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A-M A-M switch
A/M A/M mode
AD Anomalous Dispersion
AF-S Autofocus-Silent
AF/MF Auto-focus/Manual-focus (AF/MF) Switch Mechanism
APO Apochromatic
APO MACRO Apochromatic Macro
AS Aspherical lens elements
AS Aspherical Optics
ASL / Asph Aspherical
ASP Aspherical Lens
CONV APO Teleconverter EX
CRC Close-Range Correction system
D Distance information
DC Defocus-image Control
DC DC for Digital
DF Dual Focus
DG DG for Digital
DI Digitally Integrated
Di-II Digitally Integrated (APS-C)
DX APS-C format for Nikon
ED Extra-low Dispersion
EF Electro-Focus
EF-S Electro-Focus Small Image Circle
EX EX Lens
F & R F&R Aspherical
FC Focus Clutch Mechanism
FE Floating Element System
FEC Filter Effect Control
FTM Full Time Manual Focus
G G-type Nikkor
HID High Index / High Dispersion Glass
HLD High-refraction, Low Dispersion
HRI High Refractive Index
HSM Hyper-Sonic Motor
IF Internal Focusing
IF Inner Focus
IF Internal Focus System
IF Internal Focusing System
IRF Internal Rear Focus System
IS Image Stabilization
LD Low Dispersion
M/A M/A Mode
MC Multi-Coating
ML Meniscus Protective Lens
N Nano Crystal Coat
One Touch FC One Touch Focus Clutch Mechanism
OS Optical Stabilizer Function
PZD Piezo Drive
RD Rounded Diaphragm
RF Rear Focusing
RF Rear Focus
SD Super Low Dispersion
SIC Super Integrated Coating
SP Super Performance
STM Stepper Motor
SWM Silent Wave Motor
USD Ultra Sonic Drive
VC Vibration Compensation
VR Vibration Reduction
WR Water Repellent Optical Coating
XLD Extra Low Dispersion
XR Extra Refractive Index Glass
ZL Zoom Lock