Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens USA
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The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX lens is an ultra compact, lightweight standard zoom lens that has a 3x focal zoom range and is ideally suited to compact Nikon digital SLR cameras with the DX size sensor.
This lens offers the most basic zoom range in the DX lens series, an equivalent focal length in 35mm terms of 27-82.5mm. It will conveniently cover everything from tight indoor portraits to standard snap shots.
Note: Use of DX lenses are not recommended with 35mm, "full-frame" FX type cameras (e.g. D3, D700), or APS SLR cameras.
Note: AF-S feature is not supported by certain camera models. Please click here for a list of compatible models.
Note! DX lenses are NOT recommended for use with 35mm, "full-frame" FX digital, or APS SLR cameras
- Optics
- One ED glass element and one hybrid aspherical lens element guarantee high-resolution, high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion.
- SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
- The improved SWM built into the lens offers smooth and quiet autofocus performance.
- Rounded Diaphragm
- The rounded diaphragm opening (7 blades) makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.
- M/A Mode
- M/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual even during AF servo operation, with virtually no time lag.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18 - 55 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon DX FX in DX Crop Mode |
| Angle of View | 76° - 28° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 11" (28 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.31x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.22 |
| Groups/Elements | 5/7 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 52 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.8 x 2.9" (7.11 x 7.37 cm) |
| Weight | 7.23 oz (205 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 242 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (198)
- Lightweight (185)
- Easily interchangeable (160)
- Consistent output (135)
- Durable (70)
Cons
- Weak casing (31)
- Slow focus (16)
- Poor in low light (15)
- Blurry focus (6)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (112)
- Low light (60)
- General purpose (59)
- Weddings (58)
- Sports/action (40)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (72), Casual photographer (49), Semi-pro photographer (41), Enthusiast (24), Semi-professional (16)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (89), Yes (11)
Most Liked Positive Review
Small, sharp, very light and cheap
This is small, handy, very sharp and cheap. What more can you ask for? Although I am more used to shoot with my 17-55mm f/2.8 which is one of the heaviest ...Read complete review
This is small, handy, very sharp and cheap. What more can you ask for? Although I am more used to shoot with my 17-55mm f/2.8 which is one of the heaviest lens in its class, this one solved the problem when i want to be more mobile with my D200. I also recommend reading the review by ken rockwell at his website about this lens. go to search and type Nikon 18-55mm ED II. Take note that ED II is a lot sharper than the older version which only says 18-55mm ED. Dont think twice about this lens, this is one of the best Nikon lens that i ever used. Compared to my 17-55mm f/2.8 Nikon G lens which is worth $1,100.00, the image quality of this $120.00 is almost the same. They will only differ in the aperture and speed in focusing in low light situation, but if you are not into that, go ahead and order this now. This is even better than the 18-135mm, 18-70mm.
Expertise: Active hobbyist
Problems Encountered: Definitely none.
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8, Nikon 18-70mm, Nikon 18-200mm VR II
Items I Recommend: 52mm Lens filter
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Most Liked Negative Review
Plastic bayonet mounts!
This lens came as the kit lens with my D40 camera. The lens has a plastic bayonet mount. The plastic rails lasted just over one year before two of the three rails broke off....Read complete review
This lens came as the kit lens with my D40 camera. The lens has a plastic bayonet mount. The plastic rails lasted just over one year before two of the three rails broke off. Preliminary repair estimates from Nikon indicate that it will cost $77.00 to repair for [$] lens. Nikon should not be making lenses with plastic mounts no matter how basic the lens is meant to be.I would not recommend this lens to an enemy!It would be helpful if B&H would indicate the material of the mount on the specification sheets.
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
Use for events , family , and weddings.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
Great for all purpose shooting. Love it! Also does macro well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
I took it to Havasupai Canyon, left it on my D80 the 4 days we were there, suprised at the great clear shots in an environment abusive to equipment, great lense !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Basic
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Has short range
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Portraiture
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens for everyday basic shooting and especially for portraiture. It is steady, light weight and has a balanced feel on my D80.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens for close-up shots of flowers, insects, etc. It is great and I get compliments on my pictures all the time. It's not good for far away shots but is good for just the everyday snap shots, too. I'm very satisfied with it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Purpose
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
Use it for everyday pictures - light weight takes some great pictures - clear crisp. Not very good for indoor sports...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
It's not the best lens out there by far, but I like it because it's cheap, and gets the job done. I would suggest it to someone as a back-up lens, for someone who does photography as a hobby or someone who is just starting out. It's a good beginner lens, because you don't have to worry about it breaking and losing a boatload of money as a result. It's made mostly out of hard plastic, so its not the most sturdy material.
I got my first one with my very first dslr and it eventually broke (slid off track inside). However, It lasted me four years through some aggressive beginner abuse. Now that I'm more careful with my machinery, I bought a higher quality lens, and bought a replacement one of these. I just fancy it's utilitarian uses, so it's primarily a back-up or one that I use in iffy scenarios where I have to worry about it breaking.
The breakdown: Works decently enough in every situation. It's cheap, lightweight. Not the best out there, but it does its job. Not the most durable material, but it will still last you for a while.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- All around lens
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
My Nikon D50 orginal lense broke so I ordered this replacement and it works as well as the old one and makes less noise.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
I use this lens for close shots in sports photography and has been a reliable source so far. Though it does not zoom quite as far as a telephoto, it gets the job done.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
This little lens is awesome! Certainly perfect, but really nice. This actually surprised me as it turns out to be amazing at macro photography. It takes very good looking photos, and has incredible depth of field, even when it is fully extended and the aperture at f/5.6. It doesn't autofocus very quickly and the focus ring is a bit loose. I haven't had to change the lens much, so I'm not sure how the mount holds up. It doesn't zoom far, but the range it does zoom is pretty nice. It will take slightly wide-angled shots to slightly zoomed -in shots. Is it a pro-quality lens? No. But, is it the best entry-level kit lens you could ask for? I'd say so!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
I use my camera constantly - my daily companion, always on my shoulder. My original lens quit focusing, but the replacemewnt is perfect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
Slow to focus, but I expected that at this price. Optics seem very good. I am very wary of the cheap plastic mount so I handle it like a baby. Shame on Nikon for going so cheap. Most of us would happily pay a little more for a solid mount.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
Exactly what we needed to get the pictures of the whole room.
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
I'm finding this lens to be a great addition to my camera bag. Lightweight and very versatile!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Blurry Focus
- Poor in Low Light
- Weak Casing
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
I bought this as my first lens with an adapter to go along with a Panasonic GH1 which is used primarily for video. It has trouble with low light and it is frustrating to only have 2 f-stops. However it does its just, looks the part, feels pretty solid overall and gives a decent image. Do not expect this to be a lens to end all lenses, but it is perfect if you're on a budget (like myself) if you are interested in testing the waters of photography/DSLR filmmaking.I would say the focus is a little too sensitive for my taste. I feel often like it is either to close or too far and never just perfect for a great shot. I did mention the overall construction is solid, I do feel like the plast focus is a little unstable. I do not expect it to break or anything like that; however when I did a rapid change of focus from as far as possible to as close as possible, it made a rather depressing sound of plastic hitting plastic, which came off as rather cheap. Nitpicky? certainly. Should this affect your decision to purchase this lens? Probably not. Worth mentioning? Apparently.If you get this lens and expect amazing things, you might be disappointed. If you purchase this lens expecting a great value, you will be extremely content and it should serve you rather well. If you expect a piece of [*], you will be wonderfully surprised!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
Autofocus is less than one second. Its my first auto so I have no comparison data. Compact and lightweight it works for that. Focusing ring is nearly useless.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
When first used lens was amazed at how quiet the operation was. Lens is respnsive and does everything I need. I will not be using the lens heavily so the plastic mount is not a problem for me and made the cost more than accceptable!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
The lens that came with my camera broke and I could not find a replacement lens anywhere in Fresno just like it, then I found B&H. It's perfect and I have my camera working like it's brand new!!!
Love it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
I got this to replace the previous version that came with my D50 kit. So far I am loving it! The focusing motor is much quieter and faster.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens:
This is the first lens that I have bough for my digital SLR, and it may be the last. It does everything that I need it to do. It is sharp, finds focus well if I need to set it to auto, and is durable thus far. The zoom is nice but I just move myself if I need to get closer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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