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18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit image
 
(based on 15 ratings)
Brand: Nikon
Located in: Oth
Compact 3x zoom lens covering the most frequently used focal range of 18 to 55mm. Vibration Reduction (VR) minimizes image blur caused by camera shake, enabling sharper pictures, hand-held, at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible.
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.5 stars
(based on 15 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable(5), Good value(13), High quality(11), Lightweight(3)
 
Recommend for general use
By MINH_CVVerified Purchaser from SAN DIEGO, CA on 5/26/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight
Cons:
Slow Focus, Weak Casing
Best Uses:
General Use
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

I put it on a D300. Works as expected. Great for general travel photography. Good value for the price. VR definirely help.

 
Great lens for a reasonable price
By Joe QVerified Purchaser from Washington, DC on 3/22/2009
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight
Best Uses:
General Use, Special Effects
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

I use the lens as my general purpose lens, usually shoot architecture and landscapes. Nicely built, quick focus, and consistent output. My only complaint would be the sound it makes when focusing is not as suave as some of the more expensive lenses.

 
Great Back Up Lens
By EVKVerified Purchaser from Gulf Shores, AL on 10/24/2008
Pros:
Good Value, High Quality, Light, Smooth, VR Lens
Best Uses:
Back Up Lens, Nikon Quality, Professional
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

I bought this lens to cary as a back up lens for my S3 Pro. I also use it for accasonal use around the home. The lens is a Nikon and I have never since 1981 been disatisfied with a nikon lens. This lens is no different. I do not see how they can charge so little for this quality.

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I love this lense!
By KateVerified Purchaser from Georgia on 10/17/2008
Pros:
Good Value, High Quality
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

This is a really great lens and a great value

 
Amazingly sharp for the $
By tbVerified Purchaser from Western, NC on 10/16/2008
Pros:
Good Value, High Quality
Cons:
Slight bulge at wide
Best Uses:
Good wide to normal lens
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

I got this lens for a small, lightweight, versatile vacation/backpacking lens and was impressed. So impressed I tested it against my Nikon 24mm f2.8 and 50mm f1.8 primes shooting various objects with text (a can of dust off and my computer). It did at least as good as the 50 and better than the 24. I've begun using it on jobs and am overall pleased.

 
Great Lens and Excellent Service
By MikeVerified Purchaser from Madison, NC on 10/16/2008
Pros:
Good Value
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

The vibration reduction feature works great and allows me to shoot without a flash when there is one-two stops less available light.

 
Very good all-purpose lens
By VideoladVerified Purchaser from Greensboro, NC on 10/15/2008
Pros:
Good Value, High Quality
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

Other than sometimes needing a longer zoom, I leave this little all-purpose beauty on the camera. This lens does it all for me.

 
great lens, fair price
By lb photoVerified Purchaser from woodbridge,va on 10/14/2008
Pros:
Good Value

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

this one of great lens I ever own it has a fantastic VR technic

 
Perfect Lens
By rlwVerified Purchaser from W. Gardiner, Maine on 10/13/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

I use the lens to take great photos! I've used it many times in various settings and the camera takes great photos and the lens allows for close up and distance photos. great purchase. I'm very happy with it and would recommend Abe's of Maine. They're professional,[...]

 
excellent lens
By charlescchanVerified Purchaser from Toronto, Canada on 10/13/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

if you're looking for a good lens to take pictures of your family and friends with, this is the one

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Good Product
By Dave ZVerified Purchaser from Columbia, MD on 10/13/2008
Pros:
Good Value, High Quality, Sharp VR works well
Cons:
Rotating front lens
Best Uses:
Low light
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

Very economical VR lens

 
Good lens but worry about plastic mount.
By NodakVerified Purchaser from AUstin, TX on 10/7/2008
Pros:
Good Value, High Quality
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

It performs very well in all conditions. [...]

 
Good Product
By SteveVerified Purchaser from Brooklyn, NY on 10/7/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

Very good lens. I love the way business is handled in Abe's: quick shipment, quality product, good price. Will come back again.

 
Outstanding value
By LongVerified Purchaser from Dallas, TX on 10/7/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Best Uses:
Very sharp and VR - great
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

I also have the bigger 17-55mm f/2.8 but for practical uses, this lens is just as sharp. It's great to use with D70s/D90 built-in flash cause it's smaller size means no shadows from the flash.

 
Great value, very good performance
By JerryVerified Purchaser from Fort Lauderdale, FL on 10/6/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Value, High Quality
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5. VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens-Brand New with 5-Year Nikon USA Warranty! - Separated from Kit:

I have used this lens in many different lighting situations and achieved excellent results. The VR works very well, I use it a 1/20 and 1/15 of a second with no problems.
The only issue is you cannot manually focus it with the lens hood attached. I rarely have to manually focus, it does a great job on it's own, so I don't see this as much of an issue.
Excellent color accuracy.
Abe's of Maine delivered the product as advertised and faster than expected. Great surprise.

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