Overview
Ultra-compact and lightweight zoom lens with high quality optics designed for use with the Nikon DX Format Digital SLRs. Its 3X zoom provides superb versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.
Key features
Popular zoom range coverage from 18 to 55mm (35mm equivalent: 27-82.5mm), perfect for everything from everyday images to breathtaking landscape shots.
Exceptionally high optical performance designed specifically for use with Nikon digital SLR sensors.
Nikon's exclusive SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast, precise, and super-quiet operation.
ED glass and aspherical lens elements minimize chromatic aberration, astigmatism, and other forms of distortion, while ensuring high resolution and contrast.
Focus Mode switch enables quick-switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).
7 Blade rounded diaphragm makes out-of-focus elements blend together smoothly for natural-looking backgrounds.
Outstanding cost performance.
Technical Specifications
| Focal length | 18-55mm (picture angle equivalent to 27-82.5mm lens in 35mm format) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-38 |
| Lens construction | 7 elements in 5 groups (one ED glass element and one aspherical lens element) |
| Picture angle | 76° - 28°50' |
| Minimum focus range | 0.28m (0.9 ft.) (through the entire zoom range) |
| Attachment size | 52mm |
| Colour | Silver (Silver version is available depending on country or area). Also available in black
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| Dimensions (approx.) | 70.5 x 74.0mm (2.7 x 2.9 in.) |
| Weight (approx.) | 205g (7.2 oz.) |
| Included accessories | 52mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-52) |
| Optional accessories | Rear lens cap (LF-1), Bayonet hood (HB-33), Flexible lens pouch (CL-0715)
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