This high-power, high-performance 4.3x telephoto zoom with VR image stabilization lens allows better hand-held telephoto shooting. ED glass elements deliver superior optical performance for both digital and 35mm photography. It can focus as close as 4.9 ft throughout entire zoom range, and approximates the picture angle performance of a 105-450mm lens on 35mm SLR. With a silent wave motor, this 4.3x telephoto zoom lens enables high-speed auto-focusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet option.
Nikon Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Glass Elements
Two Nikon Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements deliver superior optical performance for both digital and 35mm photography. ED glass minimizes chromatic aberrations, contributing to superb contrast and resolution performance.
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
A Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast and quiet auto focusing, along with quick switching between auto focus and manual operation (M/A and M).
Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
Internal Focus (IF)
Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus range.
Non-Rotating Front Element
Non-rotating front element provides for convenient use of circular polarizing filters and the Nikon Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System.
9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm
A nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.
