Nikon USA has just announced two new DX lenses for Nikon DSLR cameras, these two lenses are AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G and AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lenses.
Features:
AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Primary Features
- “AF-P” lenses that achieve fast and quiet AF with adoption of a stepping motor for AF drive operation
- Compact and lightweight 3.1x 18-55mm (effective angles of view equivalent to those of a lens with 27-82.5mm focal lengths in 35mm [135] format) normal zoom lenses utilizing a retractable barrel and compatible with the Nikon DX format
- Adoption of aspherical lens elements (2) achieves superior optical performance with which various types of aberration are effectively suppressed
- Equipped with a vibration reduction (VR) mechanism offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a 4.0-stop* (with testing in accordance with CIPA standards) increase in shutter speed (AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR)
- *At the maximum telephoto position when a digital SLR camera equipped with an APS-C size image sensor is used.
Specs:
Focal length | 18-55 mm |
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Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
Minimum aperture | f/22-38 |
Lens construction | 12 elements in 9 groups (including two asphericallens elements) |
Angle of view | 76° – 28°50′ |
Minimum focus distance | 0.25 m/0.9 ft from focal plane |
Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.38x |
No. of diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
Filter-attachment size |
55 mm (P = 0.75 mm) |
Diameter x length (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
Approximately 64.5mm maximum diameter x 62.5 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
Weight | Approximately 205 g/7.3 oz |
Supplied accessories | LC-55A 55mm snap-on Front Lens Cap, Rear Lens Cap |
Compatible accessories | 55 mm screw-on filters, HB-N106 Bayonet Hood, CL-0815 Lens Case, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap |