Fast aperture super telephoto lens, suitable for distant subjects in field sports, wildlife and surveillance. A new optical design delivers crisp, high contrast images and features ultra-quiet Autofocus performance, Vibration Reduction II to combat the effect of camera shake at slow shutter speeds, and practical close focusing capabilities. Designed for digital, this lens includes a Nano Crystal coating, ED glass and rounded diaphragm blades to produce images full of detail with excellent out of focus characteristics.

• Ultra-fast aperture, super telephoto lens.
• VR II (Vibration Reduction) offers effects equivalent to using a shutter speed 4 stops faster.
• Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare.
• Closest focusing distance: 5m.
• Excellent dust and water resistance.
• Meniscus protective glass element.
• A/M mode prevents accidental switching when using autofocus mode.
• Focus preset possible.
• Tough aluminum Trunk case CT-604.

• Slip-on Lens Hood HK-35,
• Trunk Case CT-607
• 52-mm screw-in filter,
• Strap LN-1
• Monopod collar

• 600mm

• f/4

• f/22

• 15 elements in 12 groups (with 3 ED glass elements and one Nano Crystal Coat) and one meniscus protective glass element

• 4°10’ (2°40’ with DX-format camera)

• 5.0 m/16.4 ft. (AF), 4.8 m/15.7 ft. (MF)

• 1/7.4

• 9 (rounded)

• 52 mm

• Internal Focusing (IF) system; autofocus with a built-in SWM and manual focus

• Approx. 166×445 mm/6.5x17.5 in.

• Approx. 5,060 g/11.2 lb.