Fast aperture, f/2.8 zoom features VR II image stabilization, ED glass and Nano Crystal Coat. Excels at low-light sports, fashion, portraits and more. Fast f/2.8 Zoom-NIKKOR lensPerfect for sports, photojournalism and wildlife photography. Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilizationVibration 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 images. 7 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elementsOffers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings. Nano Crystal CoatFurther reduces ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity. Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)Enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare. Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)Enables fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus. Rounded 9-blade diaphragmRenders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements. Internal Focus (IF)Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus range. Focuses to 4.6 feetClose focusing provided throughout the entire zoom range for extended versatility. M/A focus mode switchEnables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation. Flower-shaped lens hoodIncluded HB-48 lens hood-shades the objective from unwanted, imag...