Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups (3 ED glass elements and 3 aspherical lenses)
Picture angle: 79 degrees 50 minutes to 28 degrees 50 minutes
Focal-length scale: 17, 20, 24, 28, 35, 45, 55mm
Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
Maximum aperture: f2.8
Minimum aperture: f32
Lens drive: Silent Wave Motor
Focusing: Internal
Closest focusing distance: 14.17 inches (at 35mm focal length)
Maximum reproduction ratio: 1:5
Maximum reproduction ratio (Macro Setting): 1:5 (0.20 at Tele)
Zoom control: Manual, via separate zoom ring
Minimum shooting distance: 14.2 inches to infinity
Attachment and filter size: 77 millimeters
Nikon lens hood: HB-31
Case: CL-1120
Circular polarizing filter: Usable, but slight vignetting may occur at macro setting
Circular polarizing filter II: Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-31. Slight vignetting may occur at macro setting.
Distance scale: Yes
Diameter: 3.4 inches
Length: 4.4 inches
Weight: 26.6 ounces
Warranty: 5 years