Product Description

Designed fror use on your Nikon Digital SLR camera body, this lens provides a 3x zoom from 18mm wide-angle to 55mm normal perspective. For landscape and general photography, this is one of the most ideal lenses to own. The lens has Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) technology to help consumers snap sharper photos than ever before, even while shooting handheld. This compact and lightweight, and affordable lens is an optimum lens to use with Nikon DX- format digital SLR cameras. It offers the ideal focal length as a "first lens" to capture life's day-to-day moments from wide perspective landscapes to pictures at home and around. It is is engineered to exacting standards to meet the demanding needs of digital photography. This digitally optimized lens features hybrid aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberration with Nikon's Super Integrated Coating. Rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural Close focusing distance to 0.9 feet (0.28 meters) throughout the entire zoom range Focal length - 18-55mm Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6 / Minimum aperture - f/22-36 Lens construction - 11 elements in 8 groups (with one aspherical lens element) Closest focus distance - 0.9 ft.(0.28m) (throughout the entire zoom range) Maximum reproduction ratio - 0.31x Number of diaphragm blades - 7 (rounded) Filter attachment size - 52 mm (filters are optional) Focusing - Autofocus with built-in Silent Wave Motor and manual focus Separate zoom and focusing rings ensure responsive operation Diameter x length - Approx. 2.9 x 3.1 in (73 x 79.5mm) / Weight - Approx. 9.3 oz (265g) Supplied accessories - LC-52 52mm snap-on front lens cap, rear lens protector

Product Details

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 2176
• Dimensions: 3.10" h x 2.90" w x 2.90" l, .58 pounds

Features

• 18-55mm lens wtih f3.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon DSLR cameras
• Focal lenth equivalent to 27 to 82.5mm in 35mm photography
• Features a Silent Wave Motor and and Vibration Reduction (VR)
• 0.28 meter/0.9 foot closest focusing distance throughout the entire zoom range

From the Manufacturer
The Nikon Total Digital SLR Imaging System includes world-renowned optical quality from Nikkor lenses. Ongoing research and development of Nikkor lenses allows Nikon to continuously provide Nikon digital SLR photographers with additional choices and even greater optical performance.

Nikon is pleased to add to the lineup the new AF-S DX-Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR, a lens featuring a built-in Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction (VR). The AF-S DX-Nikkor 18- 55mm f3.5-5.6G VR is an affordable, and compact, 3x zoom lens with amazing versatility. This new lens provides enhanced shooting flexibility as the latest addition to the Nikon DX-Nikkor lens lineup.

Feature and Performance Highlights

• 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 or 35mm format)
• Vibration Reduction enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible (as determined by Nikon performance tests)
• Optical design, optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs for superior performance
• Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes various types of lens aberration
• High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction while substantially reducing ghosting and flare
• Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet autofocus operation
• Rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
• 0.28 meter/0.9 foot closest focusing distance throughout the entire zoom range
• Accepts 52mm filter attachments
• Comfortable lens barrel features rugged construction; separate zoom and focusing rings provide the smooth operation preferred by professionals

What's in the box:
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom lens, LC-52 front lens cap, rear lens protector

Customer Reviews

physical aspect of the lens
i use it with nikon d40x. I like its compact size. my only disappointment is the contact between the lens and the camera body. It is not a seamless fit, one can see the metal part of the cameral. it gives one the impression that not enough thought is being put into the design. this does not affect the lens performance. i feel Nikon could do a better job on this 'fit'.

Don't Waste Your Time - GET THIS LENS!
I bought this to replace my standard Nikon 18-55mm "non-VR" and will never look back. Getting great pictures is already challenging enough without trying to hold the camera like a statue. If you often enjoy shooting without lugging a tripod all the time or constantly firing your flash, this lens makes a huge difference in your photos.

It is a shame when you get a fantastic capture and your subject lacks that "tack sharp" appearance. After shooting with the non-VR version of this lens, I was often disappointed with available-light shots on some impromptu photos. You know how it goes - "grab the camera quick before you miss out on that (insert subject here)!" Perhaps you make it in time and shoot several frames, but "whoops!" - In all the excitement you didn't get one shot that makes the grade in sharpness. This is where the VR feature on this relatively excellent lens is a LIFE SAVER!

In final, I will say that the build quality feels noticeably better than the non-VR 18-55mm Nikkor. The zoom ring has noticeably smoother movement. The image quality is easily just as good if not better - very sharp. Just like the non-VR version, the lens mount is plastic, however for such a lightweight lens at this price, this is no deal breaker to me. For under $200, you get performance and image quality that equates with competing lenses twice the price.

Excellent light weight walk about lens
I bought this 18-55 mm VR lens as a backup lens when my Nikon 18-200 VR mm lens was in the shop being repaired under warentee after about 14 month use. I have not been disappointed with this lens and from what I can tell it's pretty equivalent to the much more expensive Nikon 18-200 mm VR lens over the 18-55 mm range. There are times I'll take this lens rather than the 18-200 mm lens because it's much lighter and more compact, while producing the same sharp and colorful images. I know that having VR on a 55 mm lens is less useful than having it on the 18-200 mm lens but there are still times that it will allow me to take photos at 55 mm that I might otherwise not be able to --- and the cost increase really isn't all that great.

This lens is a nice lens to have when one wants to travel light with Nikon DSLR gear.