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Series E Zoom 75-150mm f/3.5

  • 75-150mm
  • f/3.5
  • Telephoto Zoom
  • 520 g
  • Min focus 1.2 m

Quick answer

The Nikon Series E Zoom 75-150mm f/3.5 is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 75-150mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

The Nikon Series E Zoom 75-150mm f/3.5 is a telephoto zoom lens covering 75-150mm at f/3.5 for Nikon F mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Nikon Series E Zoom 75-150mm f/3.5 specifications

Brand
Nikon
Mount
Nikon F
Focal length
75-150mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5
Lens type
Telephoto Zoom
Released
1980
Optical construction
12 elements in 9 groups
Autofocus motor
none
Minimum focus distance
1.2 m
Filter thread
52 mm
Weight
520 g
Length
125 mm
Diameter
65 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon Series E Zoom 75-150mm f/3.5?

At 75-150mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

  • Portraits with a flattering perspective
  • Events and weddings
  • Isolating subjects from the background
  • Sports and action
  • Wildlife and birds at moderate distance

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 75–150mm 13.7–27° 16.4–32.2°
APS-C 1.5x 113–225mm 9.1–18.2° 11–21.8°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon Series E Zoom 75-150mm f/3.5 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 75-150mm f/3.5?

It zooms across 75-150mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon Series E Zoom 75-150mm f/3.5 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 75-150mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Nikon Series E Zoom 75-150mm f/3.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 113–225mm on full frame, with a 9.1–18.2° horizontal and 11–21.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Nikon Series E Zoom 75-150mm f/3.5 fit?

Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.

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