The Nikon 10-24mm is a lens with an ultra wide coverage angle and is compatible with DX format DSLR cameras. This macro lens is the perfect choice for people who enjoy landscape photography or interior view photography as it has an impressive wide angle view of 109 degrees. This lens has a great build with a metal lens mount and a sturdy polycarbonate barrel along with rubber rings for easy handling. The Nikon 10-24mm lens also has an ability to focus on objects as close as 0.79 ft. Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm features Extra-low Dispersion glass elements or ED glass which helps reduce chromatic aberrations. SWM (Silent Wave Motor), is an advanced Autofocus technology that facilitates a speedy but silent and precise auto focusing. It relies on ultrasonic vibrations while focusing the lens, resulting in extremely sharp pictures instantly. The AS (Aspehrical Lens Elements) technology is another versatile feature of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 10-24mm which eliminates coma and other types of lens aberrations. These features deliver top notch performance in both still photography as well as HD video.