Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operationInternal Focusing (IF) design allows faster, smoother autofocusing and eliminates changes in lens barrel length, for consistent handlingTwo aspherical elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of lens aberration, even at the widest apertureM/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual focusingED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element for superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberrationNano Crystal Coat and high-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating delivers superior color reproduction, while substantially reducing ghosting and flareClosest focus distance of approximately 0.185 m (0.6 ft.)Rounded nine-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus objects appear more naturalAccepts 62 mm filter attachments