| Model no. |
A005 |
| Focal length |
70-300mm |
| Maximum aperture |
f/4-5.6 |
| Angle of view |
34°21' to 8°15' |
| Lens construction |
17 elements in 12 groups |
| Diaphragm blades |
9 |
| Minimum aperture |
f/32–f/45 |
| Minimum focus distance |
1.5m (59.1in.) |
| Macro magnification ratio |
1:4 (at f=300mm: MFD 1.5m) |
| Filter diameter |
62mm |
| Weight* |
765g (27.0oz) |
| Diameter x length* |
ø81.5 x 142.7mm (ø3.2 x 5.6in.) |
| Supplied accessory |
Flower-shaped Lens Hood |
| Mounts available |
Nikon, Canon, Sony (Konica Minolta)** |
* Values given are for Nikon mount.
** The Sony-mount model is not equipped with the VC image stabilisation mechanism, as anti-shake functionality is included in the body of Sony digital SLR cameras. Consequently, the name of the Sony-mounted lens, SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD, does not include the VC description.