18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens

An ultracompact, lightweight standard zoom lens with a 3x focal range that is ideal for everyday photography, offers a remarkable cost-to-performance ratio and features optics optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs. It is ideally suited to the new Nikon D50.

The lens offers users the popular 18-55mm focal length range, which conveniently covers everything from tight indoor portraits to standard snap shots. (The picture angle is equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in 35mm format.) The newly developed compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) has given rise to an ultracompact lightweight design that offers excellent handling characteristics. Including thenew SWM, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED measures a compact Ø69 x 74mm (2.7 x 2.9 in.) and weighs approximately 205g (7.2 oz.).

By using this lens and the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lens, photographers have a focal-length range from wide-angle 18mm to telephoto 200mm (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format) that is well-suited to a wide variety of shooting situations. The useful range and high-quality performance ofthis lens will expand the photographic horizons of Nikon Digital SLR owners. The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lens will be simultaneously released with the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens.

• 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

• Construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (with 1 ED glass element and 1 hybrid aspherical lens element)

• Camera Mount Type: Nikon F

• Format Compatibility:
  Nikon DX
  FX in DX Crop Mode

• Note: DX lenses are not recommended for use with "full-frame" digital or 35mm film SLR cameras

• Angle of view: 76 degrees (@18mm) to 28 degrees, 50 minutes (@55mm)

• F stop range:
  Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-5.6
  Minimum Aperture: f/22-32

• Closest Focusing Distance: 0.28m (11.4 inches)

• Maximum Magnification: Max Reproduction Ratio 1/3.2

• Filter Size: 52mm

• Dimensions: (Length x Diameter) Approx. 74mm x 70.5mm long (2.9 in. x 2.7 in.)

• Weight: Approx. 205g (6.8 oz.)

• Notes: AF Nikkor G-Type lenses feature more compact lens designs and include D-Type technology that provides the camera with precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure processes

• 52mm Front Lens Cap

• Rear Lens Cap