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# VR II vibration reduction (4 stops) 3x optical zoom (18-55mm) Ultra-lightweight 195g compact body Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** 40019 kr
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## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your everyday shots with Nikon’s all-in-one zoom powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** 40019 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Steady Shots, Always:** Nikon’s advanced VR II tech lets you shoot handheld with up to 4 stops slower shutter speeds—goodbye blurry photos!
- • **Versatile Zoom Range:** Capture everything from sweeping landscapes to intimate portraits with a flexible 18-55mm focal length.
- • **Crystal Clear Imagery:** 11 optical elements including an aspherical lens minimize distortion and aberrations for sharp, high-contrast photos every time.
- • **Silent & Swift Autofocus:** Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, whisper-quiet focusing—perfect for capturing candid moments and HD videos without distraction.
- • **Pocket-Friendly Portability:** Compact and lightweight design with retractable lens mechanism fits effortlessly in your camera bag for on-the-go creativity.

## Overview

The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens is a compact, lightweight zoom lens designed for DX-format Nikon DSLRs. Featuring a versatile 3x zoom range, advanced VR II image stabilization for up to 4 stops of shake reduction, and a silent autofocus motor, it delivers sharp, high-contrast images with minimal distortion. Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts, this lens balances portability and performance for landscapes, portraits, and action shots alike.

## Description

Product Description A superb 'walk-around' lens; VR II vibration reduction ensures steadier stills and HD videos. A popular lens for a wide range of subjects, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II from Nikon has just become even more attractive to D-SLR enthusiasts. More compact and portable than its predecessor, this multi-purpose retractable lens is the easy way to capture the best of the moment. The 3x zoom combined with advanced Nikon technology offers superb optical quality and versatility, delivering high-contrast photos and movies. Suited to everything from flattering portraits to action-packed events, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II is the ideal lens to accompany you on your travels.The Popular ZoomPerfect for diverse everyday photos and HD movies, the 3x wide-angle to medium-telephoto zoom covers the most commonly used focal lengths[1]. Whether you're shooting wide group photos, portraits or landscapes, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II delivers sharp, colour-rich results. For stunning close-ups you can focus as close as 25cm[2] from the subject throughout the entire zoom range. Discover just how far this flexibility and your creativity can take you. Ideal for a broad range of still and video shooting situations, this 3x wide-angle to medium-telephoto zoom is ultra-compact. Sharp ShootingFeaturing Nikon’s exclusive second generation Vibration Reduction system (VR II), this ultra-lightweight lens can provide images free of blur due to camera-shake at all focal lengths. Designed to enable stable hand-held shooting, Nikon’s VR technology allows you to use shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible, resulting in sharp images, even in low light. Being an optical system, the viewfinder image is also stabilised, enabling more accurate autofocus acquisition and framing. So whether you are zooming in to capture faraway subjects or shooting wide-angle group portraits in low light, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II will deliver crisp, clear shots.Digital VisionTo meet the demanding needs of digital photography, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens is engineered with the highest precision. The lens comprises eleven elements in eight groups, in a design including one aspherical lens element. For a soft rendering effect the iris diaphragm has seven rounded blades, producing high-quality natural backgrounds. The aspherical lens element helps eliminate problems of distortion and other types of lens aberrations to ensure high resolution, superior contrast, and deliver exceptional image quality. Leverage your creativity with focusing as close as 25cm throughout the entire zoom range. Silent PrecisionNikon's AF-S technology is yet another reason why photographers like NIKKOR lenses. Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) converts traveling waves into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that’s extremely accurate and super-quiet. A huge advantage when shooting movies, fast and quiet autofocus means that for discrete shooting you can set up the shot in an instant and camera focusing won’t disturb sensitive subjects like wildlife.Carry AnywhereBoasting a retractable lens mechanism, this portable lens fits neatly in any camera bag. Measuring just 59.5mm in length when retracted and 76mm when extended, this is a lens that’s small in size and big on convenience. With compact dimensions and weighing only 195g you’ll be forgiven for double-checking you actually have it with you.Compact, lightweight and versatile, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens from Nikon is a great all-rounder for entry-level D-SLR photographers.[1] The actual focal length of 18-55mm has an angle of view equivalent to that of a 27-82.5mm lens in 35mm [135] format. [2] Minimum focus distance is 25cm in manual focus mode and 28cm in autofocus mode. Product Feature ComparisonThe AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens is just one of a range of great NIKKOR lenses. Take a look at the table below comparing features with a selection of other fantastic DX-format lenses in the collection.Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR LensNikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR LensNikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II LensNikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR LensNikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR LensFeaturesFocal Length16-85mm18-55mm18-55mm18-105mm18-140mmMaximum Aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6Vibration ReductionVRVRVR IIVRVRLens Groups/Elements11/178/118/1111/1512/17Angle of View [DX]83°-18°50'76°-28°50'76°-28°50'76°-15°20'76° to 11°30'No. of Diaphragm Leaves77777Minimum Aperturef/22-36f/22-36f/22-36f/22-38f/22-38Minimum Focus Distance0.38m0.28m0.28m (AF)0.25m (MF)0.45m0.45mWeight485g265g195g420g490gDiameter72mm73mm66mm76mm78mmLength (from lens mount)85mm79.5mm59.5mm89mm97mmFilter Attachment Diameter67mm52mm52mm67mm67mmAccessoriesLens HoodHB-39 (included)HB-45 (optional)HB-69 (optional)HB-32 (included)HB-32 (optional)Lens CaseCL-1015 (included)CL-0815 (optional)CL-0815 (optional)CL-1018 (included)CL-1018 (optional) Box Contains AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II

Review: Great compromise lens. - I've had a Nikon Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED (DX) kit lens for years now, and I've had a great number of lovely pictures captured using it. It's got a number of down sides for me though, so I've been looking around for a, not too expensive, alternative to replace it. My ideal would be the professional Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-EDI, but finally settled on the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens. It's certainly not as fast as the 17-35, but at half the price it's a great compromise. Allowing for the crop factor, the 16-85mm focal length used on a DX camera gives effective angles of view of around 24 - 125mm. This overcomes one of the minor issues I had with the 18-35mm: It's a good wide angle lens, but I was forever having to swap to my 24-80mm zoom to get the longer view. This lens covers that ground nicely. It's no replacement for my 28-80 f2.8 Tokina, but it's good to have the overlap. The biggest problem I wished to overcome was that while the images from my older 18-35mm where pretty sharp, the barrel distortion at the 18mm end of the zoom was ridiculous. I can correct the bulging in Photoshop if I was careful to make sure that the plane of the camera in front of the photographic subject was well placed, but that's not always possible. The end result is that it can be very painful trying to straighten out wonky lines. There is still a little barrel distortion at the 16mm end of the 16-85mm lens, but even with the extra 2mm focal length gain, the distortion is very mild. If you're not photographing straight lines (alas, architecture is one of my favourite subjects) then you'll probably not even notice it. Being restricted to smaller apertures is not great in poor light, and my old lens gave me problems in that department. I also like shooting graffiti, which is often seen in low light conditions. The 16-85mm isn't any faster then my old lens, but with the amazing VR mechanism built in I can hand hold in poorly lit places with long shutter speeds which would have me ramping up the ISO with the old lens. The end result is that this lens is quite an upgrade. It's wider and longer at the same time, it's no faster then my old lens, but with VR it overcomes some of the issues associated with low-light shooting. It covers the ground that I needed two lenses to cover previously and it's all but removed the barrel distortion problems I've had in the past. Shooting with the new lens is a real joy. The lens feels solid and robust, with a good heft to it. The zoom action feels smooth, and can be taken from the 16mm to 85mm extremes with one twist. The focus with the Sonic Wave motor is reasonably quick, and as yet I've not noticed any problems trying to auto-focus in low light, where other lenses I have had will tend to 'hunt' before eventually locking up under similar conditions. I've only shot a few dozen images through the lens to date, but those have come back sharp, with great contrast and little by way of colour aberrations even under close scrutiny. In summery then, I think for a compromise lens (the 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S NIKKOR would be great but at around £1000... ouch!) this offers phenomenal value for money at this price. It will undoubtedly become the lens most attached to my camera going forward.
Review: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm - The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is a versatile and compact option for DX-format Nikon DSLR users. It's designed primarily for beginners and enthusiasts looking for an affordable all-purpose lens with image stabilization (VR) and decent optical performance. In terms of build quality, the lens feels lightweight yet sturdy with a plastic construction typical of kit lenses. The zoom ring is smooth, though not exceptionally precise, and the autofocus is reasonably quick and quiet due to the Silent Wave Motor (SWM). Optically, the lens performs adequately for its price range. At 18mm, it provides a wide enough angle for landscapes and group shots, while at 55mm, it reaches into the short telephoto range, suitable for portraits and details. The f/3.5-5.6 aperture range limits low-light performance and depth of field control compared to more expensive lenses, but the VR (Vibration Reduction) system helps compensate for camera shake, especially useful in dimmer conditions. Image quality is generally good for everyday use and social media sharing. While sharpness is decent across the frame when stopped down, there is noticeable softness at wider apertures and towards the edges. Chromatic aberration and distortion are present but manageable with post-processing. Overall, the Nikon 18-55mm VR lens is a solid entry-level option that delivers what it promises: versatility, image stabilization, and acceptable image quality at an affordable price. It's ideal for beginners or those on a budget who want a reliable lens for everyday photography without breaking the bank.

## Features

- Highly compact and lightweight body - achieved by incorporating a retractable lens mechanism
- 3 x optical zoom offers a versatile wide-angle to moderate telephoto perspective that's suited to everything from landscapes and interiors to portraits and action
- Vibration Reduction (VR) function provides an effect equivalent to a shutter speed 4.0 stops faster
- With the minimum focus distance of 0.25 m/0.8 ft (in MF), you can get much closer to the subject
- High optical 11 elements in eight groups and an aspherical lens element minimises spherical aberration and other forms of distortion while ensuring high resolution and contrast

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HQ4W4PC |
| Aperture Control Design | Aperture controlled by camera |
| Aperture Modes | F3.5–F5.6 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 25,325 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 216 in Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Camera Lens | 7 |
| Colour | Black |
| Continuous shooting speed | 9.20 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (4,238) |
| Date First Available | 7 Jan. 2014 |
| Effective still resolution | 16.00 |
| Focus type | Auto Focus |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | Yes |
| Included components | AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration Reduction II Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, LC-52 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap |
| Item Weight | 195 Grams |
| Item model number | 2211 |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 55 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 55 Millimeters |
| Maximum Aperture Range | F3.5 - F5.6 |
| Min Focal Length | 18 Millimeters |
| Model year | 2014 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 15.1 x 11.8 x 10.4 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.26 Kilograms |
| Part number | 2211 |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 55 Millimetres |
| Plug profile | Nikon F |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 6.6 x 6 x 6 centimetres |
| Size | 18-55 mm |
| Style | 2211 |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | External Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nikon
- **Camera lens description:** 7
- **Compatible mountings:** Nikon F
- **Focal length description:** 18-55 millimeters
- **Focus type:** Auto Focus
- **Lens design:** Zoom
- **Lens type:** Standard
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 55 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 55 Millimeters
- **Minimum focal length:** 18 Millimeters

## Images

![Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O6quR6a6L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the Nikon AFS 18-55 VRII sold by RYH Deals UK come in a Nikon gold box with a Nikon UK warranty?**
A: My one came in a Nikon gold box. The warranty card was from Australia. As RYH Deals were so cheap I suspected the lens would not come with a UK warranty, which was not a problem for me as the cost was not excessive. I am very pleased with this lens, its sharpness, distortion, clarity and contrast are excellent, far better than the 18-105 kit lens. You can also get close to macro with it. I would thoroughly recommend this lens.

**Q: Is it compatible with d40**
A: Yes., the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II is fully compatible with the D40. Please refer to the link below if you wish to download the D-SLR and lens compatibility chart for future references. 

https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?lang=en_GB&articleNo=000005532

**Q: does this lens fit a nikon D60?**
A: It should do, as it's a standard Nikon fitting.  It certainly fits my D80!

**Q: is this lens compatible with a D3200?**
A: yes compatible with all current nikon dx dslr.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great compromise lens.
*by T***M on 25 November 2012*

I've had a Nikon Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED (DX) kit lens for years now, and I've had a great number of lovely pictures captured using it. It's got a number of down sides for me though, so I've been looking around for a, not too expensive, alternative to replace it. My ideal would be the professional Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-EDI, but finally settled on the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens. It's certainly not as fast as the 17-35, but at half the price it's a great compromise. Allowing for the crop factor, the 16-85mm focal length used on a DX camera gives effective angles of view of around 24 - 125mm. This overcomes one of the minor issues I had with the 18-35mm: It's a good wide angle lens, but I was forever having to swap to my 24-80mm zoom to get the longer view. This lens covers that ground nicely. It's no replacement for my 28-80 f2.8 Tokina, but it's good to have the overlap. The biggest problem I wished to overcome was that while the images from my older 18-35mm where pretty sharp, the barrel distortion at the 18mm end of the zoom was ridiculous. I can correct the bulging in Photoshop if I was careful to make sure that the plane of the camera in front of the photographic subject was well placed, but that's not always possible. The end result is that it can be very painful trying to straighten out wonky lines. There is still a little barrel distortion at the 16mm end of the 16-85mm lens, but even with the extra 2mm focal length gain, the distortion is very mild. If you're not photographing straight lines (alas, architecture is one of my favourite subjects) then you'll probably not even notice it. Being restricted to smaller apertures is not great in poor light, and my old lens gave me problems in that department. I also like shooting graffiti, which is often seen in low light conditions. The 16-85mm isn't any faster then my old lens, but with the amazing VR mechanism built in I can hand hold in poorly lit places with long shutter speeds which would have me ramping up the ISO with the old lens. The end result is that this lens is quite an upgrade. It's wider and longer at the same time, it's no faster then my old lens, but with VR it overcomes some of the issues associated with low-light shooting. It covers the ground that I needed two lenses to cover previously and it's all but removed the barrel distortion problems I've had in the past. Shooting with the new lens is a real joy. The lens feels solid and robust, with a good heft to it. The zoom action feels smooth, and can be taken from the 16mm to 85mm extremes with one twist. The focus with the Sonic Wave motor is reasonably quick, and as yet I've not noticed any problems trying to auto-focus in low light, where other lenses I have had will tend to 'hunt' before eventually locking up under similar conditions. I've only shot a few dozen images through the lens to date, but those have come back sharp, with great contrast and little by way of colour aberrations even under close scrutiny. In summery then, I think for a compromise lens (the 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S NIKKOR would be great but at around £1000... ouch!) this offers phenomenal value for money at this price. It will undoubtedly become the lens most attached to my camera going forward.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm
*by G***J on 20 June 2024*

The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is a versatile and compact option for DX-format Nikon DSLR users. It's designed primarily for beginners and enthusiasts looking for an affordable all-purpose lens with image stabilization (VR) and decent optical performance. In terms of build quality, the lens feels lightweight yet sturdy with a plastic construction typical of kit lenses. The zoom ring is smooth, though not exceptionally precise, and the autofocus is reasonably quick and quiet due to the Silent Wave Motor (SWM). Optically, the lens performs adequately for its price range. At 18mm, it provides a wide enough angle for landscapes and group shots, while at 55mm, it reaches into the short telephoto range, suitable for portraits and details. The f/3.5-5.6 aperture range limits low-light performance and depth of field control compared to more expensive lenses, but the VR (Vibration Reduction) system helps compensate for camera shake, especially useful in dimmer conditions. Image quality is generally good for everyday use and social media sharing. While sharpness is decent across the frame when stopped down, there is noticeable softness at wider apertures and towards the edges. Chromatic aberration and distortion are present but manageable with post-processing. Overall, the Nikon 18-55mm VR lens is a solid entry-level option that delivers what it promises: versatility, image stabilization, and acceptable image quality at an affordable price. It's ideal for beginners or those on a budget who want a reliable lens for everyday photography without breaking the bank.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great buy, good quality, but think it through
*by R***H on 2 June 2013*

The first lens ordered never arrived, however, Amazon refunded the purchase in a a few hours and no hassle, excellent service from Amazon, thanks. The second order arrived promptly (3 days) and is now well installed and working extremely well on the 7100. Excellent quality through the range, from 18mm to 300mm, with such small pixel / gran issues at each extreme, you have to the a real professional to even notice. Excellent buy, but is a little heavy, so if weight could mean more shake for you or get you tired, stick to changing lenses. The VR and its "normal / active" settings are excellent for compensating this. Best lens buy yet for me, 2 push-ups each day are good for me and the quality of the photos, just joking. I now only carry this lens during the day. Low light parties and night shooting is still best with the fixed aperture f1.8 as you would expect, however I did some really great shooting of an end of year graduate party with the 18-300, impressive.

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