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- Compact and light zoom lens with high-quality optics
- With its 3x zoom, the lens is equipped for a number of different situations
- Covers the, for photography essential, focusing range from 18 to 55 mm (comparable to 27 to 82.5 mm with 35mm format) and most application possibilities
- Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, precise and super quiet focusing at the same time
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Product Description
AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G ED II
Compact and lightweight zoom lens with high-quality optics, specifically designed and optimised for the use with digital Nikon SLRs. With its 3x zoom, the lens is equipped for a number of different shooting situations.
Compact and lightweight zoom lens with high-quality optics, specifically designed and optimised for the use with digital Nikon SLRs. With its 3x zoom, the lens is equipped for a number of different shooting situations.
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ED glass - essential element for Nikkor telephotos Nikon has developed ED glass (extra low dispersion) with the aim to enable producing lenses with first-class sharpness and colour correction by minimising the chromatic aberration. Simply put, chromatic aberration is a kind of image and color dispersion that occurs when light beams of different wave lengths move through optical glass. In the past, special optical elements for telephotos, showing anomalous dispersion characteristics, especially calcium fluoride crystals, were necessary to correct this problem. Fluoride is relatively instable and reacts to temperature fluctuations, which can, by changing the refractive index of the lens, have negative effects on the focus. Therefore the developers and engineers at Nikon have developed ED glass which has all advantages but none of the disadvantages of calcium fluoride based glass. As a result of this innovation Nikon has developed several kinds of ED glass for different lenses. They are characterised by astonishing sharpness and outstanding contrast, even at highest focal lengths. Therefore Nikkon lenses of the ED series prove the outstanding relevance of Nikon in terms of innovation and increase of performance of lenses.Aspheric lenses  In 1968, Nikon has introduced the first photo lens with aspheric lenses. But what makes them so special? Aspheric lenses eliminate the problem of asymmetry and other lens aberrations, even at highest apertures. It is especially useful to correct distortion when working with wide angle lenses Moreover, using aspheric lenses enable a lighter and smaller lens design. Nikon uses three different kinds of lenses. Precision ground, aspheric lenses are the finest expression of the high art of manufacturing lenses and place great demands on the manufacturing process. Glass plastic lenses are made of special plastic, moulded on optical glass Moulded aspherical glass lenses are made in a special metal die-castingDistance information Nikkor lenses of type D and G transmit the measured distance between camera and object to the AF Nikon camera housing. This, in turn enables the use of additional functions like 3D matrix measurements and 3D multisensory fill-in flash. Silent Wave Motor The AF-S technology is yet another reason why many professional photographers love Nikkor telephotos. AF-S lenses use the silent wave motor by Nikon which converts "wandering waves" in rotation energy for optical focusing. This enables smooth and extremely precise and fast focusing. Nikon Super Integrated Coating for extraordinary performances To improve the performance of their optical lens elements, Nikon uses a special lens multi-coating to reduce ghosting and backlight reflexes to occasional exceptions. With the Super Integrated Coating by Nikon, a whole range of goals can be achieved, like lessened reflection in a larger wavelength range, outstanding colour balance as well as high quality colour rendering even with zoom Nikkor lenses with many lenses. Due to this coating, scattered light and backlight reflexes that are caused by internal reflections by image sensors of digital Nikon SLRs are minimised. Furthermore, the process of simultaneously applying multiple layers has been especially adjusted to the design of every single lens. The number of coatings for every single lens element depends on the kind of lens and the glass used and is calculated carefully to ensure a characteristic, even colour balance for every Nikkor lens. This results in lenses whose quality is unrivalled in their industry. DX-Nikkor Lenses The compact and lightweight DX Nikkor lenses with smaller image circle have been designed and optimised especially for the D2-Series, D1-Series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70s/D70, D50 and D40X/D40 of digital Nikon SLRs. They give ideal options for pictures of landscapes and other large motives with digital Nikon SLRs in DX format. |
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NIKON 18-55MM II F/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I write this review as I bought this item slightly by accident (I wanted the VR version, and accidentally purchased this version). Nonetheless, I received this, and have been very happy with the quality, and do not regret not getting the VR version. It is a very high quality item, and more than suits my needs for family photo's, and have seen no issues with the lense at all.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
As far as image quality and ease of use go I can't fault this lens at the price. However, it's not proved at all robust. I found that at low temperatures the zoom was prone to stick. This wasn't a huge problem, but after about three years of use the zoom became troublesome at all temperatures until eventually it seized up all together. So, a nice lens for occasional use, but not a real work horse.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I broke my D40 18-55mm VR lens last year in a christmas party. Since then i have been using this lens and i did not had any problem at all. This doesnt come with a VR but still doesnt compromise on the image quality. I have used it for almost 8 months now and am completely satisfied with its output. Highly recommended.
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This is a beautiful and under-rated lens with a very useful range and excellent clarity. One drawback is the dreadful plastic mount. Please Nikon I beg you, change to metal mounts.
Published 27 days ago by Neil
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Published 8 months ago by Wocker
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identical replacement for damaged lens, happy with my d40 hoping to upgrade in the near future, and will stick with Nikon
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Published 8 months ago by swiss tony
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Exactly what it says on the tin. Dropped my camera and damaged the lens. Camera repair shop wanted £25 to send away for a decision on whether it could be fixed or not, and said a... Read more
Published 10 months ago by angelofthesouth
Good lens. Packing very poor. Didn't received any receipt
I'm happy with the lens itself, but the packaging was not poor. I didn't receive a cover for the back lens and didn't receive any receipt.
Published 10 months ago by Sarah
Avoid if you care about fringing issues
This is the cheapest wide angle lens (albeit not a prime) for any Nikon DX camera currently on the market and it shows. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Chris M. Dooks
Great everyday lens
I bought this as a temporary replacement for a Nikon 18-200 VR lens that has stopped auto-focusing and I must admit to being pretty impressed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by A. Mawer
Great basic lens!
I bought this lens to use with my second camera body. For the price it is an excellent lens and does exactly as promised in the description. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. P. A. Coldwell
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