Product Description

For use with Nikon SLR Digital Camera / Uses optional HB-33 Lens Hood / Ultra-high speed autofocusing / ED II Glass Element Lens Nikon Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare to provide even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation Focal Length - 18-55mm (35mm equivalent 27-82.5mm) Minimum Aperture - f/22-32 Maximum Aperture - f/3.5-5.6 Lens Construction - 7 elements in 5 groups (with 1 ED II glass element and 1 hybrid aspherical lens element) DX Type - DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models Minimum Focus Distance - 0.28m (11.4 inches) Filter/Attachment Size - 52mm Weight - Approx. 210g (6.8 oz.) / Dimensions - Approx. 69mm x 75mm long (2.7 in. x 2.9 in.) Maximum Reproduction Ratio - 1 - 3.2 Included Accessories - LC-52 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, Rear Lens Cap Optional Accessories - HB-33 Lens Hood, CL-0715 Soft Lens Pouch

Product Details

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 2170
• Released on: 2007-02-15
• Dimensions: 1.80" h x 1.80" w x 3.00" l, .90 pounds

Features

• 18-55mm lens with f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon DX-format SLR cameras
• Silent Wave Motor (SWM) provides accurate, quiet high-speed autofocusing
• ED glass element minimizes chromatic aberration for superior optical performance
• 7-blade rounded diaphragm produces natural out-of-focus highlights
• Measures 2.7 inches in diameter and 2.9 inches long; weighs 7.2 ounces

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed exclusively for Nikon DX-format SLR cameras, this 18-55mm lens approximates the picture angle performance of a 27-82.5mm lens in the 35mm format, ensuring superb versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations. The lens offers such features as a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) with a compact rod-type design that provides fast, ultra-quiet autofocusing; an ED glass element that minimizes chromatic aberration and produces a superior optical performance; a hybrid aspherical element that delivers high resolution and contrast; and a seven-blade rounded diaphragm that produces more natural out-of-focus highlights. The focus mode switch, meanwhile, makes it a breeze to switch quickly between autofocus (A) and manual (M) focus. Finally, the lens's Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare to provide an even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions. All Nikon lenses carry a five-year warranty.

• Focal length: 18-55mm
• Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6
• Minimum aperture: f/22-38
• Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups, with one ED glass element
• Picture angle: 76 to 28 degrees (at 50 feet)
• Minimum focus: 0.9 feet throughout entire zoom range
• Filter attachment size: 52mm
• Included accessories: LC-52 snap-on front and rear lens cap
• Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 2.9 inches long
• Weight: 7.2 ounces

Customer Reviews

Excellent lens for the money but fragile
It's a good thing that this great walking around lens is inexpensive because unlike Nikkor lenses of yore, it is very fragile. That said, this is my second purchase of this lens. I was disappointed that the first one only lasted six months, but I am hard on equipment because I am never in the studio if I can be outside shooting. Why did I buy another? Simple. I haven't found a better lens for everyday shooting (and I shoot every day) that combines a wide angle that also gives me good quality closeups. It's not a micro lens (macro lens to non-Nikon users), but not every shot needs to show every eye on the spider in front of you in hyperfocus detail.

The ability to chose to focus manually is a real plus in closeup mode when the depth of field is relatively shallow and you don't want the camera to choose where the focal plane falls. The focus ring became a tad loose with continual use, but worth putting up with for the price.

Prime lens in the same category as "I wish I would win the lottery"? or just looking for a lightweight all around lens so you don't constantly risk dirt intrusion with every lens change? Give this little lens a try.

Great lens - Great macro
I am very pleased with this lens. I mostly bought it for macro photos, but is gave me a whole new perspective for a "normal" lens for digital 35 mm SLR. Very pleased indeed.

Great value lens!!
For experienced shooters, don't expect much. For those just starting out with digital SLR photography, it's the best kit lens to use. This lens can really deliver great pictures. Provided you know what you're doing. That simply means understanding how to use aperture, shutter speed, white balance, ISO, and lighting among other things to achieve the best results. That also means you have to minimize using "toink" (auto) mode to learn. Not that the different auto modes don't take great shots. They actually do, except, they don't always come out the way you want them to. I use this along with a D40x body. And most of the time it has helped me take great pictures. I say most of the time only because this lens does have its limits. When you understand this, you should be just fine. For shooting distant objects try the 55-200mm VR lens. For shooting objects in low light conditions try the 50mm f/1.8D lens. In any case, hope this helps.