*** FACTORY REFURBISHED *** Nikon USA Factory refurbished with 90 Day Nikon Warranty. Compact, 2.4x ultra wide-angle zoomIdeal for landscapes, cityscapes, interiors, architecture and more Optical design optimized for use with Nikon DX-format digital camerasRenders a picture angle of 109 degrees through 61 degrees, equivalent to focal lengths of 15-36mm (in FX or 35mm formats). Filter Size of 77mm Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave MotorSWM enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus operation Two ED-(Extra-low Dispersion) glass elementsFor superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration Three aspherical lens elementsAspherical lens elements virtually eliminate coma and other types of lens aberration, even when used at the widest aperture Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduces flare Close focusing to 0.8 feetFor creative perspectives and shooting versatility M/A focus mode switchEnables quick response to changing situations between manual and autofocus operation Internal Focus (IF)Internal Focusing (IF) design allows faster, smoother autofocusing and eliminates changes in lens barrel length for consistent handling Rounded 7-blade diaphragmRenders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements