Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor
Nikon 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G vr AF-S DX Nikkor is the third version whale lens from Nikon introduced in the fall of 2007. The lens was introduced with the camera. Nikon D60 and feels good on any Nikon DX series camera.
A line of standard (i.e. 'whale') class 18-55 / 3.5-5.6 lenses for cameras Nikon DX:
- Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical - first version. It was produced from 2005 to 2006. It exists in two colors - black and gray / silver. Announced with the camera Nikon D50.
- Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical - second version. It was produced from 2006 to 2007. There are no serious differences from the first version, the lenses use the same optical circuit. It exists in two colors - black and gray / silver. Announced with the camera Nikon D40.
- Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical - third version. It was produced from 2007 to the present day. Has a built-in image stabilizer (Nikon VR, Vibration Reduction). Unlike the first two, it does not have 'ED'-elements in its optical scheme. Announced with the camera Nikon D60.
- Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII VR II AF-S DX Nikkor - the fourth version. It has been produced since 2013. Unlike the third version, it has a new optical circuit and can be folded compactly for transportation. Updated stabilization system. For the first time he could be seen with a camera Nikon D3300.
- Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G - fifth version. Available since January 2016. It has a new optical circuit and a new stepper focus motor. Went on sale with the camera Nikon D3400.
- Nikon DX VR AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G - the sixth version. The same as the fifth version, but with a built-in image stabilizer. It was presented simultaneously with the fifth version. Went on sale with the camera Nikon D3400.
- Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50 1: 3.5-6.3 VR - seventh version, for mirrorless cameras such as Nikon z50... Available from Fall 2019. New optical design, foldable body, reduced aperture and built-in image stabilization.
Sigma at one time produced an interesting alternative to similar whale lenses in the face of a faster Sigma Zoom 18-50mm 1: 2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM.
Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor
Main technical specifications of Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical:
| Review Instance Name | Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical |
| Basic properties |
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| Front Filter Diameter | 52 mm, plastic thread for filters |
| Focal length | 18-55 mm EGF for Nikon DX cameras is 27-82.5 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3.06 X (it’s customary to talk just about 3x zoom) |
| Designed by | for digital cameras Nikon DX |
| Number of aperture blades | 7 rounded petals |
| Tags | focal lengths for 18, 24, 35, 45, and 55 mm; bayonet mount tag and lens hood mounts. |
| Diaphragm |
The lens is deprived of the aperture control ring, control is via the camera menu (G - lens type) |
| MDF | 0.28 m, maximum magnification ratio for macro photography is 1: 3.2 |
| The weight | 265 g |
| Optical design | 11 elements in 8 groups. The optical system includes 1 aspherical element (in the optical scheme, the aspherical element is shown in blue). Hybrid asferica - glass base with layered plastic.
The image of the circuit is clickable. |
| Lens hood | Nikon HB-45, bayonet type (not supplied, and must be purchased separately) |
| Manufacturer country | MADE IN THAILAND |
| Instructions | View–> |
| Period | From November 2007 to the present day (at least until the fall of 2016), subsequently replaced / supplemented by a lens Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII VR II AF-S DX Nikkor. |
| Price | View -> |
The previous two lens versions have 1 Nikon ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and 1 aspherical element, and Nikon 18-55mm version 1: 3.5-5.6G vr It has only one aspherical element and does not have ED glasses. The optical schemes of all three lenses can be viewed here.
But unlike versions ED и ED II, Nikon 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G vr It has an image stabilizer that allows you to deal with blurry pictures when shooting with your hands. It is stated that the stabilization system can compensate up to 3 steps by shutter speed, that is, VR will allow you to shoot with shutter speed 8 times longer than required in the absence of a stabilization system. In fact, the stabilizer works a little more modestly than stated. Gimbal operation on Nikon 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6G VR may jerk a little in the optical viewfinder - this is normal.
Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor
Focal length from 18 to 55 mm very handy when used on Nikon DX cameras. This range allows you to get photos with a wide angle of view at 18mm. The zoom on the lens is quite modest, only 3x. because of crop factor EGF lens will be 27-82.5mm.
Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR uses filters with a diameter of 52 mm, for a start I recommend to get protective filter.
Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR body is made of plastic, even the mount is plastic. The lens itself is made in Thailand. The Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR may include a plastic hood HB-45.
Nikon 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6G VR lens has mediocre aperture, at 18 mm you can open the maximum aperture up to F / 3.5, and at 55 mm only up to F / 5,6. You can close the aperture up to F / 22 at 18 mm and up to F / 36 at 55 mm. The image stabilizer comes to the aid of a small aperture. But the diaphragm of the lens has 7 rounded petals that allow you to get even circles in the blur zone, you can even squeeze some bokeh by 55 mm.
Focusing
Nikon 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6G focuses quietly thanks to 'SWM'-motor (Silent Wbird Motor - quiet wave / ultrasonic motor) and refers to the lens'AF S'type (with built-in motor focusing), and therefore it will automatically focus on any Nikon digital SLR camera.
The lens will automatically focus on all Nikon DSLR cameraseven on amateur series models Nikon DXthat do not have a built-in focus motor: D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D3500, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600as well as mirrorless cameras Nikon Z with adapter FTZ / FTZ II.
Auto Focus Speed - average. Focusing speed is enough for comfortable work in most photo tasks. The speed of the lens is similar to other similar lenses from Nikon. While creating a review on cameras Nikon D90, D200, D40x, D700 the lens focuses tenaciously and does not release objects from the field of sharpness. Focusing strength is significantly reduced in low light.
During focusing, the trunk of the lens spins and drives forward. The focus ring is uncomfortable, very narrow. When changing the focal length, the front lens does not rotate.
The minimum focusing distance is only 28 cm, while you can shoot Macro with 1: 3.2 magnificationThat is a very good indicator. Nikon 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6G does not have a window with a distance scale, depth of field scale and other useful marks.
In manual focus mode, the ring rotates approximately 45 degrees, when it reaches the extreme positions it abuts.
On the lens housing you can find focus switch 'A - M'... In the 'A' position, autofocus works, and in the M position, manual focus. There is no continuous manual focus control. During autofocus, the rotating focus ring must not be touched.
Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor
Sample Photos
Examples of photographs were shared by the reader of Radozhiva. All photos - on-camera JPEG without processing from the camera Nikon D40x.
Jpeg source photos download from this link (156 photos, 700 MB).
Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor
Examples on the FX camera
All photos in the gallery below are shot on Nikon D700 in FX and DX modes, this is indicated in the imprinted data. Photos without processing, only reduced the size to 3 megapixels. This time I got bored of writing a review about a whale lens and tried to squeeze the most out of it on a full-frame camera. As it turned out, starting from 24 mm focal length the lens is quite suitable for use on a full frame, the vignette can be corrected on a computer, and at 55 mm vignetting is almost imperceptible.
Image quality
Oddly enough, the lens is sharp enough in the center of the frame at any focal length. At the edges and corners of the image, sharpness drops significantly. The lens holds back light well, has good contrast and good color rendition. It suffers slightly from chromatic aberration and distortion at 18 mm. Chromatic aberrations are most noticeable at the corners and edges of the image. The distortion is pretty small for a lens of this class. Overall image quality is acceptable.
Black angles when using Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor on a full-frame camera
Personal experience
I love the simple and lightweight Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX Nikkor and the like. They allow you to get excellent images in wide-angle range on Nikon crop cameras.
As a wide-angle, nothing is cheaper and better than the Nikon 18-55mm VR. Of course, the lens does not have super aperture, but it is not always needed and not always important. I had a similar lens for a long time Nikon 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom-NikkorI constantly took hiking, you quickly get used to the low zoom ratio.
Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor
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An accurate list of all Nikon DX Nikkor lenses
- 10.5 mm/ 2.8G AF Fisheye [gold ring]
- 35 mm/1.8G AF-S
- 40 mm/2.8G AF-S Microphone
- 85 mm/3.5G AF-S VR Microphone
- 10-20 mm/4.5-5.6G AF-P VR
- 10-24 mm/3.5-4.5G AF-S
- 12-24 mm/4G AF-S [gold ring]
- 16-80 mm/ 2.8-4IN AF S VR [gold ring]
- 16-85 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR
- 17-55 mm/2.8G AF-S [gold ring]
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S [black / silver]
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S [black / silver]
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S VR
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-P
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-P VR
- 18-70 mm/3.5-4.5G AF-S
- 18-105 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Thailand / China]
- 18-135 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S
- 18-140 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Thailand / China]
- 18-200 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Japan / China]
- 18-200 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S VR
- 18-300 mm/3.5-5.6G VR
- 18-300 mm/3.5-6.3G VR
- 55-200 mm/4-5.6G AF-S [black / silver, Japan / China]
- 55-200 mm/4-5.6G AF-S VR
- 55-200 mm/4-5.6GII ED VR
- 55-300 mm/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR
- 70-300 mm/4.5-6.3G AF-P
- 70-300 mm/4.5-6.3G AF-P VR
Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor
Results
Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical is a balanced kit lens with stabilizer. Whale lenses have a bad reputation that doesn't always match the truth. I recommend Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR as the first budget lens for Nikon DX cameras.
- low cost in the secondary market
- convenient set of focal lengths
- compact sizes
- bayonet type hood
- optical design uses an aspherical element
- good maximum magnification ratio for macro shooting, which is 1: 3.2
- ultrasonic built-in focus motor
- the presence of a lens profile in most popular RAW converters (certainly there is in ACR, Lightroom)
- built-in image stabilizer
- good optical performance (good sharpness on covered apertures in the center of the frame, normal sharpness on open apertures in the center of the frame, other parameters are within the normal range for this kind of lens)
10 main disadvantages
- small stroke of the focus ring, insufficiently convenient manual focus
- low focusing speed (at the same time convenient enough for a large number of amateur photo tasks)
- plastic mount
- no hood included
- rotation of the focus ring during auto focus and as a result there is no constant manual focus mode M / A or A / M or the like (appeared in Nikon AF-P 18-55 / 3.5-5.6G VR)
- lack of dust and moisture protection (for example, such SMC Pentax-DA 1: 3.5-5.6 18-55mm AL WR)
- the optical circuit is devoid of one low dispersion element, which was the previous version Nikon 18-55GII
- lens weight increased by 60 grams compared to the previous version Nikon 18-55GII
- rear lens movement while changing focal length
- palpable barrel-shaped distortion 18 mm focal length, tangible vignetting 18 mm focal length, poor resolution at 18 mm in the corners of the frame on open apertures. Other optical flaws inherent in similar lenses
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Good day! I have a Nikon D40 photo camera, but it so happened that after the fall it stuck the lens in its extreme position by 55 (as I understand it, he’s already pipets) I want to buy a new one 18-55 Faced with the fact that there are several versions of G, GII and G VR
Tell me which one is better to prefer and do they have the same mount? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE)))
P.S. I had GII but now in announcements the 3rd version of VR is more common, and not GII
+ Slightly incorrectly named versions) More precisely there will be G ED, GII ED, and G VR. The key, as I understand it here, is ED. So, what is still more important and more affects the quality of the photo-stabilizer, or ED element ??
For different tasks in different ways.
where is the stabilizer more important, and where is the ED element? explain please .. Ato I am in these matters far :)
I have a camera for “all occasions” for home use
Blend at 18-55 is HB-45 and LC-lens cap is the cap)))
Good evening, Arkady! To begin with, many thanks for the work done, your site is just a godsend for me. And now the question: from time to time you press the shutter button and ... nothing happens, autofocus does not move, nothing, only r08 blinks in the viewfinder-turned off, took out the battery, disconnected the lens and back to zero, then after a while it “lets go” it works, what is it may be?
Arkady, hello. I bought a HOYA HMC UV protective filter on the NIKON 18-55 / Tell me, please, what is its quality? I'm just getting started, so in many matters I'm full 0. Thank you.
Where can I find a blend on this model? Is this my big problem with this glass?
Hello I want to buy the first DSLR that you advise NIKON 5200 or 3200
I advise d5200, you will find recommendations for choosing here - https://radojuva.com.ua/2013/01/what-camera-nikon-shoud-i-buy/
Which lens to take 18/55 or 18/105 for a start
If you have funds - 18-105. More details here - https://radojuva.com.ua/2013/01/what-camera-nikon-shoud-i-buy/
And if there is a little more money than 18-55, and already have 70-210 / 4-5,6? I think 18-70 is a good choice for this case, what do you say?
Yes, 18-70 would be a good option, just cover the range 18-210
Tell me, I have a Nikon 3100 with 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR and I can not find the answer anywhere on the Internet to the question, can I use the HB-45 lens hood on this lens, or do you recommend another?
Is it possible to shoot video on it?
Diana, with this lens you can shoot video with some reservations:
1) The faces of people will be slightly distorted at all focal, especially at small
2) Autofocus operation is quite noisy and not always accurate - this can hopelessly ruin the video.
3) Manual focus is better, but the ring is inconvenient to work - you have to get used to
4) No matter how you set up the BB, etc., anyway, this lens is very BLUE, especially on the street
5) IMHO this lens is good - for the price that it costs and for video it is even better suited than for a photo. For video, sharpness is not so fundamental, for example, and you can completely shoot with manual focus.
Also, I personally use this lens for landscapes instead of 20 mm. shirik (since shirik is not yet enough money, its price is good for $ 500
Although ... if there is no extra money, I would prefer ONE manual fifty dollars for all occasions, even for video, than a whale of this quality. Maybe I'm wrong, but it's better to keep this whale as a spare - all of a sudden the Good lens will fail, and you can use the Kit during repairs
Good day! Today I bought my first DSLR, the Nikon D5100 with an AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm 1: 3,5-5,6G VR lens. Please tell me whether it is possible to make bokeh and if possible about how. I look forward to your reply. Thank you in advance.
Like this - https://radojuva.com.ua/2012/01/dof-best-lens-photo/
I bought a Nikon D5100 with an AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm F3,5-5,6G VR lens. I took photos from the window of a courtyard with apricots (20-40 meters to trees). So these apricots (trees and berries) are blurry. Both in auto mode and in manual mode. The aperture seems to be reduced (F10-20). And sharpness as I didn’t. I bought a Nikon D5100 with an AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm F3,5-5,6G VR lens. I took photos from the window of a courtyard with apricots (up to trees 20-40 meters away). So these apricots (trees and berries) are blurry. Both in auto mode and in manual mode. The aperture seems to be reduced (F10-20). But there was no sharpness, and no. Where is the mistake? Is it a lens like that or a hand? it was, and no. Where is the mistake? Is it a lens like that or a hand?
Sorry for the pun in the first post, the computer with the Internet is stupid. I thought that I hadn’t sent the question at all.
Vova, for 20-40 meters shooting at 18-55 is too much)) most likely a shake, not from a tripod, because they were shooting? strongly do not need to clamp the aperture, is f8 enough? after 10, as far as I remember, it only gets worse with sharpness ..
Beck, thanks for the clarification. The shutter speed seemed to be short 1/100 -1/60. It wasn’t supposed to tremble. Although I am in this business a complete ignoramus.
The creator of the resource is very grateful. I discovered a lot of new and interesting things for myself.
Not at all .. The shutter speed is shorter, Iso is higher and try again and again)) you can try to turn off VR at the same time, it affects the sharpness .. and yes, this glass is more or less sharp only in the center
I will never agree with those who "paraffin" this lens. If your hands grow from where you need to, you can shoot well with a soap dish.
Friends just bought a D5000 with a Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX the aperture on the camera shows from 5 to 32 because it should be from 3,5 to 22. Tell me how to fix it?
I figured it out myself.
Tell me please !
I have a nikon 5100 kit 18-55 for a year.
If you buy a nikkor 18-200 (as a station wagon for indoor use and for distant shots), do you need to buy nikkor 50 f 1,8g (as a portrait lens) and 35 f1,8g (as an indoor portrait lens).
Or instead of 35f1,8 g is enough whale 18-55?
Is it possible to manage only 18-200? Or 18-300? and is there any point and big difference between these lenses?
I tried to formulate questions as briefly as possible. I apologize.
Thanks in advance!
Does he have a manual focus ?!
Yes, there is a switch on the lens.
Good afternoon, I wanted to ask you what diameter cover is better for this lens? 55,58,67,72 or 77mm? Sorry for the stupid question, I'm a full kettle in this case ... thanks in advance.
probably 72, if the lens has a diameter of 73, am I right?
I think if the lens diameter is 52mm in the review, then you need the 52mm cover.
Good day! Please tell me I want to buy a Nikon D3100 and I can not decide on the choice of an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55 mm VR or AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55 II lens
f / 3.5-5.6G ED! I read a lot, but I'm new! thank you in advance!!!
for the most part, exactly the same.
Dear Alexander!
please tell me, I bought a Nikon d3100 with a Nikon 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX lens, and I would like to know how a novice photographer .. what settings do I need to set in the camera to get pictures as good, and in good quality. I would like to know at least the approximate settings for good illumination in the daytime, bad evening and in the studio (I certainly don’t say that you need to choose according to the conditions .. but still), and in the future does it make sense to buy a better lens .. and if so, which one (I mean for portraiture in nature and in the studio?