Vibration Reduction reduces camera shake and allows low light photography.
This is without a doubt the handiest lens in the Nikon range. It’s broad range of focal lengths reduces the need to change lenses, which means less dust on the sensor.
In spotless condition, includes following:
Front rear caps,
72mm Hoya UV filter
HB-35 lens hood.
user manual (pdf)
This is a fantastic lens, which I am gutted to be selling.
Sorry about the delay getting back to you on this.
If you fancy the 17-55DX I would be looking for your 18-200 and e300 to buy a decent prime for portrait work.
Let me know if that suits – I can’t find a 17-55 for less than 875 so it’s pretty fair deal as far as I can see.