AI-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6
- 70-210mm
- f/4.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- 375 g
- Min focus 1.5 m
Quick answer
The Nikon AI-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-210mm at f/4.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Nikon AI-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Nikon AI-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 70-210mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 7 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.5 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
- Weight
- 375 g
- Length
- 104 mm
- Diameter
- 64 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AI-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6?
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 smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AI-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AI-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6?
It zooms across 70-210mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AI-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 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/4.5.
What is the Nikon AI-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 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.
Which cameras does the Nikon AI-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 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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