The filter ring does not rotate as you zoom. It does move in and out, being the shortest at 30mm setting. In fact, it is great for starting photographers since this can be the tool that can teach you how to take good photos. Ryan and Katie at breakfast, 09 August 2016. Nikon D3300, built-in flash ON, Nikon 18-55mm AF-P at 40mm, f/4.8 at 1/60 at Auto ISO 360, Perfectly Clear. bigger. Only Ryan is in focus; Katie is farther away. Nikon says forget it on any of the D1, D2, D3 or D4 series, the D800, D700, D610, D600, D300 series, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70 series, D60, D50, D40 series, D7000, D5100, D5000, D3200, D3100 or D3000. It also won't work on any 35mm camera. Usually, the trajectory of lenses after the kit lens starts with a 50 mm prime lens. It is definitely better than a kit lens, and it is also affordable.

The number of cameras compatible with both lenses is limited. Even for compatible cameras, firmware update may be required*. Fully compatible models:D7500, D5600, D5500, D5300*, D3400, D3300*, D500 and later models At 35mm it's just a little softer in the corners, but with no lateral color it's sharp enough for anything.Most people who buy this will never get any benefit from VR, however if you're reading this review, you probably are the sort of person who learns his camera and will.

Speed and muteness of the sound is not the only advantage. The AF-P version offers instant manual override, unavailable on the previous 18-55mm AF-S version. It is an excellent feature in case you are shooting under challenging conditions, and the lens is hunting. You can then help the lens “find” the proper range and snap into focus. Manual override has been featured in most of the recent Nikkor lenses – except for the cheapest 18-55mm kit lenses – it is praiseworthy that Nikon finally included this technology in the cheapest lenses too. Thus, 18-55mm photography is the focal length range, which means you can adjust the focal length. The widest angle is 18mm, which can be zoomed into 55mm. This VR version is a tiny bit bigger than the non-VR 18-55mm II, and weighs two more ounces (60g). This 18-55mm VR is still featherweight and tiny.

It has strong barrel distortion at the wide end, and no distortion in the middle and at the long end. The 18-55mm zooms are often delivered with entry-level Nikon DSLR bodies (such as D3400 and D5600) as a bundle. They are also sold as standalone products, and hence they are some of the most used lenses in the Nikon line-up. This is also why the grey market is flooded with different types of 18-55mm Nikkors. While the first iterations of the lens (produced from 2005 until 2014) were known for average to poor quality, the newer AF-S VR II generation released in 2014 gained a much better reputation due to solid optical performance in a lightweight body with efficient optical stabilization. In this review, I will explore the performance characteristics of the latest 18-55mm AF-P VR version in detail and compare it to both older iterations of 18-55mm AF-S VR II and other Nikon lenses, such as the Nikon 18-140mm VR. NIKON D5300 + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 @ 18mm, ISO 100, 1/100, f/8.0 Comparison to Older 18-55mm Lenses In other words, the 18mm focal length is still not wide enough, and you may need an even smaller focal length for a wide-angle view and to fit in more into the view field. On better quality glass, the autofocus is fast and has no noise. Kit lenses also don’t have a wide maximum aperture, which is mainly because of the associated costs. When used on DX cameras, it sees the same angle of view as a 28~85mm lens sees when used on a 35mm or FX full-frame camera.

August 2016. Nikon D3300, Nikon 18-55mm AF-P at 18mm, f/3.5 hand-held at 1/4 at Auto ISO 720, Perfectly Clear. bigger or full-resolution file to explore on your computer (mobile devices rarely display high resolution files properly). Incompatible models: D4 series, D3 series, D2 series, D1 series, D800 series, D700, D610, D600, D300 series, D200, D100, D7000, D5100, D5000, D90, D80, D70 series, D3200, D3100, D3000, D60, D50, D40 series, film cameras The very best protective filter is the Hoya multicoated HD3 55mm UV which uses hardened glass and repels dirt and fingerprints, and is also multicoated. Used on a DX camera it gives the same angle-of-view as a 28-85mm lens gives on a 35mm film or FX digital camera.It gets super-close, and it's super sharp. Your only sharpness limitation will be that there is zero depth-of-field at macro distances; in this shot only some of the face and some of the hands are actually in focus. Just because it is inexpensive and does not take high-resolution images does not mean it is useless. Kit lenses have some useful features too, like image stabilizers, which are also known as vibration reduction on some camera models. This feature allows you to take photos at a slower shutter speed, and this is especially great for taking images in low light. If you have just bought a camera with an 18-55mm lens, you are probably wondering what is an 18-55mm is good for? Below are the primary reasons why it is good. Silent stepper motor, super-fast. If you're in a silent environment and hold your ear to the lens, you will hear a slight hum as it focuses.

The front element moves when zooming (but does not rotate, which is important for circular polarizing filter use). Similarly to the 10-20mm wide-angle version, the lens barrel is shortest in the middle of the zoom range, at about 30mm focal length marker. When zooming in or out from 30mm, it grows in length. The lens is about 62.5mm long in the compact position and about 90mm long at the ready position (18mm focal distance). The maximum diameter is 64.5mm. The 18-55mm VR feels perfectly matched to the weightless D40, D40x, D60 or D80. It doesn't feel bad on my D3, either. It's light but solid. The zoom ring is damped perfectly. Now, I understand that learning a new skill can be frustrating. However, you can speed up your progress if you have the right guidance/teachers you can learn from. Although they are not that great in terms of quality, that does not mean they will fall apart immediately. You can still take photos and use it adequately. Despite its low price-tag, the build quality of the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II is acceptable. The lens feels solid enough in your hand, even though the outer barrel and the 52mm filter thread are plastic. The focusing ring is wide, ridged and rubberised. As this is a G series lens, it has no aperture ring - no big deal unless you wanted to use it on a very old film body.

ProductDetail.ProductTabs.ForumError

This little lens features a limited range of 18-55mm (3.1x zoom ratio), equivalent to a 27-82.5mm zoom on a full-frame camera. NIKON D7100 + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 @ 18mm, ISO 100, 1/20, f/4.5 You can learn how to use the camera and the lens, as well as how to use your subject to get great photos. Remember, any good photographer makes the best of what they have.