Ultrahigh 10.7x ratio zoom lens covering 28-300mm focal range with the maximum aperture of f/5.6 at telephoto end. Vibration Reduction (VR) provides the equivalent of a shutter speed approximately four stops faster. Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and three aspherical lens elements minimize lens aberrations for superior picture quality. Two focus modes selectable - M/A and MZoom lock is employed to stop the lens from sliding during transportation.