Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX NIKKOR (VR) Vibration Reduction Lens F/DSLR Cameras - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

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ANGEL R. O : Does this lens works with a D5000?LYLE M : Yes this will work with the D5000.
Jerry R : I have a Nikon D-5000 camera I'm looking for an lends to shoot close-ups of small object about a foot long, will this lends give good clarity of detail?CARLTON D : Yes, especially if you have good lighting. You can shoot at a higher F-stop to increase your depth of field. (try f-8 and a tripod) .JAMES G : Check if the Tokina 100mm f2.8D ATX-Pro autofocuses on your D5000. If it does, you will seardh a long timeand spend a lot more money before you find a better lens for you purpose.MIKE D : YesANDREA G : Yes, it depends if you now how to focus
Vince C : My daughter has a Nikon D90 and is doing a lot of commercial photography. I want to buy her a back up camera and was going to get another D90 but would like to get a D7000 instead. Are the lenses interchangeable or would she need another set of lenses?BRENT J : I currently own and use the D7000. This lens works perfectly fine on that camera. It's not the fastest lens available and I find myself only using it for wide angle outdoor shots. Hope this helps!CHRISTOPHER C : Yes, the lenses are interchangeable; no, she won't need another set of lenses. All modern Nikon DSLR lenses can be used on any Nikon DSLR camera. If your daughter has this lens for her D90, it will also work perfectly on the D7000.MANUEL G : Same lensesJENNIFER C : The lenses are interchangeable. I have those two exact cameras and switch lenses all the time. You'll only need to worry about different lenses if you step up to a full frame camera like the D800.

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2019-09-07T03:27:16

Rated 1 out of 5

Auto-focus problems

On my very first outing with this lens, it proved so disappointing that I sent it back. Auto-focus, when it worked, was extremely slow. And sometimes, seemingly when pointed at mid-distance, it wouldn't focus at all. I thought there was something wrong with my camera. Then I realized it had to be the lens. Further tests when I got home confirmed it. This was a refurbished lens, refurbed by Nikon to factory specs. If that's true, I suggest you stay away from this lens.

WARREN H.

2018-10-31T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great for Beginners!

This is a pretty awesome all-purpose zoom lens that has worked great for me (being a beginner on a small budget). I wanted something that would cover all manner of projects - from portraits to real estate to low light. The cons are definitely in the auto focus and the lack of sharpness that comes from that...HOWEVER - it has been a wonderful day to day lens for me that has helped me gain the confidence I needed to start moving forward with more pricey equipment.

ladychar

2017-10-11T10:53:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

This lens works perfectly with my Nikon.

Pinchos M.

2017-10-04T10:03:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Great beginner/hobbyist lens, gets the job done

Gets the job done for entry-intermediate, hobbyist photography... Got some great night-city life photos, you get what you pay for-- great value kit lens

Ethan O.

2017-09-29T08:57:56

Rated 4 out of 5

Nikon 18-55mm Lens: For the price is very good

Understanding that we are talking, for the price: This is a very good lens. I have purchased other refurbished items from Adorama and have never had a problem. They are like new! I'd buy this lens again, and I will buy from Adorama again. This lens is good as a kick around, everyday lens. It is a good starter as well.

ACCOUNTS P.

2017-09-14T16:33:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Unboltedharp

Great lens came as described. Clean, works great, and had an awesome price!

Glenn D.

2017-09-13T06:47:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great company

Great lens look new thanks will purshase form you again

Gary B.

2017-08-22T13:44:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Great customer service and delivery was on time

I am completely satisfied! Excellent lens

mark n.

2017-01-05T13:29:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing lens!

It is a nice compact camera, with brilliant quality on my D750! It is honestly my favorite lense!!

Luis C.

2016-05-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lente con extraordinarias características.

Hace dos meses,compre este lente y me ha impresionado gratamente su desempeño,tiene una nitidez y una resolución impecable,ahora lo estoy usando para fotografía de arqueologia.

Nikon f.

2016-05-16T10:15:43

Rated 5 out of 5

This lens performs well on my D 50

I had an old lens on my Nikon D 50. Now, with this new lens, the camera is like having a new camera. I love this lens!

RICHARD L.

2015-12-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

For a beginner/amateur

Sample images of my 18-55mm attached herewith. I am still in the process of learning night photography and long exposure and these are what ive got for now. One thing, it is so weightless that i can bring anywhere I go even at work because I used to go for a shoot after work whenever stress comes out. So handy.

Juvy

2015-11-14T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This lens will do what you tell it to do.

Aside from the fact that all digital devices eventually fail, this lens is only as good as your photography skills. Of course there are faster lenses, and better primes but this lens will serve your GENERAL needs well. Not every lens you own needs to be top of the line...

gmoore40

2015-09-22T17:33:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little lens

I bought this lens to replace my broken kit lens that came with my D7000. While this lens lacks the VR the original has, it is in every other way its equal. Light, compact, autofocus, affordable, and the same apertures as the more expensive version. If you must have VR, then get that one; if not, this lens will fill the bill.

PAUL H.

2015-09-06T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Good starter lens

Good starter lens (hence the reason it comes with most entry-level/enthusiast DSLRs from Nikon). Good for general photography (ie. daily use like family events or anything else you'd normally use a point-and-shoot for). I would recommend to enthusiasts or serious hobby photographers to get some primes as well (perhaps a nice 50mm prime lens). I consider this just an average lens, good at general stuff, but not very good if you want to landscapes, portraits or anything in a particular area. Decent walk-around lens or beginner lens (you can get some great photos out of this lens, but usually that takes some skill and depends on the body it's attached to to an extent).

sirhawkeye

2015-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Optics for the buck

Don't be discouraged by this lens just because it's a kit lens, for entry-level camera. As far as Resolution and Contrast goes... From 18-35mm from the center, to over half way to the edges...this is actually one of Nikons better DX lenses. [Excellent performer] in that range, before it falls off, and even THEN, it's not to shabby. It won't do you any good once the sun sets. But for the price. I'd buy another one, when mine gives out. Happy Shooting !!

BowLeggedSnake

2015-07-02T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I got what I expected

I got what I ordered. Nikon kit lenses. Not the greatest but will work for me.

FRED M.

2015-04-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

I purchased a refurbished lens and am very well pleased with it. It appeared to be brand new when I unboxed the lens. The auto focus is so quiet I had to double check to make sure it was working! The lens is very sharp and I have not noticed any problems with the quality of the images it produces. I use it with my D7100 which was also purchased refurbished.

CaitlinM

2015-04-16T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for a great price

Bought this lens to go with my new D7100 which I also purchased refurb from Adorama. The service was great andI couldn't be happier about this purchase. The lens is very quck and silent as others have said. The focus appears very good and the quality of the prints is all I could ask for from a non-pro zoom. I wiil not hesitate to purchas other factory refurbished lens from Adorama! The lense came in its own box and was well packaged. It looks like a brand new lens.

Caitlin M.

2015-03-30T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

great works for me

Love this new lens, great lens for a beginner like me

Rogo

2015-01-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Grandes recursos com um ótimo custo x benefício

Excelente resolução de imagem, leve e com a versatilidade de ter em uma só lente o zoom de 18-55mm, com baixo custo.

Berretta

2015-01-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Grandes recursos com um ótimo custo x benefício

Excelente resolução de imagem, leve e com a versatilidade de ter em uma só lente o zoom de 18-55mm, com baixo custo.

RBERRETTA

2014-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Unreliable

I used to have Canon all my life and thought to give Nikon a chance when I needed DSLR. I bought D5100 with this lens with the deal that saved $50. I hardly used this camera for its first year and when I needed this camera to capture birthday moments of my kids, this camera failed. The lens would simply not move in auto mode. May be the motor system inside the lens failed. The only way it worked was in manual mode. Now Nikon's tech support is another nightmare to deal with due to their limited tech support and servicing locations. Only 2 location (one in east coast and another in west coast) for all repairs and issues!!! For the price I spent, I simply wished reliable and decent camera with lens to last. Now I am reluctant to buy another lens. May be it will have same fate? Also today's phone camera being so handy and better at pictures and videos who really needs these expensive camera any ways.

Sunny

2014-06-16T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A nice portrait lens

I use this lens for portraits, shots of rooms and big outdoor shots. The lens focuses fast and well with color that is pretty spot on. Like any "budget" lens you'd like it a hair sharper, but most people who see my pictures still say, "Wow!"

JON S.

2014-05-31T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Lens failed within 90 days of purchase

Auto-focus suddenly stopped working. I have had this lens less than 90 days. I know the AF-S DX 18-55mm lens is faulty because there are no problems using my Nikkor DX AFS 55-200 with my D3200. Now I have the hassle of filing a warranty claim and shipping the lens.

jknikon

2014-05-13T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Decent beginner's lens.

The lens was being used on a Nikon D80. I bought this to serve as an all around events tool...family gatherings, outdoor adventures, auction photos. The motor is a little noisy when focusing, and sometimes the VR jitters, but ultimately catches the focal point. I liked using a reverse mount macro lens ring with this lens. The lens was light-weight, fast, and the results were pretty clear. I sold it when I upgraded to the Nikon D800E, since I didn't want DX format photos anymore. My next purchase will be a Nikon VR II...probably the 70-200. I'm trying not to be a lens hoarder, so I'll only purchase one or two premium multi-task lenses from this point on.

RicanzDrummer

2014-04-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wife loves it = I love it!

Ease of use and installing or removing was a click. Wanted DSLR that wife could learn on and I could enjoy using also. This has done every thing we wanted.

GYSGTSends

2014-04-23T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

le faltan marcas de enfoque, no tiene la reseña de hiperenfoque

me resulta un poco incomodo el hecho de que no cuente con graduación en la zona de enfoque, sobretodo en fotografías de larga exposición nocturna

noscriptstyle

2014-03-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

not a bad lense

Have had this lense for about a year now but have only used it for a couple of months at most. It came with my d5100 that I still currently use but was easily replaced by my 50mm 1.8 almost immediately. That being said it's not a bad lense at all. For the price you can't go wrong. The quality is there and it covers a good range for family and Facebook type photography. I wouldn't recommend buying the lense itself for the reason that you can save and get a better lense for a little more money.

nyeekawn

2014-02-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

As Expected on a Nikon Refurbished

Lens is used for general photography. Too bad it doesn't have a longer range, but for mostly close-up and indoor use it's fine. As usual with Nikon products, even the refurbished ones are fine. Excellent sharpness at both ends of the range.

Hal

Nikon 18-55mm Specifications

  • Construction

    11 elements in 8 groups (with 1 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/22-36

  • Closest Focusing Distance

    0.28m (11.4 inches) throughout the entire zoom range

  • Maximum Magnification

    .31x

  • Filter Size

    52mm

  • Dimensions (Length x Diameter)

    Approx. 73mm x 79.5mm long (2.9 in. x 3.1 in.)

  • Weight

    Approx. 265g (9.3 oz.)

  • UPC Code

    018208100194

About Nikon 18-55mm

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great lens!!

By akpruitt

My 18-55 came as part of my D40 kit. I must've gotten a fantastic copy of the lens b/c I've never had issued with this lens when used within its range. Of course I have trouble w/autofocus when in low light. It's not a meant for extremely low light. It IS however an amazingly fast lens that takes crisp, clear pictures. I've grabbed awesome

After 3 years, Excellent Results

By pingpaul

Three years after I received this lens in a D3100 kit it continues to perform very well. It is a general workhorse I use for hundreds of web portraits, small product shoots, 16x20 inch wall portraits and artistic images.

The AF-S DX-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, a lens featuring a built-in Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction (VR). The AF-S DX-NIKKOR 18- 55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is an affordable, and compact, 3x zoom lens with amazing versatility. This new lens will provide enhanced shooting flexibility as the latest addition to the Nikon DX-NIKKOR lens lineup.

Nikon 18-55mm Features

  • 3x zoom lens covering the most frequently used focal range of 18 to 55mm (picture angle is equivalent to focal length from 27 to 82.5mm in Nikon FX or 35mm format)
  • Vibration Reduction enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds upto three stops slower than would otherwise be possible
  • Optical design, optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs for superior performance
  • Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes various types of lens aberration
  • High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color reproduction, while substantially reducing ghosting and flare
  • Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet, autofocus operation
  • Rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
  • 0.28m/0.9 ft. closest focusing distance throughout the entire zoom range
  • Comfortable lens barrel features rugged construction; separate zoom and focusingrings provide the smooth operation preferred by professionals

Key Features

  • Optical design, optimized for use
  • Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes various types of lens aberration
  • 0.28m/0.9 ft. closest focusing distance throughout the entire zoom range

What's in the box:

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

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