Features:

• Compact 3x zoom lens covering the most frequently used focal range of 18 to 55mm
• Vibration Reduction (VR) minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, enabling sharper pictures, hand-held, at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible
• Optical design, optimized for use with Nikon DX-format D-SLRs for superior performance
• Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes various types of lens aberration
• High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superior color reproduction, while substantially reducing ghosting and flare
• Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, quiet auto focus operation
• Rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
• Close focusing distance to 0.9 feet (0.28 meters) throughout the entire zoom range
• Separate zoom and focusing rings ensure responsive operation

Specifications:

• Focal Length Range: 18-55mm
• Zoom Ratio: 3x
• Maximum Aperture: 3.5-5.6
• Minimum Aperture: 22-32
• Autofocus: Yes
• AF-S (Silent Wave Motor): Yes
• Compatible Format(s): DX or (FX in DX Crop Mode)
• Vibration Reduction: Yes
• Distance Information: Yes
• Super Integrated Coating: Yes
• Manual/Auto Focus Mode: Yes
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.28m(0.9ft.)
• Maximum Angle of View: 76°
• Minimum Angle of View: 28°50´
• Lens (Elements): 11
• Lens (Groups): 8
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.31
• Dimensions: 2.9x3.1in. (Diameter x Length), 73x79mm (Diameter x Length)
• Weight: 9.3oz.(265g)
• Mount Type: Nikon F-Bayonet
• Accepts Filter Type: Screw-on
• Filter Size: 52mm
• Lens Attachment Size: 52mm
• Lens Case: CL-0815
• Lens Hood: HB-45
• Supplied Accessories: CL-0815 Lens case, LC-52 52mm snap-on front lens cap, rear lens projector