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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (5.8x)


AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (5.8x)
Lens Type: Zoom
Focal Length: 18-105mm
Aperture Size: f/3.5-5.6
Description
  • DX-format, high-power 5.8x zoom lens with focal length ranging from 18 to 105mm
  • Broad picture angle range approximates the perspective of a 27-157.5mm lens on a 35mm-format film camera or Nikon FX-format digital SLR
  • Covers diverse shooting situations from wide-angle landscapes and interiors to portraiture and medium-range sports
  • Vibration Reduction assures sharper handheld pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible
  • Built-in Silent Wave Motor delivers quiet, swift autofocus with superior accuracy
  • High-performance optical system featuring an ED glass element and an aspherical lens element realizes superior image reproduction capability
  • The rounded 7-blade diaphragm opening renders out-of-focus elements more naturally
  • Leather texture matches Nikon digital SLR’s body high-quality exterior design


Focal length
18-105 mm

Maximum aperture
f/3.5-5.6

Lens construction
15 elements in 11 groups (with one ED glass element and one aspherical lens element)

Picture angle
76° - 15°20’

Number of diaphragm blades
7 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop
22-38

Closest focusing distance
0.45 m/1.48 ft. (throughout entire zoom range)

Maximum reproduction ratio
1/5

Zoom control
Manual, via separate zoom ring

M/A mode
N/A

Weight (approx.)
420 g/14.8 oz.

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)
76 x 89 mm/3.0 x 3.5 in.

External front filter attachment frame
Does not rotate

External front filter
67mm

Supplied accessories
67mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-32, Flexible lens pouch CL-1018

Optional accessories
67mm screw-on filters

Distance scale
N/A
Reviews
This lens is very good and sharp throughout its range,apart from the widest 18mm,and I thoroughly recommend it. Its also very fast to focus,and possibly the main lens you will want on your camera,most of the time.
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