Description:

The AF-S DX-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR, a lens featuring a built-
in Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction (VR). The AF-S DX-
NIKKOR 18- 55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is an affordable, and compact, 3
x zoom lens with amazing versatility. This new lens will provide enhanced
shooting flexibility as the latest addition to the Nikon DX-NIKKOR lens
lineup.


Features:

3x zoom lens covering the most frequently used focal range of 18 to 55
mm (picture angle is equivalent to focal length from 27 to 82.5mm in Nikon
FX or 35mm format).

Vibration Reduction enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds
upto three stops slower than would otherwise be possible.

Optical design, optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs for superior
performance.

Hybrid aspherical lens element minimizes various types of lens aberration.

High-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating offers superior color
reproduction, while substantially reducing ghosting and flare.

Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor ensures fast, quiet, autofocus operation.

Rounded seven-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements
appear more natural.

0.28m/0.9 ft. closest focusing distance throughout the entire zoom range.

Comfortable lens barrel features rugged construction; separate zoom and
focusingrings provide the smooth operation preferred by professionals.


Specifications:

Construction 11 elements in 8 groups (with 1 aspherical lens element.

Angle of view 76 degrees (@18mm) to 28 degrees, 50 minutes (@55mm)

F stop range Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-5.6

Minimum Aperture: f/22-36

Closest Focusing Distance 0.28m (11.4 inches) throughout the entire zoom range

Maximum Magnification .31x

Filter Size 52mm

Dimensions (Length x Diameter) Approx. 73mm x 79.5mm long (2.9 in. x
3.1 in.)

Weight Approx. 265g (9.3 oz.)


Mfr.# 2176