Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Lens - Refurbished by Nikon USA
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Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom Lens F/DSLR Cameras - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

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2013-07-15T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice light knockabout lens

When I don't care if I bang the lens, this is the one. For the low price of a refurbished model, it's great for just hanging out. I don't know enough judge the image quality yet, but its a bargain.

WALT M.

2008-02-02T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great price/performance ratio

For the price, there is nothing wrong with this lens! Sharpness is good throughout its range, and it is extremely(!) light weight. The focus, though not the fastest in the world, seems to be fairly reliable and relatively quiet. I have noticed some chromatic aberration and distortion (especially at 18mm f/3.5), but if you are making prints where you would notice this, you probably either have software that can minimize these effects or you are using a more expensive lens. I do not like the plastic mount, nor the focusing "ring" that is the front of the lens, but then again these are design compromises that allow for the bargain basement price. All things said and done, this is a great, lightweight normal zoom lens for non-critical use. It is obviously not a "pro" lens in build nor image quality (nor weight!), but it performs much better than its price would suggest.

Dave

2007-10-26T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Good starter, but will upgrade soon

Seems that if I am not in very bright light the speed is very slow. Looking for a better lens now. Good for someone starting off, but you will upgrade soon.

Fred

2007-09-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Starter Lens!

Upgraded to it from the 28-70 when I bought my wife the D50. Appears to be limited by the photographer only!

Albino M.

2007-07-04T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great everyday lens

I take over 250 photos at every Tigers game here in Detroit. And i use this lens with a D40. For general work i think this is a great option

Alley C.

2007-03-25T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Good General Purpose lens

This is a good lens for everyday use, the autofocus tends to be a little slower than most lenses though. It is wide enough for general use and has decent function on my D50.

John F.

2007-03-04T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great General Purpose Lens

This is the kit lens that Nikon sells with the D50, a slightly newer version comes with the D40. It is the lens you want on your Camera for everyday - pick up and shoot usage. It's wide enough and you can get really close for those Macro shots.

PAUL S.

Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Lens - Refurbished by Nikon USA Specifications

  • Construction

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

  • 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. 75mm x 69mm long (2.9 in. x 2.7 in.)

  • Weight

    Approx. 210g (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

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About Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Lens - Refurbished by Nikon USA

FEATURED REVIEWS

Nice light knockabout lens

By WALT M.

When I don't care if I bang the lens, this is the one. For the low price of a refurbished model, it's great for just hanging out. I don't know enough judge the image quality yet, but its a bargain.

Great Starter Lens!

By Albino M.

Upgraded to it from the 28-70 when I bought my wife the D50. Appears to be limited by the photographer only!

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 convenientlycovers 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 69 x 74mm (2.7 x 2.9 in.) and weighs approximately 210g (6.8 oz.).

For optics, one ED glass element and one hybrid aspherical lens element guarantee high-resolution, high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion. The new SWM built into the lens offers the smooth and quiet autofocus performance that users have come to expect from our existing SWM.

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

Note: This lens is not compatible with 35mm [135] or IX240 format film cameras.

Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Lens - Refurbished by Nikon USA Features

  • Ideal as a normal lens designed exclusively for Nikon DX format SLRs, this ultra-compact 18-55mm 3X zoom provides superb versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.
  • New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation.
  • ED glass element achieves minimized chromatic aberration and superior optical performance.
  • Hybrid aspherical element ensures high resolution and contrast.
  • Focus Mode switch enables quick-switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).
  • 7-blade rounded diaphragm for more natural out-of-focus highlights.
  • Nikon Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare to provide even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions.
  • Offers the popular 18-55mm focal range for use in a variety of different situations (equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in 35mm format)
  • Enables focusing from as close as 28cm (11 in.) from the subject through its entire focal range

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What's in the box:

  • 52mm Front Lens Cap
  • Rear Lens Cap
  • Nikon 90 Day USA Warranty