Nikon Nikon F Zoom

AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

18-55mm
f/3.5
Zoom

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Quick answer

The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR 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

Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR: an APS-C standard zoom lens with a 18-55mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction and stepping-motor autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 18-55mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Zoom

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR?

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
Full frame	1.0x	18–55mm	36.2–90°	42.9–100.5°
APS-C	1.5x	27–83mm	24.6–67.4°	29.4–77.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR?

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-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR 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-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR 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.