Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

$109 - $197
18-55 mm
autofocus 3.1x zoom lens
f/3.5-5.6
variable aperture Designed for APS-C Nikon DX Nikon VR Image stabilized Nikon AF-S Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 153 users at B&H Photo Video

"Considering the zoom range and the VR, this lens qualifies as a superb value for DX owners."

"Focusing to 9" (film plane) it meets my needs perfectly. Vibration reduction is a definite plus as I do not like dealing with a tripod but shoot most of my photos "hand-held.""

"The major drawback is speed, 3.5 is also a compromise and this results in low light issues where one does not want to use flash."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
90 - 36.2°
18-55mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200.

horizontal angle of view
66.5 - 24.2°
27.5-84mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

Cons

The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs other Nikon DX wide angle lenses

	Poor zoom range
	3.1x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	18 mm
	Max focal length	55 mm	below average
	Zoom range	3.1x
	Magnification	1:3.2 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/36	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S	above average
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR	unique
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon DX
	Length	79 mm
	Diameter	74 mm
	Filter size	52 mm
	Weight	265 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	66.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	24.2°
	Wide vertical	46.9°
	Telephoto vertical	16.1°
	Wide diagonal	76.3°
	Telephoto diagonal	28.8°

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX lens?

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Tarun

(5:13 PM, November 12, 2012)

Fabulous depth of field. Great for indoor crowd shots where all will be in focus, and great travel lens when you want to be shot with the background scene both to in focus. Just as our vision is.

Tofael Tohin

(5:27 PM, August 28, 2011)

An excellent lens. Sharp enough and the VR is very much helpful. Highly recommended.

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Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs other Nikon DX lenses

Cons

The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs other Nikon DX lenses

The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs other Nikon DX wide angle lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX lens?

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