Maximum aperturef/4.5 to 6.3
Minimum aperturef/22 to 32
Lens construction16 elements in 12groups (including 1 ED element)
Angle of view31° 30' to 6° 30' (DX image area)
Focal length scaleGraduated in millimeters (50, 70, 100, 135, 200, 250)
Focusing systemInternal focusing system
Minimum focus distance
50 mm zoom position: 0.5 m (1.64 ft), 70 mm zoom position: 0.52 m (1.71 ft), 100 mm zoom position: 0.58 m (1.91 ft), 135 mm zoom position: 0.65 m (2.14 ft), 200 mm zoom position: 0.83 m (2.73 ft), 250 mm zoom position: 1.0 m (3.29 ft) (measured from focal plane)Maximum reproduction ratio0.23x
Vibration reductionYes. Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)
No. of diaphragm blades7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Filter attachment size62 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount)Approx. 74 mm/3 in. maximum diameter x 110 mm/4.4 in. (distance from camera lens mount flange when lens is retracted)
WeightApprox. 405 g (14.3 oz.)
Supplied accessoriesLC-62B 62 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-N1 Rear Lens Cap