Focal length 10–20 mm
Maximum aperture f/4.5 to 5.6
Minimum aperture
f/22 to 29
Lens construction 14 elements in 11 groups (including 3 aspherical lens elements)
Angle of view 109° to 70°
Minimum focus distance 0.22 m (0.8 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions
Maximum reproduction ratio 0.17x
Vibration reduction Yes, 3.5 stops (When attached to a Nikon DX-format digital SLR camera with zoom, set at the maximum telephoto position. Based on CIPA Standard)
No. of diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Filter attachment size 72 mm (P = 0.75 mm)
Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) Approx. 77.0 mm maximum diameter x 73.0 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
Weight Approx. 230 g (8.2 oz)
Supplied accessories LC-72 72 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap,
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap,
HB-81 Bayonet Hood,
CL-1015 Lens Case