If you're looking for an outstanding grab-&-go lens
- the kind you'll keep on your camera for nearly every situation
- check out the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140 mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR. optimized to draw full potential from Nikon's high-resolution DX-format image sensors, it delivers beautiful ultra-sharp photos & videos with softly blurred backgrounds. Its versatile 7.8x zoom range lets you shoot everything from wide-angle family portraits to telephoto close-ups on the sports field. 4 stops of VR image stabilization means sharper handheld photos & video, especially when shooting in low light or at maximum focal length. You can even get as close as 1.48-feet from your subject for macro-style close-ups! Developed with high pixel count D-SLRs in mind, the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR delivers vibrant, detail-rich photos & videos across its entire zoom range. Zoom out for an 18 mm wide-angle view that's great for group shots, landscapes or any time you need to fit more into the frame. Zoom in for 140 mm of telephoto reach
- enough zoom to capture close-ups of your favorite player from the sidelines. In between, you have standard views similar to what you see with your eyes & medium telephoto views ideal for portraits. Whatever shot comes your way, you'll be ready to catch it. The AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140 mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR versatility is strengthened by 4 stops of VR image stabilization. Capture sharp, shake-free handheld photos & videos in low-light situations, when you want to use slower shutter speeds, & at telephoto distances, when even the smallest amount of camera shake can ruin a shot. AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140 mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR is an advanced lens designed to get the most from high-resolution Nikon D-SLRs. In addition to VR image stabilization, it uses ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass, which virtually eliminates reflections & lens flare for better contrast & Aspherical (AS) lens elements for minimizing aberration & improving image