Nikon Nikon F Telephoto Zoom

Series E Zoom 70-210mm f/4

70-210mm
f/4.0
Telephoto Zoom
730 g
Min focus 1.5 m

Quick answer

The Nikon Series E Zoom 70-210mm f/4 is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-210mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

This 70-210mm f/4 telephoto zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Nikon Series E Zoom 70-210mm f/4 specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 70-210mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Telephoto Zoom
Released: 1981
Optical construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 1.5 m
Filter thread: 62 mm
Weight: 730 g
Length: 156 mm
Diameter: 72.5 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon Series E Zoom 70-210mm f/4?

At 70-210mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work
Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	70–210mm	9.8–28.8°	11.8–34.3°
APS-C	1.5x	105–315mm	6.5–19.5°	7.9–23.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon Series E Zoom 70-210mm f/4 use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon Series E Zoom 70-210mm f/4?

It zooms across 70-210mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon Series E Zoom 70-210mm f/4 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-210mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Nikon Series E Zoom 70-210mm f/4 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–315mm on full frame, with a 6.5–19.5° horizontal and 7.9–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.