The Nikkor DX 18-55mm VR was announced in November 2007 as the company's latest budget kit lens. It will work on any Nikon DX format DSLR, although is best-suited to the entry-level models like the D40, D40x and D60.

VR effectively combats camera-shake; Relatively quick and quiet SWM focusing; Compact and light; Good performance for the money

Front section rotates when focusing; Basic manual focusing facilities; Doesn't come with lens hood; Previous Mark II lens better in some tests

Nikon's 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR kit lens is specifically designed to work in harmony with DX format digital cameras.

Resolution; zoom action; VR

Wideangle chromatic aberration; plastic build

While I hope to create a full Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Lens, my first priority is to include results from this lens in the lens comparison tools available on the site.

The Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55 VR is a typical kit lens in the sense that it delivers a lot of value for rather little money. It's probably not the lens of anyone's dreams, especially regarding its rather poor build quality.

At this sort of price this is a remarkable piece of equipment. Despite its shortcomings, the simple truth is it will outperform many of the photographers that use it, and even with many years of experience behind me I include myself here.

Capable of very good results

Could be better made

The ‘VR' in this lens stands for Vibration Reduction. The name is different, but the basic mechanism is the same as Canon's IS (Image Stabiliser) technology. Gyroscopic sensors within the lens detect the slightest movement and a ‘floating' element within the lens is instantly adjusted to keep the...

Great versatile lens for beginners. I used mainly for candid and hobby shots when I would travel with my boyfriend or having an adventure with friends. I usually use a 50mm but when you want candid shots like taking photos of yourself with a friend the 50 zooms in too much!

Affordable; Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Versatile

Not as sharp as a prime

Awesome lens and lightweight...that's a real plus and what a great price. Will use this in place of my Nikon 18-200mm lens which while great is heavy. This 18-55mm lens was the one on my daughter's new Nikon D3200 and it performed flawlessly.

I ordered this lens but I received Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration Reduction II Zoom Lens instead. I was so disappointed that they were misplaced my ordered. I am not mood to sent them back because I am so tired of it. VR II price is about $250.

this is a kit lens , I bought canon xsi first but was disappointed with its kit lens though the camera was good I returned the xsi and got the Nikon 3100 . The 18-55 kit lens is excellent with very good picture quality autofocus is fast .The only drawback is the plastic mount but it is a kit lens .

price ,quality

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