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 lens: Perfect for sports, photojournalism and wildlife photography.


• 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 images.


• 7 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements: Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.


• Nano Crystal Coat : Further 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 diaphragm : Renders 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 feet: Close focusing provided throughout the entire zoom range for extended versatility.


• M/A focus mode switch : Enables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation.


• Flower-shaped lens hood: Included HB-48 lens hood—shades the objective from unwanted, image-degrading light.