From the ManufacturerThis high-power, high-performance 4.3x telephoto zoom with VR image stabilization lens allows better hand-held telephoto shooting ED glass.High-power 4.3x Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor lens approximates the picture angle performance of a 105-450mm lens on 35mm SLRTwo Nikon Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements deliver superior optical performance for both digital and 35mm photography. ED glass minimizes chromatic aberrations, contributing to superb contrast and resolution performanceFocus as close as 4.9 ft throughout entire zoom rangeA Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast and quiet auto focusing, along with quick switching between auto focus and manual operation (M/A and M)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 still images and video captureInternal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus rangeNon-rotating front element provides for convenient use of circular polarizing filters and the Nikon Wireless Close-Up Speedlight SystemA nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural