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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II Review

Main Features

  • 18-55mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 195g.
  • Diameter: 60mm
  • Length: 66mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.28m
  • Max Magnification:0.31x
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Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II Overview
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage. When mounted on a APS-C / DX sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 27 - 82.5mm. With a max aperture of f3.5 at 18mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end and neither at tele end with its f5.6.
This lens features on optical image stabilization which helps capturing sharper images at lower shutter speeds. Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Nikon replaced the older Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these model:
Compare Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II vs Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR
Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II

PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Price $234.99
Lens Type Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max_Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-55mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 3.1X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F36.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 11
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements 1 aspheric element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.31X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 195g
Diameter 60mm
Length 66mm
Materials Polycarbonate
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes Filters do not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied No
Hood Code HB-69
Tripod Collar No
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II Alternatives in Nikon F (DX) Mount
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f2.8G ED-IF 17-55mm F2.8 755gr AF $1,496.95
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR 18-55mm F3.5 - F5.6 265gr AF $276.95
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Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR 18-55mm F3.5 - F5.6 205gr AF $246.95
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Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G 18-55mm F3.5 - F5.6 195gr AF $196.95
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Tokina AF-X Pro 16-50mm f2.8 DX 16-50mm F2.8 610gr AF $944.97
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Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM 17-50mm F2.8 565gr AF $307.95
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Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM 18-50mm F2.8 - F4.5 395gr AF $199.99
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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF 17-50mm F2.8 430gr AF $299.00
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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical IF 17-50mm F2.8 570gr AF $649.00
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II
is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II
is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR II
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