Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:Fast f/2.0 capability, which effectively allows subjects to be given more emphasis by throwing background elements out of focus;Exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation;VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops faster. In addition, active vibration mode selection possible for use in active situations such as a moving boat, car or plane;New Super ED glass excels at eliminating secondary spectrum and correcting chromatic aberration and offers low refractive index and lower dispersion. Also Super ED Glass more resilient to rapid temperature changes;M/A mode enables instant switching from autofocus to manual with virtually no lag time even during AF servo operation;VR performance with Automatic detection of panning;VR On/Off mode available;Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing;Electronic Focus Preset Operation;Rounded diaphragm blades (9 blades) for natural blur;High Performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction and minimizes ghost and flare;New G design enables aperture selection from select 35mm AF SLR and DSLR camera bodies and incorporates distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes.