Dictionary
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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 |