22En• When the lens will not be used for a long time, store it in a cool, dry place toprevent mold. Also store the lens away from direct sunlight or chemicals suchas camphor or naphthalene.• Do not get water on the lens or drop it in water as this will cause it to rust andmalfunction.• Reinforced plastic is used for certain parts of the lens. To avoid damage, neverleave the lens in an excessively hot place.9. Standard accessories• 77mm snap-on front lens cap LC-77 • Rear lens cap LF-1• Bayonet hood HB-40 • Flexible lens pouch CL-M310. Optional accessories• 77mm screw-in filters11. Incompatible accessories• Teleconverters (all models) • Auto Ring BR-2A/BR-4 and all models of AutoExtension Ring PK, K Ring, and Bellows focusing attachmentOther accessories may not be suitable for use with this lens. For details, carefullyread your accessories instruction manual.12. SpecificationsType of lens: G-type AF-S Zoom-Nikkor lens with built-in CPU andNikon bayonet mountFocal length: 24mm–70mmMaximum aperture: f/2.8Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups (3 ED, 3 aspherical and 1Nano Crystal Coat-deposited lens elements)Picture angle: 84° – 34°20’ with 35 mm (135) format Nikon film-SLR cameras and Nikon FX format digital SLR cameras61° – 22°50’ with Nikon DX format digital SLRcameras71° – 27°40’ with IX240 system cameras