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This lens came in a bundle with my Nikon D60 digital SLR camera that i bought recently, but can also be purchased separately from many places for a reasonable price.
COMPATIBILITY: As stated on the Nikon website, this lens is an ultra-compact and lightweight zoom lens with high quality optics designed for use with the Nikon DX Format Digital SLRs. The lens will fit onto and Nikon digital SLR (D40, D50, D70, D80, D100, D200, D1x, D2X, etc.) It will not, however, work on film cameras, as black corners will appear.
EASE OF USE: The lens is easy to attach and detach from the camera, which is excellent when you want to take a photo of something and have limited time to swap lenses over. It is also very easy for beginners to use, (which is probably why Nikon sell it frequently in a bundle with digital SLR's) as it has auto-focus.
FOCUS: The focal length on this camera is 18 - 55 mm; similar to an ideal 28 - 85 mm lens on a 35 mm film camera. The pictures produced with this lens are always clear and in focus. The lens has auto focus, so there is no need to try and manually focus your camera for the shots you want to take.
STYLE: The style of this lens will match with every current Nikon digital SLR. It is black with a small amount of gold writing, and as I said matches perfectly with all SLR's. In some countries/areas this lens is also available in silver & black.
DISADVANTAGES: This lens is a great started lens, but to me that is all it is. Once you have got to grips with this, you will need a lens with a longer focal length in order to get close up, zoomed in shots of objects. For the price of this lens however, (can be found for around £180 in England) it is a good one to have, even if it is just to get you started!
In conclusion, for the price of this lens it offers great value for money. It is very easy to use, and will fit onto any Nikon digital SLR! A great lens to have in your kit bag!
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The AF-S DX VR 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G from Nikon is an economical, top quality zoom lens. It ... more
comes with a maximum magnification factor of 3x, covering a focal range from 18 to 55 mm, and is built around a construction of 11 glass elements in 8 groups, which includes an aspheric lens to reduce chromatic aberrations and image distortion. Designed to capture images in high definition with unbelievable contrast and clarity, the AF-S DX VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G is equipped with a silent wave motor for fast, silent focusing, and a vibration-reduction system that speeds up the response time of the shutter by up to 3x. With the AF-S DX VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G, everyone can take high definition photos!
Postage & Packaging:£4.99 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days......
Popular 18-55 f3.5-5.6 zoom lens with high quality optics designed for use with Nikon DX ... more
Format SLRs. Its 3X zoom provides superb versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations. Equipped with Nikons exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for super-quiet operation.
A compact 3x zoom lens featuring Silent Wave Motor Autofocus for Nikon digital SLRs ... more
Technical Features for the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6G ED II Lens: Focal lenght (mm) 18-55 35mm equivalent focal length (mm) 27-82.5 Lens construction 7 elements in 5 groups Minimum and maximum aperture F22-38 Angle of view (degrees) 76° - 28°50' Aperture 7 blades Closest focusing distance (cm) 28 Maximum image magnification 0,31× Filter size (mm) 52 Lens hood HB-33 (optional, only available in black) Dimensions (diameter×lenght, mm) 70.5 × 74 Weight (g) 205 Included accessories 52mm snap-on front lens cap LC-52
Postage & Packaging:£4.65 Availability:Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
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