Name: Nikon 18-55mm VR Lens
Brand: Nikon
SKU: B01AI8H58I
Price: 246.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.3 (688 reviews)

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The Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is a lightweight, compact kit zoom lens for DX/APS-C Nikon DSLRs, offering a versatile focal range, silent AF-P stepping motor, and up to 4‑5 stops of VR stabilization. It targets beginners, travelers, and video shooters seeking portability and basic performance.

✓ Best for: Beginners, travelers, and video shooters using Nikon DX/APS‑C DSLRs who need a lightweight, portable everyday lens with silent autofocus and built‑in stabilization. Ideal for family vacations, vlogging, casual portraits, and landscape shots within the 18‑55mm range.✗ Not ideal for: Professional photographers requiring high‑resolution edge performance, strong low‑light capability, or rugged build quality. Not suited for users of older Nikon bodies lacking AF‑P support or for demanding edge‑critical work.

Pros

✓Extremely lightweight at only 205 grams, making it easy to carry for travel and handheld shooting.
✓Vibration Reduction (VR) system provides up to 4‑5 stops of image stabilization for sharper handheld photos and video.
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Specifications

Camera

Focal Length18-55 mm

Zoom Ratio3.1x

Maximum Aperturef/3.5-5.6

Minimum Aperturef/22-38

Minimum Focus Distance250 mm mm

Design

Weight205 g g

Diameter64.5 mm mm

Length62.5 mm mm

Filter Size55 mm mm

Diaphragm Blades7 (rounded)

Features

Additional FeaturesDistance information output; full aperture metering; G-type lens

General

BrandNikon

ModelAF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Release Date2016-09-12

CompatibilityD7500, D5600, D5500, D5300, D3400, D3300, D500, D850, Df, D5, D810, D750, D7200, D7100, D4 Series, D3 Series, D2 Series, D1 Series, D800 Series, D700,

Stabilization

VR StopsUp to 4‑5 stops claimed by Nikon

Autofocus

AF Motor TypeAF‑P stepping motor (pulse motor) silent, video‑optimized

Zoom

Zoom MechanismRotary manual zoom ring with graduated scale

Mount

CompatibilityNikon F‑Bayonet (DX, works on FX in DX crop mode)

Other

Distance Information OutputProvides distance data for full‑aperture metering

Dimensions & Weight

Height2.53937007615 inches

Width2.4409448794 inches

Depth2.4409448794 inches

Weight0.4519476371 pounds

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