Vibration Reduction: Nikon's VR (Vibration Reduction) reduces the effects of camera shake, allowing hand-held shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible for dramatically sharper images.

ED Glass Element: An ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance.

Silent Wave Motor for Fast, Quiet AF: New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SW) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation.

Focus Mode Switch: Enables quick switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).

Lens Construction: 15 Elements in 11 groups

9-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: Provides more natural out-of-focus highlights.

Included Accessories: Supplied with HB-34 lens hood; CL-0815 soft lens case; LC-52 snap-on front lens cap; Lf-1 rear lens cap.

Specifications:

• Focal Length: 55-200mm (approximates the picture angle characteristics of an 82- 300mm lens in the 35mm format)
• Maximum Aperture: f/4-5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/22-32
• Picture Angle: 28 Degrees, 50 minutes (at 55mm) to 8 degrees (at 200mm) on Nikon DX Format Sensor
• Lens Construction: 15 elements in 11 groups with 1 ED glass element
• AF G-Type: AF Nikkor G-Type lenses feature a more compact design and include D-Type technology that provides the camera with precise distance information for more accurate flash and ambient light exposure processes
• Format: DX Nikkor - Designed exclusively for use with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras
• Minimum Shooting Distance: 3.6 feet through the entire zoom range
• Filter/Attachment Size: 52mm
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:4.35
• Diaphragm Blades: 9 blades, rounded diaphragm
• Included Accessories: LC-52 52mm snap-on front lens cap; LF-1 rear lens cap; HB-37 bayonet hood; CL-0918 flexible lens pouch
• Weight: Approximately 11.8 oz
• Optional Accessories: 52mm screw-in filters