From Nikon
f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens with 35mm equivalent of 27-300mm * Vibration Reduction (VR II) allows in-focus shots with longer exposure times (up to four stops slower shutter speed) * contains two ED (extra-low dispersion) and three asperical lens elements for high resolution and contrast * Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet focusing * compatible with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras including the D80 and D200 * minimum focus distance: 19.2 inches * lens is 3-13/16" long, 3" in diameter *
High-ratio, 11x zoom lens and 18-200mm focal range
VR II Vibration Reduction technology provides a four-steps-faster shutter speed
Lens incorporates two ED glass and three aspheric lens elements
Delivers high-resolution and contrast, outstanding image quality, and fantastic photographic versatility
AF-S Silent Wave Motor provides fast quiet autofocusing, and M/A mode makes it easy to switch from auto to manual focus
VR II Vibration Reduction technology provides a four-steps-faster shutter speed
Lens incorporates two ED glass and three aspheric lens elements
Delivers high-resolution and contrast, outstanding image quality, and fantastic photographic versatility
AF-S Silent Wave Motor provides fast quiet autofocusing, and M/A mode makes it easy to switch from auto to manual focus
Other than the price being somewhat high this is a super lens to have attached to your camera. No more missed long shots because the short lens was in place. Example: hawk on a wire, 18-55 on camera, change lens, hawk gone. I have experienced no zoom creep while holding the equipment in a downward position and my images are sharp and true to life. I would recommend this lens to anyone. It's the best (in my opinion).