The D90 in a kit with an 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 DX Nikkor lens with vibration reduction can be had for about the same price.
This lens is equipped with power drive zoom and vibration reduction (VR II).
Each material had its own desirable qualities but ceramics and graphite were the best picks for being very stiff as well as being very good with vibration reduction.
There can be significant propeller noise and vibration reductions with a propeller synchrophaser.
Reviewers have praised the lens for its 11.1x focal length range, effective vibration reduction, excellent autofocus motor and its versatility.
Nikon announced the lens on 21 February 2006, also making it the first macro lens to feature vibration reduction.
This vibration reduction was more effective when the rods move horizontally and less so when they are moving vertically.
It is easy to install and maintain, is anti-static and provides effective sound insulation and vibration reduction.
The lens includes vibration reduction to counter camera shake.
One of them can be used to switch vibration reduction on/off and the other is used to switch between auto-focus and manual focus.