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

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

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.

 

One or more Low Dispersion lens element is used

Low Dispersion lens elements help to reduce chromatic aberration.

 

Not stabilized

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.

 

No Internal Focusing

Internally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus.

 

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.
Compact, lightweight lens design, and 3x zoom. Ideals as a normal lens for Nikon DX-format SLRs. New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor enables accuracy and super-quiet operation. ED-glass element for minimal chromatic aberration and superior optical performance. Hybrid aspherical element for high resolution and contrast. M/A mode for instant switching to manual focus even during AF operation. 7-blade ronded diaphragm for more natural out-of-focus highlights.

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

Available mount(s) Nikon F
Application(s) Portrait, Closeup, Landscape, Architecture
Category(s) Standard zoom
Multiplier 1.5×
Stabilizer no
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/32 tele: N/A
Minimum focusing distance 28 cm
Magnification 0.31×
Filter size 52 mm
Size ∅ 70.5 × 74 mm
Weight 192 g
Notes
AF speed N/A
AF sound
Internal focusing no
Internal zoom N/A
Fix front lens no
Mount type N/A
Weather sealed N/A
Drop in filter N/A
Ultrasonic AF yes
APS-C sized circle yes
Low dispersion lens element yes
Hard case N/A
Soft case CL-0715 (not included)
Lens hood HB-33 (not included)
printable lens hood
Tripod adapter N/A
Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Specification

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Inexpensive Moderate Wide Angle Zoom for Nikon DX Digital SLR Cameras

Aug 21, 2005

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.

A great lens at an amazingly cheap price

Jul 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.

I'm quite happy with this lens

Apr 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).

A really terrific lens

Aug 29, 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.

Very good for a "kit" lens

Apr 12, 2007

Typically the kit lens on an SLR is something along the lines of "You wanted a piece of glass, you got a piece of glass."

Certainly handling the lens doesn't inspire confidence, as it's mostly plastic, and feels flimsy. Many people often put down plastic lenses as they're supposedly to liable to break, but the ones saying that are often veterans from the film era when camera bodies were metal and simple. I'd say if you've dropped your digital SLR hard enough to break a plastic lens, you've probably broken a few other things as well.

What the 18-55 does offer is a 3X zoom, silent wave motor focusing, and widely spaced zoom settings, with only moderate distortion. It's not until you've used some other zoom lenses, where at the wide angle everything turns in a barreled funhouse, or the zoom settings are something like 28-35-50------135---200 that you appreciate how well this lens is thought out.

The only odd thing about the lens is it extends and then retracts through the zoom cycle. The silent wave motor is quick and fast, and results have consistently been sharp.

While it's "only" a 3X zoom, it gets around the compromises in distortion that full length zooms have. Pair this with the 55-200mm VR and you'll have 90 percent of your photo needs covered.

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