Quick answer
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 18-55mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 APS-C standard zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Silent Wave Motor autofocus. A compact kit zoom for Nikon DX cameras covering wide-angle to short-telephoto.
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 18-55mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 195 g
- Length
- 63 mm
- Diameter
- 65 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G?
At 18-55mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–83mm | 24.6–67.4° | 29.4–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G?
It zooms across 18-55mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-55mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–83mm on full frame, with a 24.6–67.4° horizontal and 29.4–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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