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

The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is a standard zoom built for Nikon’s DX-format (APS-C) DSLRs. It was the kit lens on many entry-level and mid-range bodies of its era, including the D3000, D5000, and D90 series. It covers a 27-82.5mm equivalent range, which takes you from wide landscapes and interiors to tighter portraits, so it works well as an everyday walkaround lens. Nikon’s Vibration Reduction gives about 3 stops of shake compensation for sharper handheld shots in lower light. An aspherical element keeps distortion and aberrations in check. The Silent Wave Motor drives quiet autofocus that works on every Nikon DX body, including the models without a built-in focus motor. It’s light and compact, making it an easy, affordable starter lens or a lightweight backup. It also adapts to Nikon Z mirrorless cameras with full AF and VR through the FTZ adapter. Note that the front element rotates while focusing, so polarizers will need readjusting after you focus.

* Focal Length: 18-55mm (27-82.5mm equivalent on DX)
* Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-5.6
* Minimum Aperture: f/22-36
* Mount: Nikon F (AF-S, G-type, no aperture ring)
* Format: DX (APS-C); usable in DX crop mode on FX bodies
* Optical Construction: 11 elements in 8 groups, 1 aspherical element
* Autofocus: Silent Wave Motor (SWM), A/M switch
* Image Stabilization: Vibration Reduction (VR), approx. 3 stops
* Aperture Blades: 7, rounded
* Minimum Focus Distance: 0.28m (11 in)
* Maximum Magnification: 0.31x
* Filter Thread: 52mm
* Dimensions: Approx. 73 x 79.5mm
* Weight: Approx. 265g (9.3 oz)
* Mirrorless Compatibility: Full AF/VR on Nikon Z with FTZ/FTZ II adapter