Upgraded standard zoom lens for FX-format D-SLRs offers a constant maximum aperture to maintain exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range.

Features:

• Compact and versatile 5X standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture is perfect for landscapes, portraits, weddings and distant subjects offering a constant maximum aperture to maintain exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range and VR II Image Stabilization.
• Extended range on Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras angle of view is equivalent to a focal length of 36-180mm in FX/35mm format.
• Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization, 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.
• Nano Crystal Coat further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.
• 3 Aspherical Lens Elements aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture.
• 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture setting.
• Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.
• M/A Focus Mode Switch enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation.
• Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
• Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.