tamron's SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Lens for nikon Cameras delivers a very
useful range from 24mm FALSE wide-angle to 70mm short telephoto, useful for
landsCap,es, interiors, portraits, street photography and much more. The
continuous maximum aperture of f/2.8 combined with built-in Vibration
Compensation image stabilization make it possible to achieve stellar results in
low-light situations, while the Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) gives you very
quiet autofocus Cap,abilities that are ideal for shooting video. The 24-70mm
lens uses specialized high-grade glass in the three LD elements, three Glass
Molded Aspherical Lenses, one Hybrid Aspherical Lens and two XR (Extra
Refractive Index) glasses, for excellent image quality. Using a rounded 9-blade
diaphragm, the lens delivers fine bokeh--the out-of-focus area in a photo.
Moisture-resistant construction helps protect the lens from any water that
comes near it. And all of this is in a compact (3.5 x 4.6"), lightweight (29.1
oz) package that won't wear you out, even carrying it all day.