AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II (3.0x)

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A compact 3x zoom lens featuring Silent Wave Motor Autofocus for Nikon digital SLRs



2006 Release



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Main Features


Offers the popular focal range of 18-55mm (picture angle equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in the 35mm format) for use in a variety of situations
Compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet and smooth autofocusing
ED glass and aspherical lens elements
Compact and lightweight, making it easy to carry
Optical performance highly complements Nikon digital SLR cameras
The seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening





Specifications






Lens construction

7 elements in 5 groups (1 ED and 1 aspherical lens elements)

Picture angle

76° - 28°50'

Focal-length scale

18, 24, 28, 45, 55mm

Number of diaphragm blades

7 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

22-38

Closest focusing distance

0.28m (through the entire focal range)

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/3.2

Zoom control

Manual, via separate zoom ring

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-limit switch:

N/A

M/A mode

N/A

A-M mode switch

Available

Focus lock button

N/A

Weight (approx.):

205g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

70.5×74 mm

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

HB-33 (optional, only available in black)

Lens case

CL-0715 (optional)

Tripod collar

N/A

External front filter attachment frame

Rotatable

External front filter

52mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable, even with dedicated Lens Hood HB-33.

Infrared compensation scale

N/A

Supplied accessories

52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52

Optional accessories

52mm screw-in filters, Rear lens cap LF-1, Flexible lens pouch CL-0715, Bayonet Hood HB-33 (only available in black)

Aperture ring

N/A

Distance scale

N/A

Note:
* We do not recommend the use of DX NIKKOR lenses with 35mm (135) or IX240 format cameras.





MTF Chart


Wide Tele

Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm
How to read the MTF chart





Lens Construction



: Aspherical lens elements: Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements