This 5.8x zoom, designed exclusively for use with Nikon’s DX-format, features Nikon’s VR image stabilization and is perfect for portraits and action.

• Wide-ratio 5.8x zoom
  Compact, versatile and ideal for a broad range of shooting situations, ranging from interiors and landscapes to beautiful portraits—a perfect everyday zoom.

• Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization
  Vibration Reduction is engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens and enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper images.

• An ED-(Extra-low Dispersion) glass element
  Minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance.

• Aspherical lens element
  Virtually eliminates coma and other types of lens aberration, further improving image integrity.

• 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.

• Close focusing to 1.48 feet
  Creative close-up photography is possible throughout the entire zoom range.

• Rounded 7-blade diaphragm
  Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.