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    Super Integrated Coating

    Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.

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    Silent Wave Motor

    AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.

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    Vibration Reduction

    A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.

Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    18 - 55mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/ 3.5-5.6

  • Format

    DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    2.3 in. (59.5 mm) x 2.6 in. (66 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    6.9 oz. (195 g)
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length Range
    18 - 55mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    3x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/ 3.5-5.6
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/ 22
  • Format
    DX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    76°
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
    28°50'
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.31xx
  • Lens Construction Elements
    11
  • Lens Construction Groups
    8
  • Compatible Format(s)
    DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    7
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    0.92 ft.(0.28m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    52mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    2.3 in. (59.5 mm) x 2.6 in. (66 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    6.9 oz. (195 g)
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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