Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
18-105 mm
autofocus 5.8x 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

"Purchased this to replace the standard 18-55mm that came with my D60. Find it much more useful in shooting candid situations at small social functions and outdoors with the added range of up to 105mm."

"i just love this lens great photos,fast af, easy to use"

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

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

Nikon D4
90 - 19.5°
horizontal angle of view
18-105mm
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.

Nikon D5100
66.5 - 12.8°
horizontal angle of view
27.5-160mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs other Nikon DX lenses

Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Nikon VR

Cons

The Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs other Nikon DX lenses

Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

The Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs other Nikon DX travel lenses

Max focal length Poor telephoto lens Help
105 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom range Help
5.8x

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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18 mm
Max focal length
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105 mm
Zoom range
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5.8x
above average above average
Magnification
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Unknown

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/3.5
Wide maximum
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Unknown
Tele minimum
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f/5.6
below average below average
Tele maximum
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Unknown

Features

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

Form factor

Lens mount
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Nikon DX
Length
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Unknown
Diameter
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Unknown
Filter size
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Unknown
Weight
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Unknown

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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66.5°
Telephoto horizontal
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12.8°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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46.9°
Telephoto vertical
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8.5°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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76.3°
Telephoto diagonal
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15.3°
above average above average

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens?

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