Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX II
Optical design
Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Full frame equivalent focal length is 27.0-82.5 mm.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, gives you a variety of filter options. Weights 205 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 82 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag.Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX II purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 23 months of tracked sales — pay around the $79.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
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656 of 1215 tracked sales (54%) closed at or under the $79.50 fair value.
- Jun 26, 2024$8.00$-71.50 / typical
- Mar 7, 2025$10.00$-69.50 / typical
- Mar 7, 2025$11.00$-68.50 / typical
- Apr 23, 2025$14.00$-65.50 / typical
- Jun 2, 2025$14.00$-65.50 / typical
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A simple, good product Well packaged,and works fine straight out of the box - the autofocus works really smoothly, although in some cases the camera (Nikon D3200) wasn't able to focus. Zooming in and out or removing and replacing the lens has worked so far in these cases. The lens is also very light and portable, although I'd imagine the plastic finishing may wear quickly if exposed to extreme conditions; the optical quality is also good over the entire range (from a quoted minimum distance of ~ 1ft upwards). One thing though; this lens does NOT come with vibration reduction (VR), so longer exposures will probably benefit from using a tripod or stable support; all in all, this kit lens makes a good starter lens for general purpose usage.
Did not work Unfortunately it did not work. I just tried it today. I'll need to return it. Although it is my fault the lens also does not have the VR feature. I would prefer to return it for one that works and also has the VR feature. If an additional charge is necessary please advise
Decent Lens For Little Money The Nikon AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens offers quite a bit of bang for the buck when it comes to sharpness and lack of distortion. The distortion on this lens is easily managed with Photoshop CS2 or newer versions. You can go to Ken Rockwell's site, search for this lens review, and at the bottom he will tell you how to correct the distortion in Photoshop. The lens is fairly sharp above f/5.6 even in the corners. There is a bit of light falloff in the corners at f/3.5 and 18mm but it clears up pretty good if you stop down to f/5.6 or zoom in to about 22mm. I am a bit disappointed with the VR function. Canon's Image Stabilization and Nikon's Vibration Reduction have been touted in the press as being one of the greatest advancements in camera technology. As an owner of both types of stabilization, I am less impressed than I am with just a plain old fast lens. Perhaps I am old school, but I'm just in my 30's so I should still be pretty open to new things, but this one has not taken me aback yet. The jury is still out with me. But this is a quality lens for a fair price and no more than it costs it is well worth the money, even without the VR feature. So give it a try, it's much cheaper than trying the VR on the 70-200 f/2.8G AF-VR or any other Nikon VR lens.Read full review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX II?
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX II is a camera lens with 18-55mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5 - 5.6/22, for the Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount, supporting the Aps-c format, weighing 205g.
What mount is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX II compatible with?
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX II uses a Nikon DX, Nikon FX mount and supports the Aps-c format.
How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX II cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX II typically sells for around $8.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX II a good lens?
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX II has a community rating of 4.0/5 from 36 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX II?
Similar lenses include Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR, Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR II, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8 G IF ED DX.