AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
This compact, lightweight 3X zoom, designed exclusively for use with Nikon’s DX-format, is perfect for a wide variety of shooting situations.
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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
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Manual focus difficult at best
In this case you definitely get what you pay for.
Pros: The glass is sharp and the auto focus quick and quiet. Good starter lens for the price.
Cons: If you need to switch to manual focus, the lens construction makes this task sloppy and near impossible.
When the lens is switched to the manual focus mode, there is simply not enough friction on the element used to focus the keep a sharp focus. Too much "play" in the focus ring really makes this lens only good for auto focus. Thankfully, the AF works great in most situations provided you have good contrast within the framed shot.
July 30, 2010
Great camera; bad kit lens
In less than two years, I've sent the lens for repair of the autofocus motor TWICE.
July 30, 2010
plastic mount no good
the lens is great but the plastic mount is poor and breaks easly and to replace costs alot I am going to try to replace it myself
June 4, 2011
Be careful about buying this lens..It broke on me after very little use. I believe there are issues with this lens...I took very good care of it and it still broke.
February 24, 2011
beginners kit lens
Seems I follow the path of most here in this lens has lost its aouto-functionability as reported by others.
I have upgraded to the AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm, f/3.5-5.6 G ED lens, much wieghtier and very quick on focus, but then it cost as much as my D40X did !
December 11, 2010
at first this lens was perfect for my armature photography. its all i needed or wanted! takes a great variety of photos- far away to up close macro.
but then...........
it broke. the auto focus just jammed up and is constantly forcing me to use manuel focus.
so, i say "careful what you wish for" because in theory this is a great versatile lens, but its flimsy and breaks after only 1 year! to add to my frustration, i sent it off THREE times to have it fixed....and theyve yet to completely fix it. auto focus still broken...
if youre a beginner, get this lens...just be cautious it might break.
November 25, 2010
weak focus
The focus of this lens is not always accurate. Apparently the manual focus ring on the front is very wimpy. Even on auto focus the SLIGHTEST movement, (ie. breathing on it) is enough to throw it out. I can compensate, SOMETIMES, by squeezing the aperture to its smallest setting. But that can get VERY annoying.
August 5, 2010
This product came as a kit lens with my D40. I used it a few times before the auto focus stopped working. Can't find my receipt to have it serviced so I guess I have purchase another.
Very disappointed with this
lens.
Wbraze
July 30, 2010
Optically OK but flimsy.
The optical quality of this lens is decent. Surprisingly good for the price actually. Unfortunately the build quality is atrocious to the point that I have a very hard time recommending it to anyone.
Overall it's just a flimsy plastic piece of junk, which unfortunately is now the standard for consumer-level lenses. However in particular I had quite a few issues with the focus mechanism jamming for no apparent reason. On top of that, the rear element group seems to be attached to the lens with two or three small plastic tabs. One day I took the camera from my bag to discover that the rear group had somehow fallen off and become lodged sideways in the lens barrel, rendering the lens totally useless. The lens wasn't dropped or subjected to any shock that I know of, and the DSLR body it was attached to was fine.
I realize this is a cheap lens, but this level of quality is unacceptable at any price. Excellent durability is what made Nikon great, lets head back in that direction. Even the old Series E lenses, considered flimsy and cheap in their day, are heads above any of Nikon's lenses today in terms of build quality.
July 30, 2010
This is an OK lense but poorly constructed and repair by Nikon is astronomical.
Nikon....NEVER AGAIN !
July 30, 2010
Garbage
I've had a D40 with this lens for several years now and have had nothing but trouble with it. Like many others have mentioned the auto focus is a frequent problem, and it requires a trip to the factory to fix it. Mine's been in 3 times (during the warranty period) and it's doing it again now. I will never, EVER buy another Nikon. I'm sticking with Canon, like I should have done when I bought this camera.
August 26, 2011
This product works only part time.
In order to be able to take a picture with this lens, I have to turn it on manual. Automatic does not work at all. Manual works part time. I bought this in May of 2008. It has not worked for about six months. I believe at the cost of Nikon products that it should work longer than 2-1/2 years.
April 16, 2011
Have already sent it back twice!
I have been extremely disappointed in this product. This lens came with my Nikon D40x. In the 3 years that I have owned this camera, I have had to send the lens back twice b/c the autofocus stopped working - the first time just a little over a year after we bought it! Luckily, Nikon has fixed it b/c it has a 5 year warranty, but it still cost me $20 shipping each time I had to send it back! Now, I'm wondering what happens when it stops working after the warranty is up. It apparently costs as much to fix as it does to buy a new lens, so I guess I'll have to shell out $100+ for a new lens if it breaks again and my warranty is out. I spent WAY too much money on this camera to have had this trouble - twice!
July 31, 2010
Cheap Construction
The most damaging, from the shortest fall ever witnessed.
July 31, 2010
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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
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What does it means the symbol F - -?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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it means that you have removed the lens from your cameraNov 8, 2011 by
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Rimo
Egypt
Location :
Egypt
Age: Under 18
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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This usually means that the aperture is not set on the Orange number on the aperture ring. DSLR's prefer the aperture to be controlled through the ca,era, not on the lens. Set the aperture on the orange number and go into Aperture Priority or Manual modes to control the aperture. This is why the newer AF-S lenses with the G next to the aperture no longer have an aperture ring because it's controlled through the camera.Jun 1, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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Verify that the lens is properly attached. F-- Means that no lens is attached or is not a CPU lens. Turn off the camera and select Manual Mode (M), and then turn it on.Has staff answer
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
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when taking a photo with subexposure it appears Err blinking
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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Have you updated your firmware?Apr 15, 2011 by
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Anonymous
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An Err message is regarding a camera malfunction. Please release the shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, you will need to send your camera for service.
There is a little spot on my lens, I cant get rid of it with a micro fiber cloth. Is there somthing wrong with this lens? or is it just a spot i may be able to get off? Please help!
1 year, 3 months ago
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Osiah
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Take it to Nikon Service.Answer:
A drop eclipse fluid and a cloth or a lens pen usually gets most things off.
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
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justgot a Nikon D 3100 and 18-55 there is no manual and wanted to know how to use the A and M button
1 year, 3 months ago
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Barb
Colorado
Location :
Colorado
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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The A is for Aperture Priority, this mode allows you to manually select the aperture using the command dial (Search command dial on Nikon's website for details). The shutter speed will automatically be selected for you in this mode. The M mode is Manual Mode. In this mode, you manually select both the Aperture and the Shutter speed. If your just getting started with photography, I recommend using the P for Program mode. In this mode, the aperture and shutter speed is automatically selected for you but gives you the ability to tweek exposures, metering and so forth. Start there and gain a solid understanding of how the camera selects the aperture and shutter speed. Purchase a D3100 Guide book from a local or online bookstore and learn the camera from there.Jun 1, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/lenses/DX/AFSDX18-55_3.5-5.6G.pdfHere's a link to the manual.
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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
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manual adjustment seems to be locked up for zoom and focus, is this a malfunction due to damage or a setting?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Jules
FL
Location :
FL
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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The zoom is never locked so if your zoom capability is locked, you should send it to Nikon for inspection. The plastic tube holding the front glass element can be manually focused when you put the lens on Manual focus noted by a "M" near the switch. Once you place it on Manual, the focal ring will unlock for manual focusing.Jun 1, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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You need to move the switch on the lens from A to M in order to manually focus since the lens is the one that has the built-in AF motor.Has staff answer
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
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Why does the lens make a scratching sound when the lens is focussing?
While using Autofocus on the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II lens, the camera makes a scratching sound. From the description, the lens's autofocus mechanism is supposed to be ultra quiet.
11 months ago
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Shrey
Ann Arbor
Location :
Ann Arbor
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Congrats ! You got Sand in ur lensAnswer:
You will need to send your lens for service in order to be evaluated by one of our technicians.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
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AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
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Under the A - M on the lens theres a VR switch. What is VR & should it be on or off?
10 months ago
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Country-girl
Lancaster
Location :
Lancaster
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Just getting started with photography
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VR is vibration control. It stabilized an image & helps eliminate user shake which might blur the picture. If you have your lens fully extended, definitely turn the VR on. If you're getting a lot of blurred pictures at a long range, it could be from user shake which this will help eliminate.Answer:
VR stands for Vibration reduction...good to keep on when u r in auto mode...Sep 3, 2011 by
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Sahil
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
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i would like to know weather this lense have VR or not?
10 months ago
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Ozzy
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
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If it's a VR lens, it will have VR listed in its name. From what you've written, no it is not a VR lens. There IS a VR version however.Answer:
No, but this version does: http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2176/AF-S-DX-NIKKOR-18-55mm-f%252F3.5-5.6G-VR.html5 months ago
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furija_666
London, UK
Location :
London, UK
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yes. all the dx range will work in auto with camera's without inbuilt motor drives as well as the ones that have.Answer:
yes
I am looking for the upc of the Nikon dx swm ed aspherical 18-55mm lens. I can't find it anywhere. Can you help me
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