | N/A |
| Focus-limit switch | Available |
| M/A mode | Available |
| Focus lock button | Available |
| Weight (approx.) | 1,440g (1,300g without tripod mounting foot) |
Dimensions (approx.)
(from the camera’s lens mounting flange) | 90×222.5 mm |
| Lens cap | Snap-on |
| Lens hood | Built-in |
| Lens case | CL-M2 (supplied) |
| Tripod collar | Does have (rotatable) |
| External front filter attachment frame | Does not rotate |
| External front filter | 77mm |
| Slip-on filter | N/A |
| Built-in/rear filter | N/A |
| Circular polarizing filter | Usable. |
| Circular polarizing filter II | Usable, even with built-in lens hood. |
| TC-20E/20E II | Usable, but autofocusing is not possible. |
| TC-17E I | Usable, but autofocusing is not possible. |
| TC-14E/14E II | Usable. |
| AF-3 | Usable, but slight vignetting may occur at infinity and macro settings. (2) |
| AF-4 | Usable. (5):
( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods
(HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4). |
| Infrared compensation scale | N/A |
| Supplied accessories | 77mm Snap-on front lens cap
Rear lens cap LF-1
Semi-soft Case CL-M2 |
| Aperture ring | Does have |
| Distance scale | Does have |
| Material of bayonet ring | Metal |
