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| Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $249.95
Buy New: $95.00
You Save: $154.95 (62%)
New (6) Used (7) Refurbished (2) from $85.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  16 reviews
Media: Electronics
Fragile: 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: 2170
Model: 2170
UPC: 018208021703
EAN: 0018208021703
ASIN: B000LWJ1ES
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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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
Product Description
For use with Nikon SLR Digital Camera / Uses optional HB-33 Lens Hood / Ultra-high speed autofocusing / ED II Glass Element Lens Nikon Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare to provide even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation Focal Length - 18-55mm (35mm equivalent 27-82.5mm) Minimum Aperture - f/22-32 Maximum Aperture - f/3.5-5.6 Lens Construction - 7 elements in 5 groups (with 1 ED II glass element and 1 hybrid aspherical lens element) DX Type - DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models Minimum Focus Distance - 0.28m (11.4 inches) Filter/Attachment Size - 52mm Weight - Approx. 210g (6.8 oz.) / Dimensions - Approx. 69mm x 75mm long (2.7 in. x 2.9 in.) Maximum Reproduction Ratio - 1 - 3.2 Included Accessories - LC-52 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, Rear Lens Cap Optional Accessories - HB-33 Lens Hood, CL-0715 Soft Lens Pouch
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Great lens - Great macro March 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am very pleased with this lens. I mostly bought it for macro photos, but is gave me a whole new perspective for a "normal" lens for digital 35 mm SLR. Very pleased indeed.
Great value lens!! February 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For experienced shooters, don't expect much. For those just starting out with digital SLR photography, it's the best kit lens to use. This lens can really deliver great pictures. Provided you know what you're doing. That simply means understanding how to use aperture, shutter speed, white balance, ISO, and lighting among other things to achieve the best results. That also means you have to minimize using "toink" (auto) mode to learn. Not that the different auto modes don't take great shots. They actually do, except, they don't always come out the way you want them to. I use this along with a D40x body. And most of the time it has helped me take great pictures. I say most of the time only because this lens does have its limits. When you understand this, you should be just fine. For shooting distant objects try the 55-200mm VR lens. For shooting objects in low light conditions try the 50mm f/1.8D lens. In any case, hope this helps.
 You get what you pay for! February 9, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this lens as well as the 55-200mm VR lens as a kit for my D80. For the price you can't beat what the lens does, but you will not be getting a lens that performs well. It is slow to focus at times, and pictures are not as sharp as I would like them to be. I use the 55-200mm VR lens and it is outstanding. If you are on a budget then it will get the job done, but don't expect superior quality from a budget lens. The saying goes.....you get what you pay for.
Excellent Short Zoom Lens January 19, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this lens as part of a package with a Nikon D40x camera. While the 18-55mm range is a bit short for my taste, I do like using this lens.
Pros:
-very light weight
-reasonably fast auto-focus
-high quality image resolution
Cons:
none
There is a vibration reduction ("VR") version of this lens, but at this focal length I don't miss it.
 "Move on folks, there's nothing here to look at"... January 4, 2008
2 out of 9 found this review helpful
Slow lens, acceptable optics but very lightweight. If you're crazy enough to consider buying this passable lens included in the Nikon camera kits, save up instead for the 18-200 mm with vibration reduction. The latter lens is incomparable in its utility when compared to the former.
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