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 (Model 2176)
The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is an ultra-compact, featherlight standard zoom lens designed exclusively for crop-sensor (DX-format) Nikon F-mount DSLRs. Offering a highly practical 27-82.5mm full-frame equivalent focal spectrum, this classic kit lens serves as an excellent everyday walkaround option. It effortlessly covers everything from wide-angle landscapes and indoor group snapshots to compressed short-telephoto portraits.

Equipped with an internal Silent Wave Motor for autofocusing and hardware Vibration Reduction (VR) stabilization, it provides a stable foundation for beginners and travel photographers alike.

CONDITION NOTE (WELL USED / REPAIR GRADE)
This standard zoom lens is graded in Well Used cosmetic and optical condition. While it remains mechanically operational, it exhibits internal organic growth and physical wear. It is priced aggressively as a budget-friendly value pick for students, repair practice, or experimental photography.

Internal Fungus Warning: Inspection reveals organic fungus growth blooming inside the internal glass elements. This internal contamination will cause a reduction in peak global contrast, softer structural details, and noticeable flare or glow artifacts when shooting directly toward bright ambient light sources or open skies.

Sticky Zoom Mechanics: The physical zoom ring is a little sticky and tight when traveling through certain sections of the focal range. It still shifts successfully from 18mm to 55mm, but the rotation is not perfectly smooth.

Autofocus Compatibility: Because this is an AF-S lens with an integrated internal motor, it will autofocus successfully on all Nikon DX-format DSLRs, including entry-level camera bodies that lack an internal body motor (such as the D3000-series and D5000-series).

Essential Everyday Zoom Reach & Vibration Reduction
Versatile 27-82.5mm Equivalent Coverage: Provides a flexible wide-to-telephoto framing workspace that handles standard snapshots, travel documentary shots, and tight portraits without requiring a lens change.

Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization: Features built-in optical image stabilization that counteracts physical camera shake. This system offers the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed 3 stops faster, allowing you to capture sharper handheld images in poorly lit or dim indoor environments.

Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC): Lens elements feature a multilayered coating that improves light transmission, actively suppressing internal surface reflections, ghosting, and diagonal flare for richer contrast.

Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Fabricated with a circular seven-blade iris configuration that yields a smooth, pleasing out-of-focus background quality (bokeh) when employing selective focus techniques.

Silent Wave Motor AF & Retained Compactness
Integrated Silent Wave Motor (SWM): Driven by an internal focus motor that delivers quick, smooth, and near-silent autofocus tracking. This quiet drive performance is especially important when recording video clips to prevent mechanical lens noise from bleeding into audio tracks.

Streamlined G-Type Configuration: Designed with no physical aperture rings for easier, mistake-free operation directly from the camera body controls. This omission allows the lens to maintain an exceptionally lightweight and compact build ideal for travel.

Close-Focusing Baseline: Maintains a minimum focusing distance of just 11 inches (28 cm) from the focal plane, allowing for creative close-up perspectives.

Universal DX Adaptability: Natively optimized for crop-sensor DX camera bodies, but can also be safely mounted onto full-frame (FX-format) Nikon DSLRs where it will automatically engage the camera’s internal DX crop mode.

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

Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 to f/5.6

Minimum Aperture: f/22 to f/36

Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount (Optimized for DX Crop Sensors)

Filter Thread Diameter: 52mm

Minimum Focus Distance: 11″ / 28 cm

Lens Optical Formula: 11 Elements in 8 Groups (Internal fungus present)

Image Stabilization Hardware: Built-In Vibration Reduction (VR)

Autofocus Motor Type: Integrated AF-S Silent Wave Motor (SWM)

Diaphragm Blades: 7 Rounded Blades

Weight: Approx. 9.3 oz (265 grams)