Key FeaturesSeparate zoom and focusing rings ensure responsive operation.
- Compact 3x zoom lens covering the most frequently used focal range of 18 to 55mm.
- Optical design, optimized for use with Nikon DX-format D-SLRs for superior performance.
- High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) offers superior color reproduction, while substantially reducing ghosting and flare.
- Rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.
- Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
- Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
- Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes various types of lens aberration.
- Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, quiet auto focus operation.
- Close focusing distance to 0.9 feet (0.28 meters) throughout the entire zoom range.
Price (when new)
$199.95
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Year Introduced
2007
Focal Length Range
18-55mm
Zoom Ratio
3.1x
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Format
DX
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
76°
Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
28°50'
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.31x
Lens Elements
11
Lens Groups
8
Compatible Format(s)
FX, FX in DX Crop Mode
Diaphragm Blades
7
Distance Information
Yes
Nano Crystal Coat
No
Aspherical Elements
1
Super Integrated Coating
Yes
Autofocus
Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
Yes
Internal Focusing
No
Minimum Focus Distance
0.9ft.(0.28m)
Focus Mode
Auto, Manual
G-type
Yes
Filter Size
52mm
Rear Focusing
No
Accepts Filter Type
Screw-on
Dimensions (mm)
73x79mm (Diameter x Length)
Dimensions (inch)
2.9x3.1 in. (Diameter x Length)
Weight (grams)
(265g)
Weight (lbs)
9.3
Supplied Accessories
* CL-0815 Lens case
* LC-52 52mm snap-on front lens cap
* Rear lens protector
* LC-52 52mm snap-on front lens cap
* Rear lens protector
