| Announced | 1998-01-01 |
| Indicative price (USD) | 880 |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focal range (mm) | 70 - 200 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 77 |
| Max diameter (mm) | 96 |
| Mount type | Nikon F FX |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF Motor | HSM |
| Zoom type | Ring |
| Rotating front element | No |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Color | Black |
| Full-Time manual focus | Yes |
| Number of lenses | 17 |
| Number of groups | 14 |
| Diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Circular aperture | Yes |
| Length (mm) | 183.5 |
| Weight (gr) | 1270 |




