Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Nikon Nov 2007
Nikon APS-C

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

This is a APS-C zoom lens for Nikon F, covering 18-55 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. Released in 2007, it weighs 265 g and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for APS-C cameras. This wide-to-standard zoom lens features a f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday, portrait. The optical design incorporates 11 elements in 8 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/3.5-5.6
Aperture
18–55mm
Focal
265 g
Weight
Nov 2007
Released
Nikon site

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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Street Documentary Everyday Portrait
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
18-55 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/22-36
Number of diaphragm blades
7
Optical construction
11 elements in 8 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.28 m (11.02 inches)
Filter size
52 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
73 x 79.5 mm
Weight
265 g (9.35 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
APS-C
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.9% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Twilight Time-
01 Twilight Time- by abramovich_eitan
Xpu-ha Nikon D3100. DSC_0615
02 Xpu-ha Nikon D3100. DSC_0615 by Robert.Pittman
Rural & Urban-
03 Rural & Urban- by abramovich_eitan
Slippers Fenix-Museum Rotterdam okt.2026 3D Wide
04 Slippers Fenix-Museum Rotterdam okt.2026 3D Wide by wim hoppenbrouwers
The water pump house since 2027-2
05 The water pump house since 2027-2 by abramovich_eitan
Urban 1-
06 Urban 1- by abramovich_eitan
Blue Hour
07 Blue Hour by roksoslav
Moerman Centraal-museum Utrecht 2026 3D
08 Moerman Centraal-museum Utrecht 2026 3D by wim hoppenbrouwers
Iron gate Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam okt.2026 3D B&W
09 Iron gate Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam okt.2026 3D B&W by wim hoppenbrouwers
Schuurtje Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam okt.2026 3D
10 Schuurtje Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam okt.2026 3D by wim hoppenbrouwers
Centraal-station UTRECHT 3D
11 Centraal-station UTRECHT 3D by wim hoppenbrouwers
Morren Galleries Utrecht 3D Bronze by Margot Homan -The Gift-
12 Morren Galleries Utrecht 3D Bronze by Margot Homan -The Gift- by wim hoppenbrouwers
Paddestoel Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam okt.2026 3D
13 Paddestoel Trompenburg Arboretum Rotterdam okt.2026 3D by wim hoppenbrouwers
Duomo xehetasunez beteta.
14 Duomo xehetasunez beteta. by Edu OdZ
Kadmium Delft keramiek by Bertien Gravesteijn 3D
15 Kadmium Delft keramiek by Bertien Gravesteijn 3D by wim hoppenbrouwers
Kadmium Delft keramiek by Bertien Gravesteijn 3D
16 Kadmium Delft keramiek by Bertien Gravesteijn 3D by wim hoppenbrouwers
f15 Israeli -9618
17 f15 Israeli -9618 by abramovich_eitan
Apache Israeli-9673
18 Apache Israeli-9673 by abramovich_eitan
7152107 Melancholic mood © 18mm
19 7152107 Melancholic mood © 18mm by dimitris.g
Whats goin on?
20 Whats goin on? by korhankumral
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Video reviews

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