AF-S DX NIKKOR
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction; silent Wave motor ensures fast, quiet AF operation.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
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La lentille m'a donné un excellent rendement sur mon appareil D-5100. Pour le prix c'est un excellent achat. Le seul point a apporté est un détail qui peut être important. Le bouchon de lentille pourrais être retenu par une ficelle ou autre chose ( mécanisme détachable en même temps ). Ce qui l'empêcherais d’être oublié ou perdu. Son utilisation accessible aiderait a prolongé la vie de notre lentille.
April 13, 2012
OK Product
This is an ok lens. It's really not amazing, but for a beginner it works well and is worth the price. I would recommend upgrading to a Nikkor 50mm 1.4 as soon as possible as it will help you learn much faster. It is nice for wide angle though, which is what I use it for. If you are looking for an inexpensive lens, this is a good one. It is a good buy for the price!
February 23, 2012
Great product
This came bundled with my D3100 which I bought a year ago. I am well pleased with the quality of images I get with this lens. I have done a few portraits using this lens and both my subject and myself were rapt with the results.
January 19, 2012
I was disappointed with this lens.
I had allot of out of focus shots because this lens won't stay in focus in manual mode. Other than that it worked fine in the other settings.
December 8, 2011
Amazing!
Although I at first didn't like the idea of having such a limited lens [I like to shoot landscape photos so I thought I would prefer a telephoto], I actually really enjoy this lens! Pictures come out beautiful and crisp with no chromatic aberration so far [I've taken about 8000 photos so far and haven't seen a hint of it yet]. I would definitely recommend this for any amateur photographer trying to transition into the industry - speaking from personal experience. It's a great starting lens.
November 14, 2011
Great little lens
It was the VR that sold this lens for me. I got a really good price for this and attached to to my D40X. The VR does make a difference. Especially in lower lighting. My hands aren't as steady as they were 40 years ago. Even if they were, I firmly believe in stabilization. This lens really helped me personally, and I recomend it highly.
November 7, 2011
Great everyday lens
Pictures are very sharp. Very easy to focus. The first lens broke, so I replaced it with this one with VR. It improves clarity immensely.
October 17, 2011
Great Lens
Received the lens as part of a kit with the D3100. Lens has worked with no problems at all.
September 12, 2011
Pretty good to me for the price
This lense may have a few conforts to give up, but what matters is the end result, I feel this lense is able to take better shots than some more expensives ones, so save a few hundres bucks, be careful with the lense, take good pictures and use the money you save for something else. In my case it came with the D3100 camera kit.
September 8, 2011
Gold Ring Lens
This review is about the VR 18-55 mm lens, stock #2176, not the ED lens, stock #2170. They might look alike; the VR lens is superior to the ED!
When I was buying my Nikon D5100 I checked prices and thought it would be prudent to get this 18-55 mm lens as an add-on. I mistakenly believed that Nikon was providing a “starter lens” so that I could use the camera right away. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box and saw the gold ring around the lens. The gold ring is a particular hallmark used by Nikon to give distinction to lens quality. I guess that I am supposed to stand up when such a lens enters the room. Checking the technical reviews of the lens, I found that it is well-regarded and has favorable technical evaluations. You might care to check the reviews by users of comparable lenses of other manufacturers.
I really think that a wide angle lens is the most useful lens of all. This is my lens of choice for photography in buildings, of people, for close up work, and for fast moving shots when I have to shoot from the hip not waiting for the viewfinder or screen. As a walk around lens, I set the camera at the sports action setting and the lens at 40 mm. The camera can focus on subjects less than a foot away. Nikon gets us off to a good start by including this valuable lens when we buy our cameras.
Wide angle lenses have inherent problems: First of all, unless you hold the camera straight up the wide angle will create bending of the image along the sides of the picture. Avoid this by turning on the distortion control feature on the camera or fix it with third party software. Secondly, if the camera is tilted to the right or left, the picture will be tilted noticeably. Again, set the camera’s control for this, turn on the grid lines feature, or use software. The third problem will be light flares from looking into the sun. I remedy sun flares with the eraser function available with third party software. This lens does not come with a hood. In fact, the lens does not have treads to install a hood! (To use a hood would make the picture look like it was photographed through a pipe.)
Some people criticize the lens for being plastic. This is silly. You want a lightweight, rust proof, strong lens body that does not perspire or cause the lens to fog or internally mildew due to temperature and humidity changes.
Best Features: Sharp optics, short focus distance (macro), quick focus, vibration reduction for photography from an automobile at speed. An excellent value for the price.
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September 7, 2011
This lense is awesome!
This lense is great for all around, the auto focus motor is silents which is excellent for taking photos, and the weight and portability is great!
August 15, 2011
This product is a good starter
I got it with my D3100 an its an average good looking lens, obviously zooming in all the way an trying to focus on a flower is impossible with this lens. And at times it makes you wish it had Manual focus, but other then that It takes crispy shots, i work for the Disney company and have been a professional photographer there for about one year, an we have never used this lens so obviously to me its a little below my standards. But Hey! its a good lens to start out with trust me (:
August 5, 2011
Does its job..
i am quite new at this but, so far so good. This lens came with my D3100 and I have been managing pretty good, of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and of course, pictures in the skill of the photographer. I have been reading reviews about issues which has me a little uneasy, so I guess we'll have to wait and see.
July 27, 2011
Perfect starter lens!
This was my first lens that I got with my d5000 almost a year ago and I'm still very pleased with it. It takes some very decent up-close shots and distance shots. It's perfect for a beginner photographer and it has a nice zoom range to start with!
July 27, 2011
Easy to use, sharp pictures.
No surprise here. I have owned Nikon for many years in the SLR category. First auto focus for me but Wow, it is great.
July 26, 2011
When you get better with a DSLR,replace it!
Simply put,i got the D5100,i just got talented witrh a DSLR and found out how limited this is,you will want ED glass for the camera,or better glass then the 18-55
July 19, 2011
An average lens.
Purchased this with my D5100 (Great camera!), because the 50mm f1.8 was not yet available. It's a handy lens for walk-around snapshots, but is not as sharp as I wanted. Compared it to my Panasonic super zoom (essentially a point-and -shoot, but with a Leica lens.) Panasonic ws slightly sharper.
July 18, 2011
great starter lens and beyond
Sharp and generally auto focuses well, good feel for it's price.
July 7, 2011
Amazing range of usefulness
Recently did some travel through northern Arizona and used my lens on my D3100. It amazed me on how wide of a field it could capture AND how much it could zoom in.
June 27, 2011
Best camera I have ever owned.
Crisp, fantastic color, captures action photos with no problem. Easy to use and download. Easy to change lenses. GUIDE setting makes it easy and very quick to change from one setting to another without having to change the mode dial and explains each function in detail. Would recommend anyone to try this camera.
June 8, 2011
About Average
For a kit lens, it is technically impressive but the shortcuts taken are clear. First of all, the vibration reduction Nikon engineered into the lens is great. It does its job well, and i was able to take macro shots at 55mm handheld at dusk. Props to them.
Unfortunately, it feels more plastic-y than an older Pentax 18-55 I've used. The barrel's zoom rotation feels like plastic instead of smooth metal. Not unusable, but not as classy. On top of this, they did not include a separate ring for the focus mechanism, so you're left awkwardly grabbing near the end of the lens, hoping you don't smudge it. The end of the lens also rotates as you focus (but not zoom) so that rules out directional filters or flower lens hoods.
They also used a plastic lens mount, but paired with a light camera like the D5100, shouldn't cause a problem if you accidentally pick it up by the lens.
Overall, a very capable lens, but the quality/ergonomic compromises are still apparent.
June 6, 2011
Best kit lens ever made
Sharp, great color and contrast, and the fact that it comes as a low cost kit lens with the consumer class Nikons amazes me. Best kit lens ever made.
June 4, 2011
Excellent Quality, Dont Overlook !!!
This lens is frequently overlooked by photographers but my experience with this lens has been impressive in its price range. Portraiture is very good in reasonable light at a distance and very good as well at 18mm f/3.5 with a great minimum distance under 1 foot. Bokeh is very smooth and depth of field adjusts nicely throughout the aperture range. It's not a high-end lens but this is a good lens to have for the price.....
May 31, 2011
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
This is a great Lens for short distance. I have enjoyed it very much and would recommend it to anyone starting out in DSLR.
May 30, 2011
Unimpressed with this lens
Not that impressed with my AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens. Less than 2 years old (purchased 2009) and occasionally malfunctions. When using VR there is often a clicking noise coming from the lens that also shows up visually as a jump in SLR field of view. Flaring is an occasional issue. Autofocus fails frequently in low light. Resolution is fine.
May 18, 2011
This is the second D60 and I have new troubles with this one the aputure and shuter are not in synic when using program mode for example the aputure read 4.5 and the shuter read 4000 not even close to the real setting of this normal shady day. Also notice the left side of all my pictures are out of focus? fuzzie on all lenses
May 13, 2011
Great overall starter lense
I have used this lense on several occasions in various evirnoments are the Las Vegas area. It works well in all situations. I use it on my D5000 and have never had any issues with it functioning completely.
May 7, 2011
Great Lens
This is a magnificent lens. I have an older D40 with the same lens but without the VR and I can clearly see a difference in my shots. Our family does a lot of boating and with the bumpy ride, many shots can come out bad. Our percentage of clear shots has risen since the addition of our VR lens. I just love it.
May 2, 2011
basic fills the need
I have a large after market zoom for my d-200 and needed a smaller lens to be able to capture larger areas of focus. This lens seems to be a great addition to my larger zoom
April 25, 2011
Great all around usage lens
great for that wide angle shot like a nice landscape shot to a family shot!
April 23, 2011
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
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Whats the difference between this two lense?
I am thinking to buy a lens of range 50mm and I have chosen this lens and AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G but i'm confused which one should i go for,what's the main difference between these two lenses?
1 year ago
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A straight 50mm is as close to what the human eye sees. I find that I am trying to get more into the picture that the straight 50mm will not let me. The 18-55mm will allow this and still give you the 50mm only if you want it. More versatile.Jul 26, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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this one is a general basic zoom that lets you take pictures from the ultrawide (18mm) to the moderate tele (55mm) end. however, its max aperture is varied (gets worse by longer focal length) so it's nowhere near as bright at 50mm (5.6) as the 50/1.8. the latter lens is a fixed focal length lens (a so-called prime) where the zoom is your legs, but due to its brightness and large aperture it's better suited for low-light scenarios and when you need a shallow depth of field - nice subject/background separation.Answer:
Please visit the lens page in our website, so you will get acquainted with the different type of lenses that we offer.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...
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does Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens compatible with Nikon D5100?
11 months ago
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flavia
miami
Location :
miami
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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yes it can.Answer:
Yes it is.Answer:
Yes, this lens is compatible with the D5100.Has staff answer
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Manual focus with lens in auto mode?
Is it harmful to turn the focus ring with the lens set to auto (not while focusing is actually taking place, but in standby while in auto)? Any symptoms if damage has been done? Sometimes is slow to focus, but may be normal...
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Joe
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To recap, the lens wasn't actually focusing at the time. The ring was moved gently with the switch set to "A", but it was in standby. Seems fine, just takes a second to focus (may be normal, don't know)...To those at Nikon, what would be the symptoms if damage had been done?
Jun 1, 2012 by
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Joe
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You shouldn't try to manual focus while the lense is autofocusing because the lense uses a silent motor that is controlled by the camera. It sounds like you may have damaged the lense.Jun 1, 2012 by
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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These lenses have a switch that you can use it in manual or in Autofocus. If the lens is in A you're going to force the mechanism and may damage the lens.
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
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can teleconverters be used on this lens? I was looking for a teleconverter for my 55-200vr. Just was curious if I could use it on this lens as well.
1 year, 1 month ago
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todd
nyc
Location :
nyc
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Teleconverters interfere with the calibrated engineering of the lens as well as losing your auto-focus ability in most cases. I professionally would not recommend using teleconverters.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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No, tc's will not work on either lens.
My f stop is stuck at 22 for some reason and I can't adjust it, any suggestions?
1 year, 1 month ago
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J
NY
Location :
NY
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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You can only adjust the aperture in Aperture Priority or manual modes. It doesn't have an aperture ring like the D series because all changing in done inside of the camera modes. If you are saying that while you are in one of those modes that the aperture is not able to be adjusted and you suspect it is the lens, send it to Nikon so it can be checked.May 31, 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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In order to better assist you, please click on the link below:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
Answer Link: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/ans...
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Nikon D60 with Nikon DX AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 G
When I zoom, the lens will not go passed 35. Help Please
1 year, 1 month ago
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Jnichols
Oklahoma
Location :
Oklahoma
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Just getting started with photography
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If the lens wont zoom past 35mm, it needs to be checked by Nikon Tech support. Dont attempt to check it yourself as your warranty will be voided.May 31, 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 will need to send your lens for service in order to be evaluated by one of our techs.Title: How do I get my Nikon product serviced?
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hy, i bought a nikon D3100 with kit lens 18-55mm. now after a few month i saw that when i shoot picture in less then 1/300 shutter speed, all my picture are not focused. the camera capture the focus, i do the picture, but when i look the photo is not clear. i try also to do picture with the tripod and remote control( for not shaken the camera) but same result. all the picture made in less then 1/300 are not crystal. what i should do? thank you
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10 months ago
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Lorand
Montreal
Location :
Montreal
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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are you using the tele end? are you using the VR in the lens? but, most important, ARE YOU USING LIVE VIEW? tips: turn on VR. don't use live view for photos. and choose your focus point wisely, first focus then reframe.Answer:
For better assistance, please click on the link below in order for you to send sample images:Answer Title: How to ask or update a Technical Support question
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When I have the camera in A mode, the lowest f/stop I can attain is f/5.6 as indicated in the viewfinder however the lens is supposed to go to 3.5.
10 months ago
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Anonymous
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I suppose that you are talking about an AF zoom lens? The lowest f stop will depend on the focal length of the zoom. If you are are the wide angle end, you will get the lowest f-stop for the lighting. If you are the telephoto end, you will get highest, depending on the lighting.Answer:
That's wht the lens says f/3.5-5.6. It means the lens can go to f/3.5 at 18mm but only to f/5.6 at 55mm - the maximum aperture changes depending on the zoom. Try zooming back to maximum aperture (18mm) and you should be able to use f/3.5
I've just purchased my brand new Nikon D7000 and got his lens from my friend. But don't know is it fully compatible with my new gear? Have anyone any idea?
7 months ago
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gspiash
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Location :
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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As far as I am awar pretty much all slr lenses made since 1959 should fit the D7000Answer:
Fully compatible.7 months ago
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Anonymous
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Sure. You can use this lens on all D Series.Dec 2, 2011 by
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YotamK
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yes
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