AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
April 20, 2005
A compact, lightweight and affordable 3x standard-zoom Nikkor— ideal for use with Nikon digital SLRs.
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED, an ultracompact, lightweight standard zoom lens with a 3x focal range that is ideal for everyday photography, offers a remarkable cost-to-performance ratio and features optics optimized for use with Nikon digital SLRs. It is ideally suited to the new Nikon D50.
The lens offers users the popular 18-55mm focal length range, which conveniently covers everything from tight indoor portraits to standard snap shots. (The picture angle is equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in 35mm format.) The newly developed compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) has given rise to an ultracompact lightweight design that offers excellent handling characteristics. Including the new SWM, the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED measures a compact Ø69 x 74mm (2.7 x 2.9 in.) and weighs approximately 210g (6.8 oz.).
For optics, one ED glass element and one hybrid aspherical lens element guarantee high-resolution, high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion. The new SWM built into the lens offers the smooth and quiet autofocus performance that users have come to expect from our existing SWM.
By using this lens and the new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lens, photographers have a focal-length range from wide-angle 18mm to telephoto 200mm (equivalent to a 27-300mm lens in 35mm format) that is well-suited to a wide variety of shooting situations. The useful range and high-quality performance of this lens will expand the photographic horizons of Nikon Digital SLR owners. The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lens will be simultaneously released with the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED lens
The AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED is available in black and silver, to match the color variations of the Nikon D50.
- Note: This lens is not compatible with 35mm [135] or IX240 format film cameras.
Specifications, design, product name, standard accessories, and release schedule may differ by country or area.
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Major Features
- Offers the popular 18-55mm focal range for use in a variety of different situations (equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in 35mm format)
- ED glass and hybrid aspherical elements minimize chromatic aberration, astigmatism and other forms of distortion, while ensuring high resolution and contrast
- Ultracompact dimensions of 69 x 74mm (2.7 x 2.9 in.) and just 210g (6.8 oz.) in weight
- Incorporates a newly developed compact SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet focusing
- Delivers high-level optical performance that is specially designed for use with the Nikon digital SLRs
- Employs a seven-blade rounded diaphragm opening that achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
- Enables focusing from as close as 28cm (11 in.) from the subject through its entire focal range
- Available in black and silver to match the color variations of the new Nikon D50
- Serves as an ideal complement to the similarly priced AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lens
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Specifications
| Focal length | 18-55mm (equivalent to a 27-82.5mm lens in 35mm format) |
|---|---|
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-38 |
| Lens construction | 7 elements in 5 groups (one ED glass element, one aspherical lens element) |
| Picture angle | 76° - 28°50' |
| Minimum focus range | 0.28m (11 in./0.9 ft.) |
| Max. reproduction ratio | 1/3.2 (0.31) |
| Attachment size | 52mm |
| Dimensions (approx.) | 69 x 74mm (2.7 x 2.9 in.) |
| Weight (approx.) | 210g (6.8 oz.) |
| Included accessories | 52mm Snap-on front lens cap (LC-52) |
| Optional accessories | 52mm screw-in filters, Rear Cap (LF-1), Hood (HB-33), Semi soft case (CL-0715) |
- Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. April 2005
- The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.