VR permits shooting at shutter speeds 3 f/stops slower than otherwise possible without camera vibrations blurring your image. Panning automatically detected and compensated by VR. Advanced optical design, with 3 ED-glass elements that virtually eliminate secondary chromatic aberrations and enhance overall image quality. New Nano-Crystal AR coat combined with Nikon's Super-Integrated Coating further reduces flare and glare, especially under strong lighting. Exclusive Silent Wave Motor for ultra-high-speed autofocusing, exceptional accuracy, and super-quiet operation. Meniscus protective glass element eliminates internal reflections from digital imaging sensor. M/A mode for instant switching from autofocus to manual focus operation. Internal Focuing (IF) design for superior focusing, great body balance, and better handling. Preset focus buttoms enable instant focusing access for fixed-distance subjects. Fully compatible with AF-S Teleconverters TC-14E II and TC-20E II and AF-I Teleconverters TC-14E and TC-20E.