Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR

	APS-C sized image Lenses that create APS-C sized image are designed for digital only. They cannot be used on cameras that have image sensor larger than the APS-C format. These lenses are not suitable for film cameras either. Ultrasonic AF Lenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No stepping motor AF Lenses with stepping motor focusing mechanism are better for contrast based focusing, and are quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No Low Dispersion lens element is used Low Dispersion lens elements help to reduce chromatic aberration. Built-in image stabilizer Image stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Plastic mount Cheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. No Internal Focusing Internally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus. No Internal Zoom Internally zooming lenses don't change their size while focal length is changing. The front lens is rotating The fixed front lens is not rotating during zoom and/or focusing. This allows the photographer to use petal shaped lens hood. Fixed front lenses also make the use of polarization filters a lot easier. Not Sealed Weather sealed lenses are protected from dust and water. While they are not water proof, these lenses can be used in rain and other humid environments. Some sealings only provide protection against dust or water, not both. Sealing is only available when the lens is used on a similarly weather sealed camera body. No drop-in filter support Drop-in filters are used in those lenses where either the front lens is too large, or the field of view doesn't permit the use of traditional filters at the front of the lens. Usually bright tele and ultra-wide angle lenses support this filter type.
With its significant resolving power and Vibration Reduction (VR), this lens achieves clear images easily. Remarkably light, despite featuring VR, and it captures fantastic close-up shots at a 0,28m / 0,9ft focus distance.

With its significant resolving power and Vibration Reduction (VR), this lens achieves clear images easily. Remarkably light, despite featuring VR, and it captures fantastic close-up shots at a 0,28m / 0,9ft focus distance.

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Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Specification

Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Specification
Available mount(s)	Nikon F
Application(s)	Portrait, Closeup, Landscape, Architecture
Category(s)	Standard zoom
Multiplier	1.5×
Stabilizer	yes (3 f-stop advantage)
Focal length	18 - 55 mm (3.1× zoom)
Lens construction	7 elements in 5 groups
Angle of view	35mm: N/A digital: 76-28.17°
Number of blades	7
Maximum aperture	wide: f/3.5 tele: f/5.6
Minimum aperture	wide: f/22 tele: f/38
Minimum focusing distance	28 cm
Magnification	0.31×
Filter size	52 mm
Size	∅ 73 × 79.5 mm
Weight	265 g
Notes
AF speed	0.7 sec. (from close up to infinity)
AF sound
Internal focusing	no
Internal zoom	no
Fix front lens	no
Mount type	plastic
Weather sealed	no
Drop in filter	no
Ultrasonic AF	yes
Stepping motor AF	no
APS-C sized circle	yes
Low dispersion lens element	no
Hard case	N/A
Soft case	CL-0715
Lens hood	HB-33 printable lens hood
Tripod adapter	N/A