1. Telephoto Zoom Range: The lens offers a focal length range of 70mm to 300mm (equivalent to 105mm to 450mm on a 35mm format), making it suitable for capturing distant subjects such as wildlife, sports, and events.
2. Vibration Reduction (VR) Technology: The built-in Vibration Reduction (VR) system helps to reduce camera shake, allowing for sharper images when shooting handheld, especially at longer focal lengths and in low-light conditions. This technology provides up to 4 stops of stabilization.
3. AF-P (Pulse Motor) Autofocus: The lens uses Nikon’s AF-P (Pulse Motor) technology for fast, silent, and smooth autofocus performance, which is particularly beneficial for video recording as well as still photography.
4. Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass Element: The lens includes an ED glass element to minimize chromatic aberrations, resulting in superior image sharpness and color correction.
5. Compact and Lightweight Design: The lens is designed to be lightweight and compact, making it more portable and easier to handle, especially for extended shooting sessions and travel.
6. Super Integrated Coating (SIC): Nikon's Super Integrated Coating enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency while reducing flare and ghosting.
7. 7-Blade Rounded Diaphragm: The rounded diaphragm blades help to produce a pleasing bokeh (background blur), enhancing the aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas in the image.
8. Minimum Focusing Distance: The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 1.1 meters (3.6 feet), allowing for reasonably close-up shots even at higher focal lengths.
9. Optimized for DX-Format: The lens is specifically designed for Nikon's DX-format DSLR cameras, providing an effective field of view that is 1.5x the focal length of the lens.