Features:

• High-power 4.3x Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor lens (Approximates the picture angle performance of a 105-450mm lens on 35mm SLR).  
• Cibration Reduction (VRII) minimizes the effects of camera shake allowing photographers to shoot handheld at as many as 4 shutter speeds slower* than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper images. When used on Nikon DX format DSLR 
• Two Nikon Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements deliver superior optical performance for both digital and 35mm photography. ED glass minimizes chromatic aberrations, contributing to superb contrast and resolution performance.  
• Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus range. 
  Focus as close as 4.9 ft throughout entire zoom range. 
• Non-Rotating front element provides for convenient use of circular polarizing filters and the Nikon Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System.  
• A Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast and quiet autofocusing, along with quick switching between autofocus and manual operation (M/A and M).  
• A nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening, out-of-focus elements appear more natural.  
• 67mm filter attachment size.   

Specifications:

Type of lens : G-Type AF-S Zoom-Nikkor lens with built - in CPU and Nikon bayonet mount   
Focal length: 70-300mm (Approximates the picture angle performance of a 105-450mm 35mm SLR)   
Maximum aperture:  f/4.5-5.6   
Lens construction: 17 elements in 12 groups (with 2 ED glass elements)   
Picture angle : 34 degrees 20 feet- 8 degrees 10 feet (22 degrees 50 feet ?? 5 degrees 20 feet with Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras)  
Focal length: scale 70, 100, 135, 200, 300mm  
Distance information: Output to camera body  
Zoom control: Manually via zoom ring  
Focusing: Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) system utilizing an internal Silent Wave Motor; manually via focusing ring  
Vibration reduction:  Lens-shift method using voice coil motors (VCMs)  
Closest focus distance: 4.9 feet (1.5m) at all zoom settings  
No. of diaphragm blades: 9 (rounded)  
Diaphragm:  Fully automatic  
Aperture range:  f/4.5 to f/32 (at 70mm), f/5.6 to f/40 (at 300mm)  
Exposure measurement : Via full-aperture method  
Filter/attachment size: 67mm  
Focus method: Ring SWM  
Dimensions: (approx.) 3.1 x 5.6 in. (80 x 143.5mm)  
Weight:  (approx.) 26.3 oz (745g)  
Included accessories: LC-67 67mm snap-on front lens cap, LF-1 rear lens cap, HB-36 bayonet hood, CL-1022 flexible lens pouch  
Optional accessories: 67mm screw-in filters, including circular polarizing filter