Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens
The Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is the quintessential “go-anywhere” standard zoom for Nikon DX-format DSLRs. Offering a highly versatile 27–82.5mm equivalent focal range, this ultra-compact lens is designed to handle everything from wide-angle landscapes and interior group shots to flattering, short-telephoto portraits. Its lightweight build makes it an ideal companion for travel and daily photography, providing a significant step up in stability and clarity for everyday moments.

Versatile Standard Zoom Range
Daily Essential Reach: Covering the most popular focal lengths, this lens transitions seamlessly from wide-angle perspectives to standard “human eye” views. Whether you are capturing a tight indoor portrait or a sprawling scenic shot, the 18-55mm range has you covered.

Vibration Reduction (VR) Technology: Handheld shooting in low light is made significantly easier with Nikon’s VR system. It compensates for camera shake by the equivalent of 3 shutter speed stops, allowing you to capture sharp images in dim environments without always needing a tripod.

Super Integrated Coating: Nikon applies a specialized multi-layer coating to the lens elements to maximize light transmission. This noticeably reduces ghosting and flare, delivering high-contrast, vivid imagery even when shooting in challenging or backlit conditions.

Precise and Quiet Performance
Silent Wave Motor (SWM): The integrated SWM provides fast and remarkably quiet autofocus. This near-silent operation is a major advantage for videographers, ensuring that the sound of the focus motor isn’t picked up by the camera’s microphone.

Close-Up Capability: With a minimum focusing distance of just 11 inches, you can get close to your subjects for detailed macro-style shots of flowers, food, or small textures.

G-Type Design: As a G-type Nikkor lens, it features an electronic aperture control with no external aperture ring. This simplifies operation, as all settings are handled intuitively through the camera body.

Lightweight and Smart Build
Travel-Ready Form Factor: This lens is engineered to be as light as possible, ensuring your DSLR setup remains balanced and easy to carry for long days of sightseeing or events.

Smooth Background Blur: A rounded seven-blade diaphragm ensures that out-of-focus areas (bokeh) appear soft and natural, helping your subjects stand out beautifully.

Cross-Format Compatibility: While optimized for DX sensors, this lens can also be used on FX-format Nikon bodies in “DX Crop Mode,” offering additional flexibility for multi-camera shooters.

Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 18-55mm (27-82.5mm Equivalent)

Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22 (at 18mm) / f/5.6 to f/38 (at 55mm)

Lens Mount: Nikon F (DX-Format)

Filter Size: 52mm

Weight: Approx. 9.3 oz (265g)