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  1. FATMA
    04.09.2013

    ARKADY, PLEASE TELL ME PLEASE ME Nikon D3100 18-55 PHOTOGRAPHY VERY UNCLEAR! WHAT MAY BE THE CAUSE ???

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    • Lynx
      10.09.2013

      YOU ARE SURE THAT THAT IS NOT SO WITH THE CAMERA OR LENS SETTINGS !!!!! 11111
      FIX THEM !!!!!!

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    • Makunochimaster
      11.09.2020

      I had the same. I sold this lens and took 18-55 VR)))

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  2. anonym
    19.10.2013

    enable autofocus on the lens

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  3. Alex
    19.10.2013

    On which focal range can you get the sharpest pictures

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  4. Sasha
    21.11.2013

    Hello, tell me which filter is needed for this lens? (52mm / 55mm)

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      21.11.2013

      52mm.

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  5. Michael
    25.11.2013

    Tell me please. Does not focus automatically through the video finder. In live view, everything focuses normally. You press the digger and the autofocus motor does not even move.

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    • NAME TO US - ANONYM
      08.12.2013

      Buy yourself 18-105 + 50 1,4

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  6. Alexander
    10.12.2013

    In the description, an error accidentally crept in?

    2. Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII VR AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical - the second version of the lens, improved optically, this lens is presented in this review. In reality, there are no serious differences from the first version, since lenses actually use the same optical design.

    Exactly there are letters VR? Because when such a lens fell into my hands, there was no stabilization. About point 1. I can not say, because I didn’t get such a lens in my hands.

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      10.12.2013

      Fixed

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      • Alexander
        10.12.2013

        And as for the first paragraph:
        1. Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical - the first version of the lens, it is rare because it was produced for a limited period of time.

        Here, too, is in the description of VR, but it should be sort of like ED, however, as in the second paragraph. Please specify the name.

        PS It is better to delete a post right away so as not to clutter up messages.

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      • Arkady Shapoval
        10.12.2013

        Thanks. Updated.

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  7. Ayanur
    15.12.2013

    Hello, I am a beginner photographer, please advise a lens for Nikon d3200, I want the photos to be beautiful! Beautiful bokeh!

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    • Lynx
      16.12.2013

      nikon 85 / 1,4G - bokeh, rock!

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  8. Ayanur
    16.12.2013

    Thank you! And what about on camera flash?

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  9. Novel
    22.12.2013

    Good afternoon. Arkady, I read your blog with pleasure, but I think that statements like “... try to explain the difference to a person who bought an amateur carcass with my father’s money)” are not entirely appropriate. Sincerely.

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      22.12.2013

      Take it more abstractly.

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    • Lynx
      23.12.2013

      And what is he wrong about?

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  10. Kate
    09.01.2014

    Good afternoon for Nikon D3200 which lens do you recommend? To make the photos beautiful and blurry at the back? I am a beginner photographer

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    • Lynx
      09.01.2014

      I advise you to read this site from cover to cover.

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      • Kate
        14.08.2014

        Someone asked you here, sheep? where do you climb into every koment with your snout

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      • Arkady Shapoval
        14.08.2014
  11. Kate
    10.01.2014

    But seriously

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    • Lynx
      10.01.2014

      I am extremely serious.
      A person who broke to read on a good site with a detailed story about lenses and shooting, because of what and how the background is blurred and under what conditions - it is better to sell a DSLR and buy a soap dish.

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    • anonym
      28.02.2014

      Cheap Nikon 35mm f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor

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  12. Catherine
    02.03.2014

    Please advise a good camera within 6 thousand UAH. I am considering the option Nikon D3200 kit 18-55mm VR & 55-200mm IF-ED. What can you advise?

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    • Lena
      22.03.2014

      D5100 Cool!

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  13. Irina
    02.04.2014

    Hello, I have a question, at what distance does the infinity of this lens start at 18 mm? I don’t have it, I can’t check it. I would be grateful.

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  14. Vanya
    03.06.2014

    a photo taken on an 18-55 whale I use 15 days of mirroring in general ..
    processed in lightroom, the first treatment) I wanted juiciness)
    this photo looks like a picture

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  15. anonym
    13.11.2014

    Posony, I don't like the lens at all! Backlash and quality when shooting a landscape does not suit ... The old 43-86 f3.5 will be much cooler for me)

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  16. Alexander
    24.03.2015

    For those who think that this lens doesn’t work out, I recommend taking a look at this site. These photos are taken by a whale lens. There is much to learn. http://www.flickr.com/photos/agrusoft/12630024225/in/album-72157647447275265/

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  17. Sergei
    09.11.2015

    The first and second generation have a difference in the design of the front. The solution to the problem with the “slowdown” of autofocus (the point is in the plastic sleeves), is described on all sites only for the 1st version of the lens. For the same (..GII ..) I can not find anything. Maybe someone came across?
    PS For supporters: “throw it away and buy a new one” - don't waste your precious.

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  18. Frizzle
    15.01.2016

    As you can clearly see, the Nikkor 18-140 lens is excellent for its class copes with portrait photography - an amateur photographer, having got used to it, can easily afford to do with a single lens in almost all life situations. For me, only a wide angle is missing here, but a wide-angle is always an independent lens. But, if the photographer does not need to shoot the beauty of old cities or crowd scenes, then it is quite possible to do with the only one 18-140.

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  19. Alexander
    12.07.2016

    Good day, Arkady!

    Sorry for the stupid question. A few days ago I bought myself the first in the life of the Central Control Commission Nikon D5100. Took used in perfect condition. The lens came with it: Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED. I care that he is without stabilization! Now there is an opportunity to take also a used Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII VR II AF-S DX Nikkor lens. Do you think it is worth buying it just because of the availability of stabilization? Or maybe there are still some significant changes in it compared to mine? Thank you so much for the answer.
    PS Now I read the theory of photography on your site, everything is very accessible and clearly written!

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      12.07.2016

      It is better not to change the "whale" lens to the "whale lens with a stub". Want a real upgrade? Then look towards Nikon 18-105, or 18-140.

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      • Alexander
        13.07.2016

        If I understand you correctly, then the presence of a stub is not a sufficient reason to replace my lens, right?
        And is it possible to make good, sharp and not blurry with my lens due to the slight movement of my hands and models of photography?
        And yet, why do you recommend Nikon 18-105, or 18-140? I took a camera for photographing my family, portraits in an apartment, with insufficient lighting or on the street in different weather conditions, and for such photos I considered buying a fast aperture 35 or 50 for purchase in the future, am I not right? Which one is more suitable for me to achieve my goals?
        Thanks for the answer. Really looking forward to your advice. Sincerely, Alexander.

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      • Sergey
        13.07.2016

        With fifty dollars it will be cramped in the apartment. Maybe you should consider a fast zoom like 17-50 / 2,8? Native Nikon is expensive, but Tamron or Sigma are relatively affordable + they are both on the secondary market.
        Arkady's recommendation is due to the fact that 18-105 or 18-140 is a more universal option. just in order to understand which focal points you like to shoot more. For example, I like 70-300 / 4,5-5,6, but there is nothing to do with it in an apartment. This lens needs room.

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      • Arkady Shapoval
        13.07.2016

        With short exposures, there will be no blur from camera movement. From 18-55 you can get very sharp pictures. The flash helps a lot, or AUTO ISO mode in P, A, S, M modes. For example, turn on P mode (what is it?) and the auto ISO function set to 1/125 second (where is it?) and shoot for your own pleasure. 18-105 / 140 is a replacement for 18-55, and 35 and 50 are an addition to it.

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  20. Alexander
    24.07.2016

    Does the rear lens move in this lens when zooming, creating the so-called vacuum cleaner effect?

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      24.07.2016

      Yes.

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      • Alexander
        24.07.2016

        Probably the rear lens in all zoom lenses moves when zooming. At least not expensive. Or not?

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      • Arkady Shapoval
        24.07.2016

        Yes, no, it depends on the optical scheme. As an example - the newest Nikon 70-200 / 4G or the oldest Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm 1: 4 af. televisions.

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  21. Dmitriy
    05.10.2017

    Good evening, tell me which of the lenses would be better Nikon 18-70 or Nikon 18-55 ED ll I have both, but I like 18-55 ED ll in the picture, although this one has a metal mount and a better light.

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  22. Dmitriy
    05.10.2017

    Camera Nikon D40.

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  23. Vladislav
    14.12.2017

    Good afternoon everyone. I have a special request to Arkady. Arkady, if you take test photos while reviewing the lens, then please describe the lens in such a way that it will then match the quality of the test photos. When reviewing the Nikon 18-55 GII (second version), you write that the lens is an ordinary whale lens for novice photographers, that everyone complains about it, and you give its test photos - well, just GORGEOUS. This is how to understand everything. Not every pro with an expensive lens can produce the same photos as yours. Ultimately, the lens only serves one purpose - getting good photos.
    I am waiting for public explanations from you and comments from others.

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    • Denis
      14.12.2017

      Yes, Arkady squeezed gorgeous bokeh from this lens)
      and on the penultimate photo in the forest you don’t see chromaticity at all?

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    • Arkady Shapoval
      15.12.2017

      In fact, the examples of photos in this review are mediocre.
      And the answer is very simple - the generalized quality of the photograph may not correlate with the capabilities of the lens. The lens is technically weak / mediocre, but no one forbids taking good photos with it.

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  24. anonym
    14.12.2017

    Good evening, Arkady!
    Do you give master classes?
    If so, how to contact you.
    Thank you.
    Dmitry.

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  25. Eugene
    24.04.2018

    I had a d3100 with 18-55, over time I began to use other lenses (35mm, 50mm, 55-300mm) and the impression was that 18-55 was the most miserable, then I had a d5200 and when I put on it 18-55 then mine opinion of him has changed))) and the most important thing for me turned out to be 18-55 is his 18mm!

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    • Valentine
      24.04.2018

      The only question is: did the opinion change due to a change of camera or due to experience? And yes, an entry-level lens, a confident average, with a head-on comparison, outperforming the same initial whales from Kenon, Sony, Panasonic and Olympus in the picture. Unfortunately, it is structurally simple, with an uncomfortable focus ring, with a plastic mount. But the price is low.

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      • Eugene
        24.04.2018

        due to a change in the camera, as the pixels are larger, the picture became sharper and the tenacity of focus became higher in my view, and I also need a wide eighteen-millimeter space))

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      • Valentine
        24.04.2018

        Then it is controversial ... Well, the new camera would differ from the old one by the absence of a low-pass filter (OLPF), then some effects could still be attributed to this. But if I remember correctly OLPF began to be removed from the D5300 model. If there are paired shots in which you see a fundamental difference with this lens on the D3100 and D5200 cameras, please share a link. Very interesting.

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