3 Aspherical Lens Elements:
- Another unique Nikon innovation, virtually eliminates coma and other types of aberration, further improving image integrity.
1 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Element:
- Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.
Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization:
- Tailored to each lens, Nikon's second generation Vibration Reduction technology (VR II) enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible for dramatically sharper images and HD videos, even in low light.
Auto Tripod Detection:
- Nikon's Vibration Reduction image stabilization system recognizes when the camera is mounted on a tripod and provides precise shutter vibration correction.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC):
- Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency along with significantly reduced lens flare and ghosting.
M/A Focus Mode Switch:
- When fine manual focusing is needed, simply rotate the lens focus ring - M/A mode allows you to seamlessly override the AF system with virtually no time lag.
Internal Focusing:
- All internal optical movement is limited to the interior lens barrel, allowing for a more compact, lightweight construction, less lens movement as well as remarkably close minimum focusing distances.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM):
- Nikon's Silent Wave Motor uses ultrasonic (inaudible) vibrations, rather than a gear system, to focus the lens, providing incredibly fast, smooth, silent and precise autofocus operation.
Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm:
- Renders more natural background blur (Bokeh).
Specifications
- Construction: 11 Groups/ 16 Elements 1 ED Glass Element and 3 Aspherical Elements
- Format Compatibility: Nikon FX/35mm Film ; Nikon DX
- Super Integrated Coating: Yes
- VR (Vibration Reduction): Yes
- Distance Information: Yes
- Angle of view: Maximum Angle of View (DX-format): 61° ; Minimum Angle of View (DX-format): 18°50' ; Maximum Angle of View (FX-format): 84° ; Minimum Angle of View (FX-format): 28°30'
F stop range: 2.8-22
- Closest Focusing Distance: Approx. 1.25 feet at all focal lengths
- Maximum Magnification: 0.22x
- Dimensions: 3.1 x 3.2 in (78 x 82 mm)
