AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (3.0x)

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Compact 3x zoom DX-NIKKOR lens with SWM and VR function



2007 Release



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Main Features


3x zoom lens covering the most frequently used focal range of 18 to 55mm (picture angle is equivalent to focal length from 27 to 82.5mm in Nikon FX-format camera or 35mm-format camera)
Vibration Reduction enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible
Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes lens aberration
Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operation
0.28 m/0.9 ft. closest focus distance throughout the entire zoom range





Specifications






Lens construction

11 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens element)

Picture angle

76° - 28°50'

Focal-length scale

18, 24, 35, 45, 55mm

Number of diaphragm blades

7 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22-36

Closest focusing distance

0.28m/0.9ft (throughout the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/3.2

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-limit switch:

N/A

M/A mode

N/A

A-M mode switch

Available

Focus lock button

N/A

Weight (approx.):

265g /9.3oz

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

73 x 79.5mm

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

HB-45

Lens case

CL-0815

Tripod collar

N/A

External front filter attachment frame

Rotatable

External front filter

52mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-45.

Infrared compensation scale

N/A

Supplied accessories

52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52

Optional accessories

52mm screw-in filters, Rear lens cap LF-1, Flexible lens pouch CL-0815, Lens hood HB-45

Aperture ring

N/A

Distance scale

N/A

Note:
* We do not recommend the use of DX-NIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135) or IX240 format film cameras.





MTF Chart


Wide Tele

Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm
How to read the MTF chart





Lens Construction



: Aspherical lens elements: Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements