“G” is a reference to a G-Type lens and is distinguishable from a standard D-Type lens by its lack of an aperture control ring. G-Type lenses relay distance information to compatible DSLRs like a D-Type lens but rely wholly on electronic aperture control through a camera body.

“AF-S” refers to Auto Focus that features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor or “SWM.”

“VR” or “Vibration Reduction” is a reference to Nikon’s proprietary in-lens image stabilization.

“II” is commonly mistaken as a second version of VR but is actually a reference to the second generation of this particular lens.

“DX” refers to lenses designed for cameras with a crop sensor format and is an abbreviation for “digital short back.”

No, this lens only works with crop-sensor DX cameras, such as the D3300, D5500, and D7500.