Nikon AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED

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Editorial reviews

Product Description
The Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II is a marginal update to the original mk I variant. The optical design has not been changed so the general observations regarding image quality remain the same. The tested mk II sample has a sightly better centering thus resulting in an improved center quality but regarding the mechanical qualities of the lens this is a gamble rather than a new feature of the mk II series. The resolution figures are actually very good and no worse than those of much higher priced models - truly remarkable. The contrast level at large apertures (primarily wide-end) leaves something to be desired though. The distortion characteristic is about average whereas vignetting is surprisingly well controlled for a DX-type lens (APS-C image circle). Chromatic aberrations are quite high and can be field relevant in some situations. Naturally this has all to be seen in the context of the extremely low price tag so all-in-all it is almost surprising what the lens is capable to deliver.

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2008-08-08 rating:
good standard lens
I bought this as a replacement for my lens which I accidently dropped. It is the lens that comes as standard with the Nikon D40 and works to take good photos.

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