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

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Lens Summary

Overview

Compact, affordable and powerful zoom lens. Features high quality optics designed for use with Nikon DX Format digital SLRs and a 5.8x zoom that delivers superb versatility for a wide variety of shooting situations. Equipped with Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VRII) system and exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM), it offers advanced performance in low-light, delivering steady images to both the sensor and viewfinder, and features fast, quiet autofocus.

Powerful DX format 5.8x zoom lens with 18-105mm focal range (35mm and Nikon FX format equivalent: 27-157.5mm).
Wide to telephoto zoom range – perfect for everything from portraits to interiors, architecture and landscapes.
Vibration Reduction stabilization system enables more flexible hand-held shooting and lets you use shutter speeds that are up to 3 times slower.
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast, whisper-quiet autofocus.
ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and Aspherical lens elements ensure high Resolution and Contrast while minimizing Spherical aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion.
Textured surface finish to match Nikon’s SLR camera bodies.
Outstanding value for money.

Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications

Lens Type: Zoom
IS / VR / OS: VR
Nikon DX lens: Yes
Nikon AF-S / AF-I: Built-in focus motor
Min Focal length (mm): 18
Max Focal Length (mm): 105
Number of Elements: 15
Element Groups: 11
Max Aperture: 3.5
Minimum Aperture: 38
Diaphragm Blades: 7
Closest Focus Distance (m): 0.2
Filter Type: Screw In
Filter Diameter (mm): 67
Diameter at widest (mm): 76
Lens Length (mm): 89
Weight (g): 420
Release Date: Aug 2008