* Definitive Wide-angle Zoom Lens Versatile wide-angle lens, perfect for travel, land and cityscapes, and general 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 still images and video capture. * Nano Crystal Coat Further reduces ghosting and interior flare across a wide range of wavelengths for even greater image clarity. * 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings. * 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. * Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus. * M/A Focus Mode Switch Enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation. * Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements.