The AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens offers excellent performance throughout its range of focal lengths, from the natural rendering characteristics of mid-range telephoto positions to the compressed perspective of telephoto positions. The lens makes the most of a wide variety of scenes, from portraits to staged events as well as sports photography under nighttime lighting, press photography, and scenes that require soft rendering of out-of-focus portions. FEATURES: Fast f/2.8 Zoom-NIKKOR lens - Perfect for sports, photojournalism and wildlife photography. Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization - Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper images. 7 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements - Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings. Nano Crystal Coat - Further reduces ghosting and flare for even greater image clarity. Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) - Enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare. Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) - Enables fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus. Rounded 9-blade diaphragm - Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements. Internal Focus (IF) - Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus range. Focuses to 4.6 feet - Close focusing provided throughout the entire zoom range for extended versatility. M/A focus m