Coating technologies eliminate aberrations and distortions that can ruin the picture or deteriorate quality. The VR system also makes handheld picture taking higher quality by giving you up to 4 shutter speeds slower action. This lets in more light longer giving your picture an optimal reproduction.
Compact and versatile 5X standard zoom lens with f/4 maximum aperture
Perfect for landscapes, portraits, weddings and distant subjects offering a constant maximum aperture to maintain exposure settings throughout the entire zoom range and VR II Image Stabilization.
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 still images and video capture.
2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture setting.
M/A Focus Mode Switch
Enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation.
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 areas.
Extended range on Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras
Angle of view is equivalent to a focal length of 36-180mm in FX/35mm format.
Nano Crystal Coat
Further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity.
3 Aspherical Lens Elements
Aspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of aberration, even when shooting at the widest available aperture.
Internal Focus (IF)
Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
- Mount Type Nikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length Range 24-120mm
- Maximum Aperture 4
- Minimum Aperture 22
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) 61ø
- Minimum Angle of View (DX-format) 13ø20'
- Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) 84ø
- Minimum Angle of View (FX-format) 20ø30'
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.24x
- Lens (Elements) 17
- Lens (Groups) 13
- Compatible Format(s) FX
DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
35mm Film - VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization Yes
- Diaphragm Blades 9
- Distance Information Yes
- Nano Crystal Coat Yes
- ED Glass (Elements) 2
- Super Integrated Coating Yes
- Autofocus Yes
- AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) Yes
- Internal Focusing Yes
- Minimum Focus Distance 1.5ft.(0.45m)
- Filter Size 77mm
- Accepts Filter Type Screw-on
- Dimensions (Approx.)3.3x4.1 in. (Diameter x Length)
84x103mm (Diameter x Length) - Weight (Approx.)23.6 oz. (670g)
