From Nikon
70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor lens (equivalent to 105-450mm on a 35mm SLR) * Vibration Reduction (VR II) allows in-focus shots with longer exposure times (up to four shutter speeds slower) * contains two ED (extra-low dispersion) lens elements for high resolution and contrast * Silent Wave Motor for fast, quiet focusing * compatible with Nikon film SLR and DX format digital SLR cameras * minimum focus distance: 4.9 feet *
70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras
Vibration Reduction (VRII) minimizes effects of camera shake to produce sharper images
2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements delivers super contrast and resolution performance
Internal Focus (IF) system provides fast and quiet autofocusing; 4.9-feet close focus range
Measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches long; weighs 26.3 ounces; 5-year warranty
Vibration Reduction (VRII) minimizes effects of camera shake to produce sharper images
2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements delivers super contrast and resolution performance
Internal Focus (IF) system provides fast and quiet autofocusing; 4.9-feet close focus range
Measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches long; weighs 26.3 ounces; 5-year warranty
I own a D40, and this is apparently the only Nikkor mid-range medium tele that also provides auto-focus. The VR is not quite as good as my 18-200DX, but the AF is definitely faster. Outdoors, this lens rules. The photos at 200mm are cleaner than my 18-200DX. So far, I put in about 400 shots. I get clean shots of my kids outdoors skating. I also got some theatre shots, and was impressed with how some of them came out, especially since this is not a low loght lens.