| Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens | 
| Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $114.00 (On sale from $124.89)
as of 9/8/2010 23:24 EDT details
You Save: $10.89 (9%)
New (6) Used (4) Refurbished (2) from $100.00
Seller: 17th Street Photo
Rating:  35 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 3 x 1.8 x 1.8
MPN: B000LWJ1ES
Model: B000LWJ1ES
UPC: 018208021703
EAN: 0018208021703
Release Date: February 15, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 18-55mm lens with f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon DX-format SLR cameras | | • | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) provides accurate, quiet high-speed autofocusing | | • | ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration for superior optical performance | | • | 7-blade rounded diaphragm produces natural out-of-focus highlights | | • | Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 2.9 inches long; weighs 7.2 ounces |
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Product Description
NIKON 18-55MM II F/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed exclusively for Nikon DX-format SLR cameras, this 18-55mm lens approximates the picture angle performance of a 27-82.5mm lens in the 35mm format, ensuring superb versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations. The lens offers such features as a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) with a compact rod-type design that provides fast, ultra-quiet autofocusing; an ED glass element that minimizes chromatic aberration and produces a superior optical performance; a hybrid aspherical element that delivers high resolution and contrast; and a seven-blade rounded diaphragm that produces more natural out-of-focus highlights. The focus mode switch, meanwhile, makes it a breeze to switch quickly between autofocus (A) and manual (M) focus. Finally, the lens's Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare to provide an even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions. All Nikon lenses carry a five-year warranty. - Focal length: 18-55mm
- Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6
- Minimum aperture: f/22-38
- Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups, with one ED glass element
- Picture angle: 76 to 28 degrees (at 50 feet)
- Minimum focus: 0.9 feet throughout entire zoom range
- Filter attachment size: 52mm
- Included accessories: LC-52 snap-on front and rear lens cap
- Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 2.9 inches long
- Weight: 7.2 ounces
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 35
 Good Practical Lens & Great Price July 29, 2010
Michael VandeKerckhove (Lincolnshire, Illinois)
This lens is a top rated lens by Consumer Reports. See their December 2009 issue and the standard zoom lens that they reviewed. With its moderate wide angle to moderate telephoto, it is a great lens to use for a lot of every day situations, particularly those with family and friends. It is lightweight (only about 14 ounces), so it is easy to carry around. The autofocus is very responsive. I love the pictures that I have got with it--bright and clear. All of this at the price for which Amazon sells this lens is a great deal. The only drawback for me on the lens was the lack of image stabilization. Nikon, however, does sell a similar lens with a image stabilizer, but it will cost you more.
Great purchase June 2, 2010
Melissa Putnam
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Lens came in a timely manner, was packaged more than adequately and arrived with no issues. The lens was in great working order and we've had no problems with it.
 Disposable May 1, 2010
K. Jaros (Akron, OH)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the standard lens that comes bundled with many entry level kits. It is not a bad lens. The pictures were crisp and evenly lit. It focused fairly fast when it was new. It is very light, adding little weight to the camera. It is amazingly dust resistant for a cheap lens. No noticeable dust accumulation inside, even after heavy use. For light, full auto use, this lens is probably great. For other uses - not so much. Here are the main problems:
* Cheap, flimsy construction: the silent wave motor on this lens is a cheap budget edition. The gears are plastic (so is the rest of the lens). They wear out which becomes noticeable by the camera having an increasingly harder time to focus.
* Manual focus is unusable: The lens hes an auto/manual switch, but focusing is done by means of a tiny ring at the end of the lens which is hopelessly imprecise. (it only moves 1/4 of a turn)
* Filter mount turns when focusing: forget using polarization filters.
* Fragile: do not apply (any) pressure to the front of the lens. I accidentally snapped the AF gear shaft by placing the camera lens down in a camera case.
If you don't move your camera a lot, this will make a great all-purpose lens. Or use it as a disposable lens for sandy or dusty environments where you would not want to use an expensive lens.
Love my Nikon April 24, 2010
Anonymous (Ocean City, MD)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great for beginners looking to branch out from a "point a shoot" digi camera. I am loving my Nikon D3000 but after using this lens for a few months I'm ready for something a little bit bigger. Great to start out with, though.
VR is better but this works fine April 6, 2010
jerbo56 (west palm beach, fl)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
In the focal range that I am using this for I have had no movt/blurr in the pics. Perhaps at low light the VR would help but if you can save some money by using this lense...its fine. I did get an USA 5 year warranty lense and be sure to ask any seller if its a "grey" market lense or a USA one. Not saying that a sellers warranty is not good, but perhaps, Nikon could be better.
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