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Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens |  | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $245.00
Buy Used: $109.00
as of 7/29/2010 14:12 PDT details
You Save: $136.00 (56%)
New (8) from $194.95
Seller: Camera Maniac
Rating:  57 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 2.9 x 2.9 x 3.1
MPN: B000ZMCILW
Model: B000ZMCILW
UPC: 018208021765
EAN: 0018208021765
ASIN: B000ZMCILW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX Nikkor VR Lens - Compact 3x zoom lens covering the most frequently used focal range of 18 to 55mm
- Vibration Reduction minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, enabling sharper pictures hand-held at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible
- 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
- Close focusing distance to 0.9 feet (0.28 meters) throughout the entire zoom range
- Separate zoom and focusing rings ensure responsive operation
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 57
 Excellent incremental improvement over an already-excellent lens February 27, 2008
Scooter (United States)
54 out of 56 found this review helpful
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.
Great Lens February 26, 2009
Ali S. (Toronto)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
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.
Best walk around glass for D80 April 15, 2008
Alfredo F. Lacayo (Nicaragua)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I love this glass as much as I love my 50mm f/1.8, and that is saying a lot. This one, however, is more versatile because of its zoom and is the best walk around lens for the D80. The VR is useful in low light, it is a nice option to have and the price is right.
Nice little lens June 2, 2008
Mark A. Manske (Fargo, ND)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
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.
Great lens for the price March 18, 2008
David J. Roberts (Sun Diego)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
As in all things in life, "You get want you pay for." But this lens is just a good deal. More than I expected for sub $200 and pleasant surprise. If you shoot in "demanding situations" spend the thousand bucks and enjoy, but if you want to take pictures of the kids in the front yard, this lens is sharp, has great VR (that no shaky thing), and again, is cheap.
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