AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

18-105mm
f/3.5
Superzoom
Stabilized
420 g
Min focus 0.45 m

Quick answer

The Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a ultra-wide to short telephoto superzoom lens covering 18-105mm 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

A 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 APS-C superzoom lens, the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 18-105mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Superzoom
Format coverage: aps-c
Released: 2008
Optical construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: AF-S
Minimum focus distance: 0.45 m
Filter thread: 67 mm
Weight: 420 g
Length: 89 mm
Diameter: 76 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR?

At 18-105mm this is a ultra-wide to short telephoto superzoom, 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	27–158mm	13–67.4°	15.6–77.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 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 Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR?

It zooms across 18-105mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to short telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 18-105mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–158mm on full frame, with a 13–67.4° horizontal and 15.6–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.