Product Description

Professional photographers make Nikkor lenses their lenses of choice. Nikon is committed to every aspect of lens manufacturing, maintaining clarity, sharpness, focusing accuracy, range and reliability.PRODUCT FEATURES:High-performance telephoto lens;ED glass elements offer high-resolution and high-contrast image even at maximum aperture;IF (Internal Focusing) technology for fast AF operation;Perfect for news, sports, action and astronomical photography.

Product Details

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: B00005LEOI
• Dimensions: 1.69 pounds

Features

• Lens Construction - 8 elements in 6 groups (1 ED)
• Picture Angle - 13 degrees 40 minutes
• Minimum Focus Distance - 5 ft.
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio (Macro Setting) - 1 - 6.6
• Attachment / Filter Size - 72mm

Customer Reviews

A sleeper in the Nikon line
This lens is legendary, but due to its sloooooooow focusing, doesn't have much value to sports shooters these days. It is a great lens for landscapes and portraits on FX and could make up for any issues with the 70-200 on FX, which frankly, I feel are way overblown. At any rate, if you need a fast medium tele and can't afford the 70-200, this is worth a look. No VR and no AFS make it very antiquated, however. The sharpness and bokeh are superb, however. Look for a used one.

Wow!
I bought a group of lenses and had no intention of keeping this one. I popped it on an old D50 to test it out and simply fell in love with the optics on this thing. I don't really have a true use for it, but I think I might have to find a way to keep it. This is the only prime lens I have ever gotten my hands on and I can see why they demand such high prices.

It is rather antiquated technologically which is why I almost gave it a 4 star but the glass is what you pay for. I am actually considering selling my D60 and promoting my D50 body just so I can keep this lens. In reality I need a more capable body anyway, but investing in this kind of glass makes more sense in the long run.