Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Legendary fast telephoto prime for sharp portraits
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Manual focus ring with focus limiter switch |
| Zoom Ring | ✗ Not Present | Prime lens |
| Aperture Ring | ✓ Present | Physical ring with lock |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | Focus mode ring collar |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✓ Present | Full/Limit switch |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✗ Not Present |
How-to Use Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
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Learn & Master Photography with Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D IF-ED
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 180mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Construction | 8 elements in 6 groups |
| Angle of View | 13u00b040' |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.5m |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.15x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Focusing | Internal Focusing (IF) |
| Weight | 760g |
| Dimensions | 78.5 x 144 mm |
| Mount | Nikon F-mount |
