3x zoom lens covering the most frequently used focal range of 18 to 55mm (picture angle is equivalent to focal length from 27 to 82.5mm in Nikon FX-format camera or 35mm-format camera) Vibration Reduction enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes lens aberration Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operation. 0.28 m/0.9 ft. closest focus distance throughout the entire zoom range .

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