| Lens construction | 13 elements in 10 groups
(2 ED glass elements and 3 aspherical lenses; two moulded-glass and one hybrid) |
| Picture angle | 104° - 62° [79° - 44° with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)] |
| Focal-length scale | 17, 20, 24, 28, 35mm |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Minimum f/stop | 22 |
| Closest focusing distance | 0.28m (through the entire focal range) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/4.6 |
| Zoom control | Manual, via separate zoom ring |
| Macro focusing | N/A |
| Focus-limit switch | N/A |
| M/A mode | Available |
| Focus lock button | N/A |
| Weight (approx.) | 745g |
Dimensions (approx.)
(from the camera’s lens mounting flange) | 82.5×106 mm |
| Lens cap | Snap-on |
| Lens hood | HB-23 (supplied) |
| Lens case | CL-76 (supplied) |
| Tripod collar | N/A |
| 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, but vignetting may occur at wide or macro setting |
| Circular polarizing filter II | Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-23 |
| TC-201S | Usable, but autofocusing is not possible |
| TC-301S | N/A |
| TC-14AS | Usable, but autofocusing is not possible |
| TC-14BS | N/A |
| TC-20E/20E II | N/A |
| TC-17E II | N/A |
| TC-14E/14E II | N/A |
| AF-3 | Usable, but vignetting may occur at 8 (infinity), or macro at wideangle setting. (0) |
| AF-4 | Usable. (0):
( ) 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
Bayonet Hood HB-23
Hard Case CL-76 |
| Aperture ring | Does have |
| Distance scale | Does have |
| Material of bayonet ring | Metal |
| Note: Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer with no notice given |
