Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
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I got this lens as well as the 55-200mm VR lens as a kit for my D80. For the price you can't beat what the lens does, but you will not be getting a lens that performs well. It is slow to focus at times, and pictures are not as sharp as I would like them to be. I use the 55-200mm VR lens and it is outstanding. If you are on a budget then it will get the job done, but don't expect superior quality from a budget lens. The saying goes.....you get what you pay for.
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Got this lens for my Nikon d40x and then sold it to get a more expensive lens nikkor 18-200 VR and soon found out that the 18-55, 55-200 VR combo performs a lot better in terms of sharpness, Ca's, distortions, basically everything except that I don't have VR from 18-55mm. This lens is really a big bang for the buck in terms of picture quality. I now sold my 18-200mm VR and my new 18-55mm is on the way! I could really care less about the construction as long as it gives me amazing pics
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We have here the Nikon 18-55mm kit lens that is seemingly designed to do one thing: make you want more. I received mine as part of my kit package with my Nikon D40. It is a decent lens that cuts corners all over to keep price down, and doesn't really do anything great. However, for those first starting out, it's light as a feather, simple to use, and at least for the initial month or so, all you need to get out and start capturing memories.
As expected for the price, it is of relatively low-grade plastic construction, to include the mount (the part at the rear that connects to the camera), however the optics are uncharacteristically sharp. While it is an AF-S lens (focusing element in the lens and not the camera), it doesn't benefit from full-time manual override found on other AF-S lenses (that is, you're able to make manual adjustments after the lens has focused). I'm sure that Nikon did this as a cost-cutting measure. For users of this lens, this shouldn't be an issue as you can
As expected for the price, it is of relatively low-grade plastic construction, to include the mount (the part at the rear that connects to the camera), however the optics are uncharacteristically sharp. While it is an AF-S lens (focusing element in the lens and not the camera), it doesn't benefit from full-time manual override found on other AF-S lenses (that is, you're able to make manual adjustments after the lens has focused). I'm sure that Nikon did this as a cost-cutting measure. For users of this lens, this shouldn't be an issue as you can
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I just received this d40 and this lens wow! Nikon keeps doing over and over again. All I can say is for the money and applications, snapshots and vacation photos. This is a bargain.B & H wow I clicked through Ken Rockwell's site after reading the reviews. Ordered the d40 kit Tuesday night DELIVEREDno extra fee coast to coast Thursday morning.
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All the praise heaped on this little lens is well-deserved. It's sharp, has acceptable bokeh (aka out-of-focus blurring), is featherlight, cheap enough to not constantly worry about damaging it, can focus on objects reasonably close to the lens, focuses quickly with its entry-level hypersonic ("Silent Wave") focusing motor, and has wide enough apertures to support most daytime use. Of course, it's limited by its maximum aperture. A truly fast lens begins around f/2.8, and many amateurs wind up insisting on f/2.8 lenses eventually. Also, many photographers find it's easier on the brain to use a zoom with a consistent maximum aperture than one that can do different maximums at the two ends of its zoom range. So many upgrade to something like the Sigma f/2.8 18-50mm HSM Macro lens for four times the price of this Nikkor lens. But this is a terrific place to start.
IMPORTANT: Nikon has just released this lens' upgrade, which adds a Vibration Reduction (VR) motor. This should be a big improvement,
IMPORTANT: Nikon has just released this lens' upgrade, which adds a Vibration Reduction (VR) motor. This should be a big improvement,
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Though the minimal focus distance is 28cm, the perspective at that setting (with 55mm focal length) looks as if you are viewing the subject from only 10-12 cm away, giving very good macro resolution. I found that some very popular and much more expensive lenses feature higher focal distance ranges but cannot rival this lens for macro photography. Great choice for first lens - even if you buy additional lenses later, you'll still want this one for macro.
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This is small, handy, very sharp and cheap. What more can you ask for? Although I am more used to shoot with my 17-55mm f/2.8 which is one of the heaviest lens in its class, this one solved the problem when i want to be more mobile with my D200. I also recommend reading the review by ken rockwell at his website about this lens. go to search and type Nikon 18-55mm ED II. Take note that ED II is a lot sharper than the older version which only says 18-55mm ED. Dont think twice about this lens, this is one of the best Nikon lens that i ever used. Compared to my 17-55mm f/2.8 Nikon G lens which is worth $1,100.00, the image quality of this $120.00 is almost the same. They will only differ in the aperture and speed in focusing in low light situation, but if you are not into that, go ahead and order this now. This is even better than the 18-135mm, 18-70mm.
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This is a good sharp lens but if I had to do it over I would get the 18 to 135 (I think this is a standard with many kits these days).
In any case, I have moved to fill the gap with a 70 to 200.
In any case, I have moved to fill the gap with a 70 to 200.
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It feels cheap compared to my older SLR Nikon lenses, but DOES work great. It is a sharp lens, reasonably fast and with minimal distortion. It zooms easily while focusing silently (unlike my older lenses). It's light weight (Good), but the bayonet mount is plastic (Bad) - probably OK if you don't change lenses often.
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i have 3 lenses so far for my nikon, this one (the 18-55mm), the one i bought it with (an 18-135mm), and a 50mm non-zooming lens. i bought this lens to have more managable lens for when i was going on a trip where i felt the 18-135 would be too bulky or get a bit heavy. this lens fits the bill well, the only things i would point at are this:
while yes, this is lighter and a little smaller than the 18-135mm lens, its not much shorter (if at all), and feels a little less solidly built than it. however, it is -noticably- lighter.
the only complaint i would mention is that this lens seems to be louder when auto-focussing than the 18-135mm is. im not exactly certain why, but it is something i noticed immediately. it doesnt seem to affect anything, obviously.
despite those things, i do still feel this is a good lens to own as a less bulky, light-weight alternative to the larger 18-135mm lens, and is obviously more versatile than the non-zoom 50mm lens.
while yes, this is lighter and a little smaller than the 18-135mm lens, its not much shorter (if at all), and feels a little less solidly built than it. however, it is -noticably- lighter.
the only complaint i would mention is that this lens seems to be louder when auto-focussing than the 18-135mm is. im not exactly certain why, but it is something i noticed immediately. it doesnt seem to affect anything, obviously.
despite those things, i do still feel this is a good lens to own as a less bulky, light-weight alternative to the larger 18-135mm lens, and is obviously more versatile than the non-zoom 50mm lens.
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I bought this lens as part of the Nikon D40 kit, and I must say it has exceeded expectations. Kit lenses are usually of around decent grade, and most users upgrade pretty quickly after buying their camera. Since placing a higher-end lens in an SLR package would spike the price considerably (and make the competition's kits look more desirable, in most cases), manufacturers may cut some corners here.
Not so with this lens. It is plastic, yes, while truly high-end lenses are metal-framed, but that must be expected, and its compact size and light weight makes it perfect for the D40/D40x, as that SLR is very compact.
The 18-55mm focal length is a nice all-around range, without becoming overly heavy and pricey. 18mm is quite wide, allowing for nice indoor/interior shots and landscape vistas, and 55mm will get you some detail (although most users will still want to invest in a zoom lens, such as the - apparently quite decent - new 55-200mm VR DX II, which is a nice range as it does not overlap).
Not so with this lens. It is plastic, yes, while truly high-end lenses are metal-framed, but that must be expected, and its compact size and light weight makes it perfect for the D40/D40x, as that SLR is very compact.
The 18-55mm focal length is a nice all-around range, without becoming overly heavy and pricey. 18mm is quite wide, allowing for nice indoor/interior shots and landscape vistas, and 55mm will get you some detail (although most users will still want to invest in a zoom lens, such as the - apparently quite decent - new 55-200mm VR DX II, which is a nice range as it does not overlap).
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