Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II

Compact and versatile standard zoom for DX

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
75/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 15
Durability 14
Price 16
Usability 15
Brand Nikon
Model 20058

Key Features

OPTICS 11 elements in 8 groups including one aspherical element
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR) offering up to 4 stops
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet AF performance
DESIGN Retractable barrel mechanism for compact storage
DIAPHRAGM 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MIN FOCUS 0.25m (0.8ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 52mm front filter thread size
MOUNT Nikon F-mount for DX-format DSLR cameras
WEIGHT Ultra-lightweight design at approximately 195g
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating for reduced flare
ZOOM Standard 3x zoom range (18-55mm equivalent)
CONSTRUCTION Plastic barrel construction with metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for Nikon DX-format sensor coverage

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Retractable zoom mechanism
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera menu
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera menu
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present VR system
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-55mm
Aperture Range f/3.5-5.6 to f/22-36
Lens Construction 11 elements in 8 groups
Angle of View 76u00b0 - 28u00b0 50'
Min Focus Distance 0.25m
Max Magnification 0.31x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 52mm
Stabilization VR (Vibration Reduction)
Focus Motor SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
Weight 195g
Dimensions 66 x 59.5 mm