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

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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (124 customer reviews)

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Important Warranty Information: All Nikkor autofocus lenses from Nikon Inc. USA include four years of Nikon Extended Service Coverage at no charge. Be sure to look for the Nikon ESC certificate with every Nikkor lens purchase you make.
  • 18-55mm lens with f3.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon DSLR cameras
  • Focal length equivalent to 27 to 82.5mm in 35mm photography
  • Features a Silent Wave Motor and and Vibration Reduction (VR)
  • 0.28 meter/0.9 foot closest focusing distance throughout the entire zoom range

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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 2.9 x 2.9 inches ; 9.3 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
  • ASIN: B000ZMCILW
  • Item model number: 2176
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (124 customer reviews)
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  • Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Nikon Total Digital SLR Imaging System includes world-renowned optical quality from Nikkor lenses. Ongoing research and development of Nikkor lenses allows Nikon to continuously provide Nikon digital SLR photographers with additional choices and even greater optical performance.

Nikon is pleased to add to the lineup the new AF-S DX-Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR, a lens featuring a built-in Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction (VR). The AF-S DX-Nikkor 18- 55mm f3.5-5.6G VR is an affordable, and compact, 3x zoom lens with amazing versatility. This new lens provides enhanced shooting flexibility as the latest addition to the Nikon DX-Nikkor lens lineup.

Feature and Performance Highlights

  • 3x zoom lens covering the most frequently used focal range of 18 to 55mm (picture angle is equivalent to focal length from 27 to 82.5mm in Nikon FX or 35mm format)
  • Vibration Reduction enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible (as determined by Nikon performance tests)
  • Optical design, optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs for superior performance
  • Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes various types of lens aberration
  • High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction while substantially reducing ghosting and flare
  • Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operation
  • Rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
  • 0.28 meter/0.9 foot closest focusing distance throughout the entire zoom range
  • Accepts 52mm filter attachments
  • Comfortable lens barrel features rugged construction; separate zoom and focusing rings provide the smooth operation preferred by professionals

What's in the box:
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom lens, LC-52 front lens cap, rear lens protector

Product Description

Nikon 18-55MM F3.5-5.6G DX VR (2176)

Customer Reviews

The build is great, a little better then the kit lens. Gadget freak  |  20 reviewers made a similar statement
I would recommend this lens though to anyone looking at it. Joseph Roybal  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
112 of 116 people found the following review helpful
By Scooter
I have the original 18-55mm AF-S DX which came with my D40 kit and love it - it weighs nothing, performs brilliantly, and focuses so close that I can use it as a macro if I want. I decided to get this since I do quite a bit of indoor photography without flash, and wanted some extra stability in low-light, longer-shutter speed situations from the Vibration Reduction which I have on my 18-200mm VR but don't use on my D40 (I use that on my D300, and it almost never comes off). It's performed brilliantly under such circumstances; I can get sharp shots at 1/20, 1/10 and even 1/8 if I'm really stable at the time of the shot - something I couldn't reliably get from the non-VR version. It also helps in the long end (55mm) in uneven light and other times when the VR becomes necessary. In terms of sharpness, light falloff, distortion, and all the other metrics, this lens is as good as, or slightly better, than the original non-VR version. It is also a bit heavier and seems a bit more solid in construction, with a tighter zoom ring and differently-sculpted manual focus ring (with more recessed plastic indentations compared with the original model). I think the addition of VR makes it the perfect lens for the D40, D40x or newly-introduced D60, since its performance is so much better in all metrics and tests (particularly distortion and sharpness) than some of its would-be step-up replacements (i.e. the 18-135, the 24-120, etc.)

If you generally do lots of flash or outdoor photography, and don't tend to experience slower shutter speeds due to lighting issues, or take most of your shots at the wider end of the scale (i.e. 18-25mm) this lens is probably an upgrade that you can either do with or without. In the end the investment is quite small for those few times that VR might save the shot, so I would get one. Granted, VR at this level (i.e not 200 or 300mm) is less about hand shake in daylight, but more about low lighting conditions and longer shutter speeds. As for some reviewer's comments on the default lens speed, etc. - this is a $200 prosumer lens, not a $1,500 17-55mm pro wide-zoom with f/2.8 costing 8 times what this lens costs; for the money, you can't get anything better for a Nikon with this kind of performance.

Additional notes: There is some clunking sound from the VR occasionally when focusing, and there is no hood or lens pouch included, but that's less of an issue if, as most people do, you have a camera or lens bag, and as for the hood, I've never used one and never had a problem; if there's sunglare, I can cup my hand around the lens (since it's so light) and have no issues. I think some people use lens hoods to somehow show off that they're "photographers" or "hobbyist-pros" rather than for the reduction of flare and glare when outside in bright sunlight (sometimes direct, etc.) or under sharp lighting. Honestly, I've seen guys taking indoor shots of artwork exhibits under soft lighting with the hood on.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little lens June 1, 2008
I own both the VR and non-VR versions of this lens and use them on a Nikon D40. I have found no issues or instances where the non-VR outperforms the VR. I get all the picture quality I expect and love to use this lens for outdoor landscape shots as well as indoor shots. I fully recommend this lens, and highly recommend purchasing a polarizing filter to use with it for outdoor shooting. The VR is very useful when shooting indoors as it allows me to take crisp, clear pictures down to 1/20 sec shutter speeds while shooting hand-held.
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30 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens February 26, 2009
By Ali S.
This is a great lens, and a good upgrade over the older 18-55mm ii with NO VR. The image stabilization really helps you here, i used to get blurry pictures in the evenings and dark environments. This one solves those problems. There is one fundamental problem with this lens. It lacks ED and that means severe lens flare and ghosting. Only way to solve this is to avoid taking pics in the direction of the sun or bright lights. A lens hood may also help. However during night times you may not be able to do anything about street lights as you are probably taking a direct photo of them. For that The 55-200mm VR does have two sets of ED which dramatically reduces flare and ghosting making it probably the best telephoto lens for Nikon. Couple this with the 55-200mm VR and 90% of your photography needs are covered. If you really care about lens flare then you should probably stick with the NON-VR 18-55mm as it is a better lens during day time with ED. Stock NON-VR 18-55mm is proven to be also sharper. Your choice but overall its a fantastic lens. I have this with the 55-200mm VR and i probably wont ever need another lens.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Replacement lens
Bought this lens to replace the kit lens that came with my Nikon D5000. This works great for my everyday photos and videoing!
Published 2 days ago by nkochrn
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
Works great! nothing wrong with it. I love it :) Shipped in only two days! I am very happy with this invesment !
Published 4 days ago by Alissa simino
5.0 out of 5 stars Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens
Worked fine the first time. Had an old lenes that didn't work. This one did the trick. Easy to use with a D5100.
Published 17 days ago by Robert Wintermeier
4.0 out of 5 stars It was not for me.
Nothing really bad to say other than It just wasn't for me and decided I didn't need it. Thank you
Published 22 days ago by vhibler
5.0 out of 5 stars Nikon lens
Great lens, but that is what Nikon is know for. This will be perfect for a varitey of shooting requirements.
Published 24 days ago by bob
5.0 out of 5 stars Nikon 18-55mm Zoom Lens
I bought the product for a Photographer and he was delighted to receive it . He told me that it enhanced his work immensely.
Published 24 days ago by Beverley Malcolm
3.0 out of 5 stars Cheap plastic mount.
This lens came with my Nikon D5000 camera. Its a nice sharp lens with a cheap bayonet mount. mine fell on the floor from a short distance. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Thoreau Russ
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens
I just love this lens for indoor shooting and close up nature shots outdoors!!!

The product arrived promptly and works flawlessly!
Published 1 month ago by Tennis guy
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect
My daughter inherited a nicon DSLR and all it had was the telephoto lens. She was so happy to have this lens so that she could take normal pictures from normal distances. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rawbin
5.0 out of 5 stars SO HAPPY
I'm very happy with this product. My lens has been broken for two year and I finally gathered up the courage to spend the money on a new one. Fast shipping!
Published 1 month ago by Stephanie Ortiz
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In-depth review from dpreview.com:
Read the full Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom lens review at dpreview.com
The 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G AF-S VR is certainly a worthy upgrade to Nikon's already well-regarded kit lens. The addition of the Vibration Reduction system, which seems equally capable as those previously only available on more expensive lenses such as the 18-200mm VR, greatly extends shooting flexibility into low-light situations which would previously have required a faster lens or tripod. And the optics are at least as good as before, meaning you'll get few nasty surprises when those precious images are viewed up-close on the computor monitor.

Read the full Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom lens review at dpreview.com


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