The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR ($199.95 direct) is the standard kit lens for APS-C Nikon D-SLR cameras . Buying it along with a body halves your out of pocket costs to acquire the lens, but owners of older Nikon D-SLRs bundled with its non-stabilized predecessor may consider it as an...

Inexpensive; Optically stabilized; Light; Quite sharp.

Narrow aperture; Hood not included; Wide-angle distortion; Front element rotates during focus.

It's obvious reading some of these reviews that a lot of you aren't experienced or semi-pro photographers. This lens is an "everyday shooter," meaning I wouldn't use this lens to shoot a wedding.

Reasonably priced lens that generally comes as a kit lens with Nikon's 3100,3200,5100,5200 body. Its a good all purpose lens with consistent results. Use it as a basic lens for general purpose photography.

Handling and Features Performance Verdict Specification This new standard zoom lens, which has been introduced as a kit with the Nikon D3300 entry-level DSLR sports a compact, collapsible design, Vibration Reduction and silent focusing.

The price is so affordable I don't know why I didn't buy it sooner. Imagine a Nikon Lens that is high quality and affordable!!!! Thank you Beach Camera!!!

Lightweight, Very, Very, Very quiet, Great images, the perfect compliment to my lens assortment; Fits my D1 like it was made for it

At first it did make some noise; but after a few focuses it got real quiet; (pro or con you decide

I would never buy anything but a Nikon!!!

Sample images of my 18-55mm attached herewith. I am still in the process of learning night photography and long exposure and these are what ive got for now. One thing, it is so weightless that i can bring anywhere I go even at work because I used to go for a shoot after work whenever stress comes...

This lens (AF-P) is much better than AF-S as this does not make any sound while focussing, pure silent and "fast" focusing.I got this as kit lens with Nikon D5300 and I'm loving it! It's a newly launched lens from Nikon & you can update your camera firmware to use this lens. Attaching some pics...

I purchased this lens to use as a light and cheap alternative to my other glasses when I work in the forest. It works perfectly on my D 7200 after a small micro focus adjustment. At 18 mm one needs to close the aparture with two stops or so to get good sharpness in the corners of the frame.

Good sharpness overall, especially at 55 mm; Close minimal focusing distance; Very compact and light; VR works fine; Focus is quiet, fast and accurate.

Some purple and yellow chromatic aberrations in the corners of the frame No VR switch on/off button on the lens tube; All plastic; High distortion at 18 mm

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.