Versatile 28-300mm focal range (DX equivalent: 42-450mm)
Outstanding optical performance
Vibration Reduction II (VR II) stabilization system with Normal and Active modes. Lets you use shutter speeds that are up to 4 stops slower
Two ED (Extra low Dispersion) glass and three aspherical lens elements ensure high resolution and superior contrast
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast, quiet autofocus
Zoom-lock switch keeps the lens secure when not in use
Weather-sealed mount protects the lens from dust and water
FX-format lens with a 10.7x zoom range ideal for enthusiasts and professionals
All-in-one optical solution that is ideal for capturing landscapes, portraits and distant subjects
Optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format digital SLR cameras, and has an equivalent focal length of 42-450mm when attached to a DX-format digital SLR
Its optical formula includes two ED glass elements that effectively minimize chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings, as well as three Aspherical Lens Elements that virtually eliminate coma and other aberrations at wide aperture settings This high performance lens also incorporates an M/A Focus Mode Switch that enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation
Internal Focus (IF) providing fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens while retaining working distance through the focus range
Specifications:
Focal length: 28-300mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture: f/22 (at 28mm), f/38 (at 300mm)
Lens construction: 19 elements in 14 groups (with 2 ED glass and three aspherical lens elements)
Picture angle: 75°-8°10' (53° - 5°20' in Nikon DX format)
Minimum focus distance: 0.5m/1.6" (throughout the entire zoom range)
Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.32x (at telephoto)
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)
Focusing: Auto focus with built-in SWM and Manual focus