Focal length 500 mm Maximum aperture f/4 Minimum aperture f/22 Lens construction 14 elements in 11 groups (with 3 ED glass elements and one Nano Crystal Coat) and one meniscus protective glass element Picture angle 5° (3°10’ with DX-format camera) Minimum focus distance 4.0 m/13.1 ft. (AF), 3.85 m/12.6 ft. (MF) Maximum reproduction ratio 1/6.9 No. of diaphragm blades 9 (rounded) Filter/attachment size 52 mm Focusing Internal Focusing (IF) system; autofocus with a built-in SWM and manual focus Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) Approx. 139.5×391 mm/5.5x15.4 in. Weight Approx. 3,880 g/8.6 lb Fast aperture, easy-to-handle, 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: 4m. Excellent dust and water resistance. Meniscus protective glass element. A/M mode prevents accidental switching when using autofocus mode. Focus preset possible
With lens hood, hood cap, strap, instructions and aluminium case. Couple of scratches on front element although optical quality is not affected