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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Excellent Kit Lens
I am very impressed with this lens. It has great versatility, A good starter and will remain an important part of my equipment. I look forward to my next lens.
April 20, 2011
Nice Lens, Easy to use.
I haven't had it for very long but pictures taken with it are very sharp with excellent color fidelity
April 20, 2011
Broke within 4 months
The zoom started sticking the first time I was in cold weather. I sent it in for warranty service. Not the quality I expect from Nikon
April 18, 2011
average sharpness-very fragile
This lens gave me adequate reliability until it's front element became loose as if it's about to fall out. This lens was never dropped or misused. It still works but, reliability is questionable. I am under the impression that it is a throw-away product and not worthy of repair. I would not recommend this lens if you work in rough conditions.
April 16, 2011
infinity focusing problem
This lens works well when using it in the auto focus mode. However, in low light situations where it is too dark for auto focus to work the manual focus mode has an inconsistancy. When the subject is at a far off (infinity) distance just manually rotating the focus ring all the way to the infinity setting will yield badly out of focus images. To get an in focus image the manual focus ring must me rotated back slightly before the infinity ring stop. In very low light situations it may not be possible to discern exactly where the correct fucus point is.
April 15, 2011
Great picture quality and versatility for the cost
When I bought my first Nikon DSLR (a D5000) I bought this lens together with the 55-200mm VR lens because the price of 18-200mm VR lens was a little too steep for my pocket.I was not expecting this lens to perform as well as it has.I am not a professional photographer but I do have some knowledge of photography.I used it first during a trip to the seaside with my friends and used it to shoot all kinds of portraits as well as landscapes.I was really impressed by the quality of images it produced. I later bought and used more expensive lens as well but to date, I keep this lens on my DSLR because of its versatility.It is ideal for all the general purposes, from shooting a group photo to capturing a landscape.
April 15, 2011
Great lens
This is my basic do everything lens. although I think it has a slight tendancy to be slightly soft on focus.
April 14, 2011
Great close up lens!
This lens is great for getting close ups pf small animals, plants, and insects. This lens also works great for wide sweeping landscapes and creaes cyrstal clear images!
April 14, 2011
Soft focus lens - lacks sharpness
Soft focus lens - lacks sharpness. For best results do not use any filters at all.
April 14, 2011
Sharp and clear
This is the quality I expect in a Nikon Lens. Good Zoom range, smooth operation, excellent field of view.
This is a good standard zoom and so far as I can tell, shows very little aberration or vignetting at either end of the range.
Focus is clean and sharp in either Auto or manual and if camera shake is there, I can't see it.
April 14, 2011
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
This lens is better than what you can expect from a cheap kit lens. Decently sharp and have a useful standard focal range. The only thing that bothers me is the rotating front element which makes use of polarizers and Grad ND almost impossible.
April 14, 2011
beautiful vivid colors
I like this lens for both outdoors and indoors photos. The contrast is great and the colors are bright (no photoshop required to edit the saturation or contrast whatsoever). It does zoom in a little bit, but do not expect blurred backgrounds. If you want a lens that would render blurred backgrounds like professional photos in the magazines, get a 55-200mm AF-S VR lens for $199. This lens is great for standard photos of family, landscapes, kids, nature and anything you can think of!
April 9, 2011
Don't let Nikon know...they are giving this away!
This lens, I've found to be the most superb and sharp lens ever. Great contrast, great sharpness, and great value. This lens in my opinion, performs better than lenses 3 times the price. Grab one and don't look back!
April 7, 2011
Loved it, lost it (laid it down changing lenses)
Good all purpose lenses. It makes high quality photos throughout its focal length. I bought another just like it...(well it was made in Thailand instead of China).
March 30, 2011
Nice starter lens
I got this lens with my new D3100. I am no pro photographer but the images I am getting with the D3100 and this lens are a thousand times better than I ever got with different branded point and shoot.I have included a couple shots I have taken with it. I primarily bought a DSLR to supplement the journal that I am keeping on my Saltwater Reef Tank. My next purchase for my photography hobby will be the best darn Macro lens I can possibly afford hopefully the 105mm Nikor.
March 28, 2011
The more I use it, the more I am disappointed
If this lens does not come with your camera, I would NOT go out and buy it. It is a good lens for general photography, daytime specifically. It focuses well and gives very nice background bokeh. I have to say, I wish it was f/3 or f/2.8... Even if it means adding $100 or so to the cost of your camera, but it just does not do well indoors, late afternoon, or at night. Saying all that, the lens has given me a lot of great shots. It is pretty wide and if you want to get closer to your subject, YOU pretty much have to because 55mm won't. I've gotten some good macro shots with this, it's not an extremely close up macro but if you zoom to 55mm and use manual, you can milk it. This camera works for 45/50% of the situations I'm in, being landscape, daytime portrait, flowers, and semi-macro. Any other situation, the lens isn't too fast. If you don't have a D3000, D5000, D3100, or other cameras that come with the lens then I wouldn't buy it. It's not bad, just not the best!
March 27, 2011
Excellent lens quality
The first time I touched my new D3100, I took amazing quality pictures with this lens and was impressed with the detail and clarity of the pictures.
February 12, 2011
Awesome Lens, but Awful Macro
I know this lens isn't for Macro, but I did expect it to be a little better when comes to Close-Up Photography! Other than that, I absolutely love it! Really great quality and an amazing price!
January 24, 2011
Sharp, Fast, Cheap
Based on my experience with the lens, it is sharp, focus is fast with a D7000 and D1X, its light and doesn't cost much. Great for general use, family photos, traveling light. No it won't handle professional use or rough handling, but it holds up reasonably well with normal use as a hobby lens. If you need something rugged then this is not the lens for you. Looking at photos taken with it hard to believe it is so inexpensive. Just don't pick up the camera by the lens!
January 20, 2011
Great First Lens!
This lens came with my Nikon D3000 camera that I got for my birthday in July and I still love it. It takes great pictures and can sometimes shoot close up if you set the right setting. It's images are sharp and I really enjoy using it for landscape/portrate pictures.
January 16, 2011
okay... but some problems with autofocus
this lens is pretty good but there are some problems. I got this w/ my D5000. after i put on a couple filters it got bad. when i was taking one off on autofocus, the body moved and it is been slightly out of focus since.
be very careful with this lens!
otherwise good. can be used for a lot of situations.
October 17, 2010
really bad sharpness and poorly built
bought this lens second hand (but not used in a box) and I'm sorry I bought it
its extremely unsharp , and the auto-focus is slow
its poorly built and it just does not have the solid feel of a good lens
so all in all its pretty poor and other than getting one in a kit i would not recommend buying one
October 7, 2010
Excellent lens.
Lens is clear and sharp at all focal lengths. Great budget lens for general use, but zoom range is limited.
October 6, 2010
Inconsistent sharpness
I teach forensic photography, and this lens is included with the entry level camera kits (D3000 and D5000) that most law enforcement agencies are purchasing. To date roughly 30 percent of the lenses I have worked with (4 out of 15) have been soft, which is an alarming percentage. Shooting f22 for specific view photography and then zooming in on the image to examine fine detail has revealed the problem. Not the quality I have grown to expect from Nikon.
October 1, 2010
Great product, great price!
This lens came bundled with my D3000, and it is a great performing lens in most conditions.
September 21, 2010
Great lens but....
This is a great lens for the money but it is fragile due to the plastic lens mounts! I have two of these now because one was dropped: $105 repair. Almost wished I had saved up and bought some high end glass but those can break too. The VR works great especially during wedding shots with no flash. This is definitely a good buy but BE CAREFUL! These are fragile.
I recommend this lens with reservations...
August 25, 2010
This product is nice especially for beginners.
Came with my d3000 kit and i can say that it really does the job. Good for starters!
August 21, 2010
Product excells at the Fundamentals
We recently moved up from a point-and-shoot camera to a DSLR when our third child was born. I had grown up with my father and his SLR in the age of film so I knew a bit about photography (but not a lot). Specifically we have found the lense to cover 90% of the picture situations we want to capture. The auto focus is fast and reliable - but save yourself some headache and read the manual on when this works and when it does not (save yourself some lost pics too). The vibration reduction allows me to get shots when I do not have my tripod or a steady surface to shoot from - it works well in all but the lowest light I use it in.
Bottom line - we love the lense and believe it is one of the best at covering the widest ranges of needs in one lense. We would suggest it as a first lense to anyone in our same situation.
August 11, 2010
edge to edge sharpness, love the focal length.
my second lense bought with the
D3000 camera. Am having much fun learning the scope of digital photography, a 1st. timer. sorry I waited so long. see my review of the AF-
S NIKKOR 55-200 5.6G ED VR lense. Looking forward to more travel, and landscapes with this lense.
August 9, 2010
A lens that is only useful for a stand.
This lens is so poor I would use it for target practice. Yes it does come in handy at times but due to its poor focusing, and poor ability to capture light the way I desire it, I would never ever recomend this lens. It is good for an amatuer but once you devote yourself to photography, it is useless.
August 8, 2010
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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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Anonymous
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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
Answer:
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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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
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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
Answer:
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
Answer:
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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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
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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
Answer:
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?
URL: http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bi...
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
by
Lorand
Montreal
Location :
Montreal
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
2 Answers
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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
by
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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