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Nikkor Lens AFS DX 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

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All lenses are sourced from reputable photographic dealers who have taken the lens in as part-exchange for other goods and come checked and with a six-month warranty. This allows us to confirm our studio observations, and identify any other issues which don't show up in the tests.

Part of Nikon's new P series of lenses, it uses a pulse motor (utilising stepping motors) for ultra-fast, near silent autofocus and two Aspherical lens elements for outstanding optical performance. It is pretty important that the lens does not lose micro-contrast transmission when shooting against the sun (see below). Camera-original © file to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely display full resolution images properly).

The front element moves when zooming (but does not rotate, which is important for circular polarizing filter use). As usual, chromatic aberrations are highest at the wideangle settings (18mm and 24mm), and become essentially negligible at telephoto. It does not have a “Normal” and “Active” VR switch, which I personally do not miss since I hardly ever change VR from Normal to Active. Finally, at 55mm sharpness across the frame evens out and it is very good across the frame at maximum aperture.

AF-S Zoom-Nikkor lens is a midrange zoom lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras. Nikon claim that the 18-55mm's Vibration Reduction system allows handholding at shutter speeds three stops slower than normal when shooting at 55mm focal length, and real-world shooting suggests that this is a pretty reasonable estimate.They are also sold as standalone products, and hence they are some of the most used lenses in the Nikon line-up. Closest focus distance is 28cm with AF, and the lens can be focused three centimetres closer in manual focus mode. When used on DX cameras, it sees the same angle of view as a 28~85mm lens sees when used on a 35mm or FX full-frame camera. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page. On the other hand, I was shooting with it for two weeks in the Canary Islands and Oman (including in deserts), and I did not observe any dust/sand getting into the lens.

Autofocus will resume when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (or the AF-ON button is pressed) a second time.bigger or camera-original © file to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely display full resolution images properly). DC displays very good sharpness in the center of the frame throughout the zoom range (even if the amount of resolution is falling slightly with increasing focal lengths), and the close focusing ability is great for close-up shooting. Weighing just 195 g and equipped with a retractable lens mechanism, this is a lens that's small in size and big on convenience.

Shooting in low light often means the camera uses slower shutter speeds, but with VR, you can enjoy sharp images without using a tripod or a flash. The lens is just 76 mm long when extended and in use and boasts a retractable lens mechanism that makes it a mere 59. Hence you must remember that getting in the “shooting ready” position takes a bit longer – you have to switch on the camera and then switch on the lens.

It is an all-plastic lens featuring the newest stepping motor, which focuses faster and quieter than the traditional silent wave motor used on most standard Nikon lenses. Focusing is very smooth, even in Live View Mode, where AF-S lenses tended to hunt back and forth before nailing the focus. Doing direct same-camera, same-subject, same time comparisons, it's the same as the 16-85mm VR, 18-200mm VR and 18-55mm AF-S- II. By "sharp shots" I mean perfect tripod-equivalent sharpness when viewed at 100%, as shot on a D300 by me. The 3x optical zoom offers a versatile wide-angle to moderate telephoto perspective that's suited to everything from landscapes and interiors to portraits and action.

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