A high-quality compact 3.6x DX zoom lens that features Nikons cutting edge Vibration Reduction (VR) system and exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM). With optics designed for the Nikon DX Format digital SLR cameras, this high-performance lens delivers a picture angle equivalent to that of a 35mm format, 82.5-300mm zoom lens. 3.6x Telephoto DX Zoom-Nikkor Versatile and compact 3.6 Zoom-Nikkor brings the action to the photographer. Ideal for portraiture, family, sports, nature and wildlife. Approximates the picture angle characteristic of an 82-300mm lens in the 35mm format. 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).