A Silent Wave Motor is utilized for fast and quiet autofocusing‎,‎ while Vibration Reduction stabilizes optics within the lens to allow the user or camera to set shutter speed up to 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible before camera shake becomes apparent within the image‎.‎ With Vibration Reduction‎,‎ sharper results can be expected while photographing under low light‎,‎ recording HD video‎,‎ or when deliberately using slow shutter speeds‎.‎ Picture quality is further ensured by Extra‎-Low Dispersion ‎(‎ED‎)‎ glass which minimizes optical distortion‎,‎ while Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare to provide high contrast and vivid results even under challenging lighting conditions‎.‎

An f/4 to 5.6 maximum aperture range with a rounded‎,‎ seven‎-blade diaphragm is included for smooth‎,‎ out‎-of‎-focus elements‎,‎ and a 52mm front thread allows accessories such as filters to be directly attached‎.‎

Compatible with Nikon DX cameras and Nikon FX cameras with DX crop mode‎.‎

Maximum f/4 to 5.6 aperture range corresponds to 55mm to 200mm focal lengths‎.‎

Minimum f/22 to 32 aperture range corresponds to 55mm to 200mm focal lengths‎.‎

Extra‎-Low Dispersion ‎(‎ED‎)‎ Glass minimizes optical distortion‎.‎

Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare while providing high contrast and vivid results‎.‎