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(based on 22 ratings)
Brand: Nikon
Located in: Cameras & Lenses, Lenses & Accessories, 35mm & Digital SLR Lenses
Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.4 stars
(based on 22 reviews)
95% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Consistent output(11), Durable(5), Easily interchangeable(13), Easy to clean(4), Fast / accurate auto-focus(24)
Cons:
Weak casing(4)
Best Uses:
General purpose(13), Landscape/scenery(6), Landscape photography(3), Portraits(4), Travel(4)
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast(6), Photo enthusiast(6), Semi-professional(3)
 
Great deal and a great company
By NicoleVerified Purchaser from Sarasota FL on 1/16/2011
Pros:
Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons:
The material isn't metal
Best Uses:
Indoors/Low Light, Landscape/Scenery, Night Photography, Wildlife Photos
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

The lens is great for the price but since it isn't made of metal, like the more expensive ones, I don't expect it to last more than 5 years durability wise.

 
Not happy
By Granpa ArtVerified Reviewer from Simi Valley CA. on 12/1/2010
Pros:
Poorly constructed
Cons:
Weak Casing
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

I had this lens approx one Month. It was never abused in any way. I was focusing on an object in my Home and something inside of the Lens fell apart. There is a cheep plastic ring falling around inside the Lens.I have a five Year warranty that came with it but that is of no use to Me as I purchased the lens on line without a receipt.

 
works as expected
By juliusVerified Purchaser from worcester,ma. on 8/22/2010
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Rugged
Best Uses:
Landscape/Scenery
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

In today's market, it is not often you [...] can say "it does what it is supposed to do" This does!

 
Good, inexpensive all round lens
By kghoseVerified Purchaser from MA on 8/9/2010
Pros:
General purpose, Inexpensive, Lightweight
Cons:
Poor in Low Light
Best Uses:
Daylight, Scenery, Snapshots, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

When my kit lens (this model) broke I debated whether to buy a more expensive zoom, say the 18-105mm or a faster zoom with the same range. In the end I decided to buy this lens again. It is light, inexpensive, very sharp and has the zoom range I use the most. I just couldn't justify, as a casual photographer, a more expensive lens.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
nice cost-effective lens
By repVerified Purchaser from ohio on 7/3/2010
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable
Best Uses:
Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Casual Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

this seems like a nice lens for the money. good quality, easy to use, capable. I have no complaints.
Decided not to go with more expensive VR version and am satisfied with decision.

 
Silence is golden and this is golden
By AmadeusVerified Purchaser from Weslaco, TX on 2/21/2010
Pros:
Consistent Output, Fast focus, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Very quiet
Cons:
plastic mount
Best Uses:
Landscape/Scenery, Portraits, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

This is my first digital lens for my first digital SLR camera. I thought that the lens wasn't working it was so quiet. I am used to my film SLR's autofocusing with somewhat more noise.
I like the lens a lot; it is sharp and very light.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good, inexpensive Nikon lens!
By triggerVerified Purchaser from Augusta, Ga. on 1/18/2010
Pros:
Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Sharp Focus
Best Uses:
Landscape/Scenery
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

I ordered this lens at a great price but then when I received it I realized it is not a VR (vibration reduction) lens. Why they make a non- VR I don't know. But it's a good clear lens with the nikon build quality. It's light,easy to change and the pictures are sharp.

 
love this lens Nikon 18mm-55mmf/3.5.5.6G
By blueflames50Verified Purchaser from Ashfield, MA/Kenai, Alaska on 1/10/2010
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, No creeping, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus
Cons:
Bayonet mount is plastic
Best Uses:
Landscape/Scenery, Travel, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Photo Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

use this lens on my second Nikon camera body...it is light weight, zooms silently, minimal distortion at the 18mm setting. There is no focus distance scale for depth of field scale but for the price it is a good lens. Recommend this lens for any level of photography person!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
For the money, another great lens.
By CothromVerified Purchaser from Greer, SC on 1/10/2010
Pros:
Lightweight, Quick Focus
Cons:
Weak Casing
Best Uses:
Landscape/Scenery, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Pro Photographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

For the price paid, this lens is a good deal. Sharp focus and light weight. Of course on the down side I use some care using it, not the strongest lens I have. But, knowing that, that's a small price to pay for a decent lens on a back up camera.

 
Great value
By PhotonutVerified Purchaser from Long Island, NY on 11/2/2009
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus
Best Uses:
General Use
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

It's a nice little all purpose lens - sharp photos - quick focus - and small enough to take with you everywhere. Plus it is a Nikon - I'm very happy with the lense and the price was great.

[2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
Watch out for the lens mount!
By PaulVerified Reviewer from Albany, CA on 10/28/2009
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Pros:
Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus
Cons:
Weak lens mount
Best Uses:
General Use
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

Watch out for the lens mount on this lens - it's plastic, and can be broken by heavily pumping the lens against an object!

For ordinary use, the lens is good, although slow...

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Western Pacific Railroad Museum

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Western Pacific Railroad Museum, Portola, CA

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Lens
By pmdebVerified Purchaser from California on 8/19/2009
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Pros:
Consistent Output, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus
Best Uses:
General Use, Landscape Photography, Sports/Action, Wildlife
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

Great lens and for only around $100.00
It's super sharp with little distortion and is very quick at zooming. Be cautious about holding the camera by this lens because of the plastic mount.

 
Very good lens...I'm happy with it.
By EnnioVerified Purchaser from Scotch Plains, NJ on 6/10/2009
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus
Cons:
Slow Focus
Best Uses:
General Use, Landscape Photography
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

Very nice lens... the only problem I saw was the focus... it's a little slow. Other than that the lens if perfect.

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sunset sun "New jersey" "Atlantic City"

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everyday
By baggensVerified Purchaser from Miami Fl on 5/28/2009
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Lightweight
Best Uses:
General Use
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

Cant say anything wrong with this lens. I got my nikon d60 with a 55-200 vr lens and found myself wanted something for more wide angle. This lens is on 90% of the time.

 
Sweet and simple lens!
By PCJackVerified Purchaser from Central Florida on 5/27/2009
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Pros:
Consistent Output, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus
Best Uses:
General Use, Landscape Photography
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

Easy to use, no matter your experience.

 
great lens!!
By pitaVerified Purchaser from new york on 12/29/2008
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus
Cons:
Scratches Easily
Best Uses:
General Use
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

after all is a great lens for beginners to start with!!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great all-purpose lens at a great price!
By Eli HoustonVerified Reviewer from Birmingham, AL on 8/6/2008
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Sharp Focus
Cons:
Weak Casing
Best Uses:
General Use
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a great, inexpensive lens for people just starting out. It has a good wide angle, but also can zoom in pretty far. I have had no problems with the focusing or sharpness - it seems to work very well. The autofocus is also very fast.

One bad thing is that it isn't very durable - I dropped it once and not it will not mount to my camera.

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Lorikeet

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Flower

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pretty good lens for price
By paulVerified Reviewer from Albany, CA on 7/21/2008
Describe Yourself:
Semi-Professional
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Clean, Rugged, Sharp Focus
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
General Use, Special Effects
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

Lens is excellent for price: that said, it's too slow for most indoor candids without flash. (most of my pictures!)

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neighborhood rose

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Truck yard

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Cheapie, but good a good one
By MikeVerified Reviewer from Chicago, IL on 1/27/2008
Describe Yourself:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Pros:
cheap, Close focusing lens, Consistent Output, Lightweight, Sharp Focus
Cons:
Focus ring creep, plastic mount, Zoom creep
Best Uses:
Close-up photography, General Use, Portraits
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a very cheap lens, but for the price I am happy. There is a lot of focus ring creep on the Manual focus setting which makes it hard to keep the focus when focusing manually for close-ups, and the zoom ring sometimes moves by itself. Other than that I don't have any problems with the lens. It is very sharp. It can be used as a Macro lens because it can focus as close as 6 inches (manually) at 55mm. Distortion is low compared to other lenses in the price range. The only cons I have are not related to sharpness and image quality.

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Pine needles after ice storm

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Blue day?

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Lens For The Money
By Big DieselVerified Reviewer from Southwest, MO on 10/11/2007
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quiet, Sharp Focus
Cons:
Weak Casing
Best Uses:
General Use, Portraits
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

I bought this lens as a cheap lens to throw on the camera when i first bought it. For a cheap lens to have in your bag this lens is a good one to have. So far i have done a wedding and a couple family portraits with this lens and they all have came out great.

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Nice Starter lens.
By Albino MeatpodVerified Reviewer from Ashkelon, Israel on 9/9/2007
Describe Yourself:
Casual user
Pros:
Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Quiet, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
Best Uses:
General Use
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

It's the lens we use 90% of the time with the 70-300 when we need to jump out there. Fast focus. Clear pics.

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Jerusalem

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Jerusalem

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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Absolutely a great little lens
By MotorcyclenutVerified Reviewer from Wichita, Kansas on 7/27/2007
Describe Yourself:
Retired Professional
Pros:
Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Quiet, Sharp Focus
Cons:
No focus scale
Best Uses:
General Use, Night Photography, Portraits, Professional Work
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Nikon Nikon 18mm - 55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Wide Angle Autofocus Zoom Lens, U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a great little lens. Zooms easily, no stacking at either end. Sharp the full range. I enjoy the close focus capability...about 6 inches...the full range. Designed as a kit lens but a lot of lens for the money.

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Foxy our 12 year old Pomeranian

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