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Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens

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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)

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  • Ultra-compact 3x zoom lens designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models
  • 18-55mm focal length
  • f3.5-5.6 maximum aperture
  • 7 elements in 5 groups; 1 extra-low dispersion element and 1 hybrid aspherical element
  • Silent Wave Motor
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  • Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.7 x 3.7 inches ; 9.6 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B0009HN57E
  • Item model number: 2158
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
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  • Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

NIKON 18-55MM F/3.5-4.5G AF-S DX

Customer Reviews

Great service, great shopping experience and great lens only if it continues to work. Christopher R Apgar  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
To anyone purchasing a lens, I seriously recommend this as a starter lens. Matthew R. Lilly  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
Very crisp clear images. Leo Koach  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
93 of 98 people found the following review helpful
The current issue of Popular Photography has a glowing review of this lens and its sibling, the 55mm-200mm zoom lens, for Nikon DX Digital SLR cameras. I'm amazed that Nikon has opted to produced a high quality moderate wide angle zoom lens for digital SLRs at a relatively low price. But don't be fooled that this relatively inexpensive lens isn't capable of producing excellent results, which the fine Popular Photography review certainly attests (At nearly every focal length there is excellent contrast and resolution, with minimal barrel distortion, except at 18mm, since there the barrel distortion is a bit noticeable: this would only have an adverse impact in photographing buildings, but again, the impact is just hardly noticeable.). Nikon has opted to use most of its optical innovations, including the new improved Super Nikon Intergrated Coating (Nikon's latest multicoating) to help greatly minimize flare and thus produce images which have excellent contrast and resolution. For many owners of Nikon's inexpensive line of DX Digital SLRs, such as the new Nikon D70s, this lens and its 55mm-200mm zoom sibling, may be all the optical firepower they'll need for photography, with the chance of expanding sometime later into Nikon's impressive line of superb optics for 35mm film and digital photography.
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44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A great lens at an amazingly cheap price July 29, 2006
The Nikon 18-55 is one of those rare pieces of glass that surprises across the board -- I find that it is far superior to the more expensive Nikon 18-70 kit lens now packaged with most new Nikon dSLR's. The 18-55 is not only a third of the price, but it is crisper and clearer at 18, and super sharp from 35 - 55. There is next to no barrel distortion at 18, certainly far less that the 18-70. And there is nothing better than a 6 ounce lens for carrying to parties, events, and dinners, rather than those pound+ lenses. I highly recommend this lens.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm quite happy with this lens April 22, 2006
I'm quite happy with this lens, included in the D50 kit. It seems much better than my old Canon and Sigma zooms (which I've sold some years ago, after change from a EOS650 to digital), although it presents some barrel distortion at wide-angle (18mm). To be honest, I only noticed it recently (only after taking a few hundred shots), when I had the chance to get some pictures with the ocean at the horizon. I will try to remember not to use this lens at 18mm with perfectly "horizontal horizons"...

Anyhow, one can solve it in Photoshop, quite easily.

Overall, I'm content with the building quality and sharpness of this lens and, probably, I'll spend much more time with it (getting used again with a SLR).
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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars decent, but be gentle September 11, 2010
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So, this is the 3rd version of this lens I have owned. The first one came with the camera, and since then I have purchased two from Amazon. This is a great beginner lens. Does what it is supposed to do and produces nice images.

The biggest problem I have with this lens is its construction. The reason I have bought 3. Now, I know I prob. should just pick a different lens, but this one is soooo compact and light! back to the construction, be careful of bumping, knocking and general use hazards, the previous 2 lenses have broken different parts internally, due to my clumsy nature.

The other lenses I own have been through the same if not MORE and are still kicking. In fact I fell down about a 15 foot edge of a trail in Yellowstone 2 years ago with my 55-200VR IN MY POCKET and have had no problems with it.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Value for the entry-level amateur March 29, 2006
I bought this lens for just over $100.00 on eBay. I expected it to perform as well as it does. For the price, the lens is better than the 28-80mm by far. The images are clear (in good lighting conditions) and the sharpness is adequate. I have taken several thousand pictures with the lens, and I am satisfied with its performance. The macro photo possibilities are generally acceptable. It is a good beginning lens because you really get what you pay for. The lens does not perform well in low-light conditions, however, due to its aperture limitations. It does not feel too light, although the plastic mount is a liability if you remove lenses often. All in all, it is a worthwhile purchase for anyone excited about jumping into photography. This is a good, general portrait, landscape, and non-zoom macro lens.

EDIT: 2/26/07 The lens began sticking after a few months and ultimately became useless. I dismantled it to determine the cause and noted that the (unofficial name) three rails that the internal lens slides on all have a velvet-type layer of friction material glued to them. One of my rails started losing it's adhesive velvet material and the lens stuck on it as I zoomed in and out, eventually causing my zoom to be inoperable.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A really terrific lens August 28, 2006
I upgraded to a D200 from my D70 and waited and waited and am still waiting for my 18-200 VR. I needed a wide angle lens so I listened to Ken Rockwell (I enourage everyone to visit his site) and bought the 18-55. It is a wonderful lens, produces excellent, sharp images, is light weight, and focuses quickly. It's an inexpensive build, but for the price I can use for a few years (or until my 18-200 arrives which ever is first) and feel that I have gotten more than my money's worth. Don't let the light weight fool you, though, this is a great lens.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens super price
This lens let me get more close up pictures that my big lens, and quality is colors and details is great.
Published 2 days ago by cayala
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this lens
Based on recommendations here, I ordered this lens and have already taken more than 300 photos using it. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Carol Miller
4.0 out of 5 stars Good lens and value for the money
Completely satisfied. Bought as a replacement for original lens when the plastic mounting ring broke from dropping the camera. Does the job, can't beat for the price. Read more
Published 1 month ago by KEN
2.0 out of 5 stars Great lens until it breaks
It's been a while now, but I'm pretty sure I got this lens in a kit with the Nikon D40. Now between the Canon and Nikon cameras, I've always thought the Nikon held up well, but I'm... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. duffy
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Awesome
The lens that came with our camera broke, so I bought this as a replacement. At first I just thought it was the same that I currently had, but when I got it I realized that it's a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Replacement Lens...because I cannot go without it
I purchased a D3100 kit which included this lens last year and brought it on a storm chasing adventure on the High Plains. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Catherine M. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth what you pay for it
Not an expensive lens so it has it's limitations but that's to be expected. Overall I would say it's a great low end mm coverage lens for the price.
Published 1 month ago by M. Pool
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I wanted!
Nikon product exactly like the one that came with my camera when I bough it with the bundle. Have been taking pictures ith it now for a few weeks and am very happy with the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brandon
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice lens
This is a very good starter skit lens. Very good at focusing. This lens is good to just play around with or get some serious shots.
Published 2 months ago by Paige White
5.0 out of 5 stars love it, good for close ups.
We bought the camera with the original lens(this is the same one it comes with)...unfortunately the lens broke when autofocussing and we couldn't get it replaced despite it being... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jennifer M. Spooner
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