Capture wide landscapes, group photos, portraits, family sporting events, smooth HD video and more with phenomenal clarity and precision. Compact, lightweight and optimized for high-resolution DX-format DSLRs, this lens covers the highly versatile 18–55mm zoom range. It uses a pulse motor (utilizing stepping motors) for ultra-fast, near silent autofocus and two Aspherical lens elements for outstanding optical performance.
Tech Specs
Focal Length Range
18 -55mm
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5-5.6Format
DXAF-P (Pulse Motor)
Yes
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
2.5 in.64.5 mmx2.4 in.62.5 mm
Approx. Weight
6.9 oz.195 g
- Mount TypeNikon F-Bayonet
- Focal Length Range18 -55mm
- Zoom Ratio3.1x
- Maximum Aperturef/3.5-5.6
- Minimum Aperturef/22
- FormatDX
- Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)76°
- Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)28°50'
- Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.38xx
- Lens Construction Elements12
- Lens Construction Groups9
- Optical Conversion Factor1.5x
- Compatible Format(s)DX, FX in DX Crop Mode
- Diaphragm Blades7
- Distance InformationYes
- Aspherical Elements2
- Super Integrated CoatingYes
- AutofocusYes
- AF-P (Pulse Motor)Yes
- Minimum Focus Distance0.9 ft.(0.25m)
- Focus ModeAuto/Manual
- G-typeYes
- Filter Size55mm
- Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
- Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)2.5 in.64.5 mmx2.4 in.62.5 mm
- Approx. Weight6.9 oz.195 g
- Lens TypeZoom
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