This versatile and compact 3.6x Zoom Nikkor lens brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife.  An ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance.  Focus mode switch enables quick switching between A  Auto focus and M  Manual Focus. 7 blade rounded diaphragm provides more natural out of focus highlight.  Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR Nikkor lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture. New compact rod type Silent Wave Motor enables ultra high speed auto focusing with exceptional accuracy and super quiet operation. The lens is constructed with 15 elements in 11 groups.