Used Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR II Lens F/DSLR Cameras

2021-12-23T10:33:21

for a simple & cheap kit lens dont under estimate this beauty it is very sharp, very light weight, provides clear sharp images I love it for macro photographs whether color or B&W I have 1 with VR & another without on such a small lens I find VR is worthless

MIKE P.

2017-06-26T10:09:33

The 18-55 mm lens itself appeared to be fine, but it was the fit, or misfit, of the "appropriate" Nikon lens hood that had me sending this back to Adorama in a few days. Cheap, plastic and a fall-off-a-minute performance, I could not believe that engineers saw this as a good product combo and put it on the market. My old, 18-55 mm put this new one to shame. With a metal lens hood no less. Sturdy and firm. Wish the old one would have lasted a lifetime but, after all, it is a kit lens. I am going to be looking at Tokina and/or others to answer my need for a new zoom in this category. And I am a lifetime Nikon user.

DENNIS D.

2017-06-01T19:44:47

The lens arrived in less time than expected and was in perfect condition. I would order again from Adorama

Lamar S.

2017-05-12T11:29:01

A big surprise about a lens so reasonably priced to produce such amazing results.

HOWARD K.

2017-04-13T09:03:38

I had the V1 for this 18-55 Lens. V2 has additional feature and seems to produce sharper focus than the previous.

JERALD H.

2017-03-07T10:15:10

Only took some test shots with the lens and they were sharp. Gave it 4 stars because the manual focus ring is hard to grasp. Minor inconvenience. Recommend this lens.

Raymond A.

2017-02-22T19:00:00

This lens is amazing, the fact that it came with my D3300 as a kit unit is even better. I have to say that I was skeptical at first, but after getting out of the auto mode with my DSLR and being fully in control of my camera, shooting in RAW mode, processing my files with the View NX, photoshop & lightroom applications the results from this lens are truly amazing. This lens will handle most situations you might want to capture ranging from travel, landscape, cityscape, architecture & night-time photography. Even after purchasing other lenses such primes and ultra-wide angles lenses, I still find myself mounting this lens to my DSLR and using it for most situations. Some sample images all taken with the 18-55mm lens + D3300 DSLR Note - The last image is a panorama composed of 10 individual shots assembled in Photoshop.

WETSU76

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2017-02-13T19:00:00

I got this lens in a kit, and I have to say, it is quite wonderful. I mostly use this to get some close-up shots, though it is also great if you just want to take some quick shots. I love the versatility of the lens, as it goes from 18mm - 55mm's, it lets you cover a wide range of subjects. A few other reviews talk of technical issues, but mine has worked fine, though a bit of the silver tape around the ring has come up at an edge. I'm not a HUGE fan on the lock-release-button, but I can live with the extra security. Overall, a great product.

FlashPhotography

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2016-12-30T16:51:24

The lens works great. It is a perfect lens for everyday use.

WILLIAM S.

2016-12-26T09:09:08

I bought this lens because I needed a mid-range zoom to take videos. I've used it quite a bit with videos and stills, and it is excellent value for the money. Pictures and videos are sharp and bright. .

BILL I.

2016-12-08T19:00:00

I loved mine, and would recommend other fellow mates to go for the Nikon store to get any refurb lenses that you would want for your Nikon DSLR. The product works as good as new with additional warranty provided, you get more than what you pay :) Thanks, A Happy Customer!!

Mahaveer

Originally posted at

2016-09-11T20:00:00

Kit lens purchased with the D3300. I mostly shoot RAW and find the result sharp and without noticeable flaws. However, because I photograph mostly family, some stills, some street life, I cannot comment on linear distortions at wide angles mentioned elsewhere. I am satisfied with sharp prints from my Epson Pro 3880, mostly 5x7 and 8 x 10, the odd 13 x 19. However, the MAJOR FRUSTRATION is that I must push the lens button and rotate it on, each and every time before I am also able to fully use the camera. This feature is a continuing "pain in the button". It may be meant for a safe and secure lens resting position; I can only think of it as an ivory tower engineering design without any practical experience and understanding of actual consumer use of this lens.

Button S.

Originally posted at

2016-07-09T20:10:21

Lens seems to work fine but I note the focus ring is in an odd place and not easily accessable. I find myself searching for it sometimes.

PHILIP R.

2016-01-19T14:20:57

Everything came packaged as expected. Lens works well, love Nikon equipment. Adorama people were a pleasure to work with from order on.

ROBERT J.

2015-08-16T20:00:00

I like this lens a lot. It is versatile and easy to use. It is nice and compact and a great companion to my D3300.

Incognito939

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2015-03-11T20:00:00

Got this lens about 3 months ago to use on my D7000 and have been more than pleased with the sharpness and color rendition of my photos taken. I leave it on the camera about 80% of the time as my "standard lens" for all purpose shooting of landscapes, people, pets and other common/frequent subjects. It's a winner.

bugexterminator

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2015-01-03T19:00:00

This is a good all round lens and it works well in most day to day photography. VR2 makes hand held shooting easy and gives sharp results. Excellent lens for people graduating from point and shoot cameras as the results in full auto will be similar to what they are used to but it still offers enough versatility to experiment and learn when you are ready.

FreddyT

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2014-12-30T19:00:00

I like to travel light. The only lens I take when traveling. Here or abroad. Enough pixels in camera to allow crop if "telephoto" needed. As for the distortion. No auto distortion control with this lens. No problem in most cases. At wide some barrel distortion on straight lines near edge. Easily corrected if desired in camera with the manual distortion control or in Lightroom or other software. I like the zoom collapse feature which allows for a very compact bag. Range of focal lengths is fine. Think of the notable photographer of past, Cartier-Bresson, Koudelka, Burri, Eisenstadt, Haas, Allard, Abell, etal and it covers the bulk of the focal lengths they used. I have ultra wides, fast single focal length, fast telephoto which I really don't like to use any more. Too heavy.

Nikon50years

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2014-09-24T20:00:00

Muito boa para quem está começando na fotografia, dá pra fazer muitas fotos bacanas com essa lente!

Isa

Originally posted at

2014-09-07T20:00:00

The AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 VR II lens is truly a step up for Nikon's latest, high resolution cameras. Having owned and used a number of Nikon lenses, I'm happy to have this lens with me wherever I go. For family events and travel it's especially ideal on my D3300 body. A4 enlargements from this lens are dazzling. I feel no need to carry extra prime lenses, as long as I have a kit lens that performs this well. A number of common optical problems of past lower priced kit lenses in this range have been mostly remedied. One or two stops down seems to be the sweet spot in all focal lengths. I highly recommend this as a go everywhere compact and lightweight lens!

Lightpath48

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2014-07-23T20:00:00

I own a D5200 and only one lens (50mm 1.8) and I purchased this lens to have something at the wider end. I help a friend do videos for music, and the 50mm is sometimes too long, so I wanted something wider to be used for this, and also for landscapes and group pictures as well. It is a good piece of glass, and pictures come out sharp and the colors look vibrant as well. It's not a very fast lens, but the VR works well and it's compact design (in terms of size and weight) was pleasantly surprising. The biggest problem I have with it is the distortion I experience, especially at the wider end. I can fix my photos through Lightroom and they are able to correct the distortion pretty well. Do not get your hopes up too much because it is one of Nikon's cheapest lenses, but it is a step up from the previous 18-55, and image quality has been improved on the higher megapixel DX bodies, but my main advice is: pay attention to the distortion at wider angles, and be careful of the plastic mount!

NikonSuave

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2014-06-30T21:00:00

I bought the 18-55 for shooting close-ups of flowers and such. I know it's not a 1:1 macro, but the approximately 1:3 ratio works great for me. I shoot with a tripod and use a shutter release on the camera to ensure I don't have any movement on my part, and having a zoom lets me adjust my framing without having to physically move the camera and tripod. Since I use a tripod I turn the Vibration Reduction (VR) off. I use both the autofocus and manual focus, and don't find flipping the A-M switch that big of a chore. Granted it's not as slick as being able to simply override the autofocus as I can with my 80-400 that I use for wildlife, but at the price point it's hard to complain. One aspect of the lens I'm not too taken with is the focus ring itself. In order for the lens to retract to its compact closed or locked position, the focus ring is about the same diameter as the barrel, hence it's a little harder to use. It's right behind the hood thread, which is a larger diameter so my fingers automatically grip that. It does rotate freely and the zoom works freely also. Though I use the lens mostly for close-ups I have shot other things hand holding the camera. Both the autofocus and VR work well. My lens is so quiet I thought it was broken. I had to really listen to hear it do it's thing. Overall I'm satisfied with my purchase.

Greg

2014-06-08T20:00:00

Have had this lens about four years. Less than a year ago I had it repaired due to a rough spot when turning and focusing. It now appears there may be a similar problem as the shutter won't release most of the time with this lens attached. Waiting for an answer from tech support.

skeptical

Originally posted at

2014-02-25T19:00:00

I have been looking for a small DX wide-angle prime of decent quality for ages and had come close to buying the voigtlander 20mm several times. What kept dissuading me was its fiddly nature when mounting it, its cost and lack of AF. As an experiment I decided to try the new kit lens and keep it at its 18mm length for most uses. So far I have been very satisfied. Its resolving power may not be at the level of the 35mm and 50mm primes but as a lightweight general purpose and landscape lens producing prints up to 20'' by 30" it seems to be working well on my D7000.

ADRIAN V.