- A super telephoto zoom lens supporting Nikon's exclusive range of focal lengths from 200 to 400mm
- Nano Crystal Coat significantly reduces ghost and flare
- Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four stops
- Four ED glass elements minimize chromatic aberration for higher optical performance
- Three focus modes are available - A/M, M/A and M

Focal length: 200-400mm
Maximum aperture: f/4
Minimum aperture: f/32
Lens construction: 24 elements in 17 groups (with four ED glass elements, Nano Crystal Coat), and one detachable protective glass
Angle of view: 12o20' - 6o10' (8o - 4o with Nikon DX format)
Minimum focus distance: 2 m/6.6 ft. (in AF mode), 1.95 m/6.4 ft. (in MF mode)
Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.27x (in AF mode), 0.28x (in MF mode)
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
Filter-attachment size: 52mm
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount): Approximately 124 x 365.5 mm/4.9 x 14.4 in.
Weight: Approximately 3,360 g/7.4 lbs. (with protective glass)

Slip-on Front Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap LF-1
Slip-on Hood HK-30
Semi-soft Case CL-L2
Dedicated slip-in filter holder
52mm Screw-on NC Filter
Dedicated lens protective glass
Dedicated lens protective glass case
Strap LN-1