AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration Reduction II Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

I bought this lens to replace my kit lens. I had accumulated variety of lenses. I did not think I would really need the original kit lens, so I gave it away. I found that the range on that kit lens was desirable for many shooting situations plus it was short and compact (hmm Quandary). The old kit lens was not a good close focus lens. Also, using a lens hood caused vignetting at 18mm. I always had to back it off a touch. This new version really lets you focus down to about 6 inches. Also, there is no problem with the vignette affect at the widest focal length. So it’s Win Win. So now I can travel light with confidence. I keep it mostly on my D5100 for light casual shooting but occasionally use it on my D300s and my D600 in DX mode. I found it a great general purpose lens on all. Small (nice), Light (nice), VR (nice). When you close the lens (all the way down) it locks. You have to unlock and set the focal length before you shoot. I must say it took me a while to get use to this (my cameras would report no lens attached) duh! Once I did I even loved that. My results are good. I love it. I would love to have a full frame version that maintained this size and weight. I did buy this lens off the used list so I saved some money there. I have not gone wrong with the Like New lenses I have bought in the past. A surprise this copy was refurbished and like new. Win again. I recommend getting this lens even if you think you don’t need it. Oh one more comment, this lens extends a little further than the old kit lens. So if you use the on camera flash to when you close focus you may get a shadow you don’t want. To keep it light I tend to use my SB400 instead of the on camera flash. You can bounce it or use a reflector. Hope this helps ya’ll.

Zero to complain about for the price. I loaned a D5500 to a first time user, buddy of mine, and picked the 18-55mm up to make life easier on him. Versatile range, lens stabilization, and it even comes with a hood. I wanted him to worry more about taking pictures than trying to zoom with his feet, or switch to other purpose driven lenses in the bag. This is a great lens when you have enough light to stop it down a bit, and you can blur the background because of its close focus ability. He got a lot of cool shots where he was able to focus close on his subject, and put the next focus plain further out. People will talk about the plastic mount, slowish AF, and no weather sealing, but that's why you upgrade to the next level of lens. Nice especially for the low dollars, and gets the job done.

When traveling I like the versatility of Nikon’s 18-300mm zoom. But for everyday shooting I’d like a lighter, compact medium range zoom. Most medium zooms are still expensive and not much smaller or lighter than my travel zoom. The Nikon 18-55mm, although not a preferred range for me, is very well priced, performs quickly and flawlessly, is definitely small and light, and covers most of my needs.

Very nice little lens. Took it out to shoot our annual Texas Bluebonnet Trip and it took some really sharp pictures. My D7100 came with a 18-140mm lens which is wonderful, but gets really heavy after an hour or two. This little guy is light weight, and I drug it around for several hours. Between this lens and my Tokina Ultra Wide, I think I got some really great shots. Seller was accurate in his description and quick on delivery. The lens was packaged REALLY well. Would buy from this seller again!

I purchased this lens when the refurbished one on purchased (same model) didn't work out of the box. So far this one is great....of course it is a new one, not used! The AF is pretty quick for a basic kit lens and the clarity and range are good as well. It is a good everyday lens.

Product arrived on time and in perfect condition. It is like new. Mint condition. Looks beautiful and works flawlessly. Very happy with the seller and my purchase! Would buy again.

Its nice for make pictures in medium size rooms

Its been nearly a year since I purchased this and this works great! I previously had these lens for my camera and it broke due to a fall so I was looking for a replacement lens. I wanted the exact same lens and wasn't looking for something brand new but rather in very good condition and looked new. This lens was just that and it came as it was described. Very new and a little bit dust but it doesn't effect the photos at all. Very happy with my purchase! :)

This is a great Starter lens for Nikon DSLR Camera's! I bought this lens as I recently bought a older Nikon D60 (Yes its a older body) and it works great, being I just enter the DSLR realm I will say I am impressed with its performance I bought the D60 used as the owner that I bought the Camera said that his kit lense failed so I went and bought a new lense and teh Camera and lens work great! first time mounting the lens I actually thought something was wrong but lens was still stowed ! Overall it takes great pictures as I am still in the testing phase and re teaching myself the finer aspects of the Camera and the potential for this lens!

Good lens but the product is discontinued by Nikon, I have to pay Rs. 3000.00 extra to get it.

Cet objectif de seconde main est vraiment "comme neuf". Reçu en parfait état, dans un emballage particulièrement soigné et dans les délais annoncés. Il est livré avec les bouchons avant et arrière, j'ai déjà fait quelques photos, et je n'ai relevé aucun défaut. C'est parfait et à un prix imbattable. Je recommande.

Ausgehend vom Kit Nikon D5100 + 18-105mm Reisezoom habe ich mir nach ein paar Ausflügen in den Telebereich (70-300mm Tamron / 500mm Walimex Spiegeltele) dieses sehr kompakte und leichte Standard Kit Objektiv gebraucht zugelegt. Hintergrund für den Kauf war das ich für kleines Geld ein solides mobiles Objektiv haben wollte um die Hemmschwelle zu senken mit der DSLR "am Mann" unterwegs zu sein. Das 18-105mm als bisheriges immerdrauf war mir mitunter zu schwer und zu sperrig weswegen die Kamera viel zu oft zuhause blieb. Unter dem Gesichtspunkt stellt mich das 18-55mm voll Zufrieden, auch und gerade wegen der oft kritisierten Objektivverriegelung per Knopfdruck und drehen (siehe Nikon1). Im verriegelten Zustand ist das Objektiv nicht wesentlich länger als eine 35mm Festbrennweite. Was die Qualität der Aufnahmen angeht kann ich mit dem Anspruch des mittel ambitionierten Amateurs keinen Unterschied zum 18-105mm feststellen dessen Bilder mich seit Jahren begeistern. AF sitzt zuverlässig. Für die Preislage absolut Empfehlenswert! Einziger kleiner Kritikpunkt ist das Bajonett aus Kunsstoff. Das ist wohl aber Standard bei den DX Kitobjektiven. Zur Abwicklung: Verkauf und Versand durch ReBuy eingestellt auf Amazon. Artikelzustandsklasse "Sehr Gut" Hier erwartete mich eine Reihe positiver Überraschungen die den Hauptgrund für das Verfassen dieser Rezension darstellen. 1. Lieferung erfolgte unterhalb 48hr (DHL Standardversand) 2. Mein gebrauchtes Exemplar wirkt Nagelneu. Keinerlei Gebrauchsspuren. Technisch Einwandfrei. Optik sauber. 3. Entgegen der Artikelbeschreibung war (zumindest bei mir) eine original Nikon HB-69 Gegenlichtblende beigelgt! Einzeln gekauft kommt die mitunter 22€. 4. Entgegen der Artikelbeschreibung befand sich darüber hinaus (zumindest bei mir) ein passender 52mm UV-Filter im Lieferumfang! -> Ein kleiner "Beipackzettel" informierte mich das der Filter vom Vorbesitzer mitgeschickt wurde und dem Zweitkäufer nicht vorenthalten werden soll. TOP KUNDENORIENTIERT! -> Gerne wieder :-)

ho aspettato 2 mesi per scrivere questa recensione, per descrivere le effettive prestazioni dell' obiettivo. per essere un 18-55 non è avvatto male, molto meglio rispetto al suo predecessore ( VRI). le foto risultano molto piu stabili e nitide anche per le persone che purtroppo non hanno molta mano ferma. ottimo per iniziare a dare un upgrade al proprio kit . ottimo il venditore che ha mandato subito la garanzia e si è dimostrato molto disponibile