What type of lens is Nikon 18-55mm?

What type of lens is Nikon 18-55mm?

The 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S Zoom-Nikkor lens is a midrange zoom lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras. Often included as a kit lens on entry-level DSLRs, it also can be purchased separately from the camera body.

What does 15 55mm lens mean?

As you can tell by the name, the 18-55mm lens has a focal length of between 18mm and 55mm. Different manufacturers have different specs, but the usual aperture range on a 15-55mm lens is around f/3.5-5.6. At 18mm, the lens is capable of a wider aperture, so at 55mm, your maximum aperture would be f/5.6.

What is a Nikon VR Kit?

Vibration Reduction. Vibration Reduction (VR) is an image stabilization technology that minimizes blur caused by camera shake. Using a VR NIKKOR lens can result in sharp images in low light, under windy conditions or when using a physically large NIKKOR lens.

Does Nikon D5300 have autofocus motor?

The following digital SLR cameras do not have an autofocus motor built-in the camera body: D5600, D5500, D5300, D5200, D5100, D5000, D3500, D3400, D3300, D3200, D3100, D3000, D60, D40X, and D40. This negates the need for the motor in the camera body allowing the camera to be smaller by design.

How sharp is the Nikon 17-55mm AF-S?

With those caveats, the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 AF-S is very, very sharp on a 16 MP DX camera. It’s super-sharp and contrasty at all apertures everywhere in the DX image, and only slightly less contrasty in the far corners at f/2.8. The 17-55/2.8 DX is a very sharp lens on DX.

Is the Nikon 18-55mm worth it?

In-depth review from dpreview.com: The 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G AF-S VR is certainly a worthy upgrade to Nikon’s already well-regarded kit lens.

What is the difference between the Nikon 18-55mm VR and non-VR?

VR helps make remarkably sharper photos when hand-held between 1/4 and 1/30 second. 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. Nikon 18-55mm AF-S II and this Nikon 18-55mm VR. Compatibility

Why buy Nikon Nikon Nikkor lenses?

Ongoing research and development of Nikkor lenses allows Nikon to continuously provide Nikon digital SLR photographers with additional choices and even greater optical performance. Nikon is pleased to add to the lineup the new AF-S DX-Nikkor 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G VR, a lens featuring a built-in Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction (VR).