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Brand: Nikon
EAN: 0018208021765
Label: Nikon
Manufacturer: Nikon
Maximum Focal Length: 55 millimeters
Minimum Focal Length: 18 millimeters
Model: 2176
Optical Zoom: 3 unknown-units
Publisher: Nikon
Studio: Nikon
Features:- 18-55mm lens wtih f3.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon DSLR cameras
- Focal lenth equivalent to 27 to 82.5mm in 35mm photography
- Features a Silent Wave Motor and and Vibration Reduction (VR)
- 0.28 meter/0.9 foot closest focusing distance throughout the entire zoom range
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Product Description: Designed fror use on your Nikon Digital SLR camera body, this lens provides a 3x zoom from 18mm wide-angle to 55mm normal perspective. For landscape and general photography, this is one of the most ideal lenses to own. The lens has Nikon's Vibration Reduction (VR) technology to help consumers snap sharper photos than ever before, even while shooting handheld. This compact and lightweight, and affordable lens is an optimum lens to use with Nikon DX- format digital SLR cameras. It offers the ideal focal length as a 'first lens' to capture life's day-to-day moments from wide perspective landscapes to pictures at home and around. It is is engineered to exacting standards to meet the demanding needs of digital photography. This digitally optimized lens features hybrid aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberration with Nikon's Super Integrated Coating. Rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural Close focusing distance to 0.9 feet (0.28 meters) throughout the entire zoom range Focal length - 18-55mm Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6 / Minimum aperture - f/22-36 Lens construction - 11 elements in 8 groups (with one aspherical lens element) Closest focus distance - 0.9 ft.(0.28m) (throughout the entire zoom range) Maximum reproduction ratio - 0.31x Number of diaphragm blades - 7 (rounded) Filter attachment size - 52 mm (filters are optional) Focusing - Autofocus with built-in Silent Wave Motor and manual focus Separate zoom and focusing rings ensure responsive operation Diameter x length - Approx. 2.9 x 3.1 in (73 x 79.5mm) / Weight - Approx. 9.3 oz (265g) Supplied accessories - LC-52 52mm snap-on front lens cap, rear lens protector
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - physical aspect of the lens
i use it with nikon d40x. I like its compact size. my only disappointment is the contact between the lens and the camera body. It is not a seamless ... Read More
Rating: - Don't Waste Your Time - GET THIS LENS!
I bought this to replace my standard Nikon 18-55mm "non-VR" and will never look back. Getting great pictures is already challenging enough without trying ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent light weight walk about lens
I bought this 18-55 mm VR lens as a backup lens when my Nikon 18-200 VR mm lens was in the shop being repaired under warentee after about 14 month use. I ... Read More
Rating: - Longer-Bigger than expected
I have this on my D80 all the time. I bought it to replace my mid-range zoom 18-135mm kit lens after reading on Ken Rockwell's site. I also bought a 70 ... Read More
Rating: - VR Works Great, but noisier than non-VR lens
I got this for my birthday at the end of May.
I liked the 18-55mm non-VR that I use on my D40, and the pictures taken with this lens look just as great. ... Read More
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