Nikkor Lens AFS DX 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

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We composed our shot using the rule of thirds, placing our model on one side of the frame. To help you focus on your subject accurately select the Single point AF setting, and select a focus point that corresponds to the position of your subject in the frame.

This difference is real when shooting between 1/2 and 1/30 of a second. Between 1/4 and 1/15 second, the non-VR lens gives poor results hand-held at 55mm, while this VR lens delivers perfect tripod-equivalent sharpness most of the time. Thus, 18-55mm photography is the focal length range, which means you can adjust the focal length. The widest angle is 18mm, which can be zoomed into 55mm. If you look forward to doing more with your photos, the 18-55mm might disappoint you. What is the aperture in a camera’s lens? It is the opening that allows light into the camera body.Compatible models with limited functions: D5, D810 series, Df, D750, D7200, D7100, D5200, Nikon 1 series with the FT1 Just because it is inexpensive and does not take high-resolution images does not mean it is useless.

The retractable design enables a small carrying size of 65x63mm, although even that looks relatively large compared with the new Z DX 16-50mm for Nikon’s mirrorless Z system cameras. It’s also worth noting that the competing Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM is pretty much the same size and weight, without resorting to a retractable mechanism. Fortunately, kit lenses break the pattern. They offer a budget-friendly option for photographers who are just starting out or don’t have thousands of dollars to spend. Since most kit lenses are priced at a few hundred dollars, they provide an affordable entry point into the world of DSLR and mirrorless photography. It holds focus while zoomed if the camera is ON, but not if the camera is off. This is because the lens magically keeps its focus electronically as zoomed. The 18-55mm is an excellent example of a variable aperture as it contains a range in aperture size. While in a fixed aperture (prime) glass, the aperture width depends on the focal length.In the range of 18-55mm, VR doesn't do anything unless you take the camera off its green AUTO setting or turn off the flash to get longer shutter speeds in dim light. If you always use a tripod you don't need VR. In these cases, forget this VR lens and get the otherwise identical non-VR 18-55mm to save money. Since it is a variable aperture lens, its focal length changes as you zoom in from f/3.5 to f/5.6 on the long end. The minimum aperture ranges from f/22 at 18mm to f/36 at 55mm. Here is the complete overview of maximum apertures:

In other words, the 18mm focal length is still not wide enough, and you may need an even smaller focal length for a wide-angle view and to fit in more into the view field.

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The AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens doesn't ship with either a lens hood or a bag. Auto-focus At 18mm @ ƒ/3.5-ƒ/4, chromatic aberration is still relatively minor, on average, however we see a steep increase in CA as you stop down to ƒ/22. We found a similar behavior with CA, though to a lesser degree, at 24mm as well. Then at 35mm, CA is reduced quite a bit, to where it hovers around a maximum of 300ths of a percent of frame height from ƒ/16 and smaller. At 45mm, we found even more improvements in CA, and finally, 55mm displayed very well controlled CA at all apertures. The all-plastic 18-55mm AFP is super sharp, focuses ultra fast and super close. It's a complete winner. But don’t limit yourself to only shooting with golden-hour light. Great photos can be captured on cloudy days or even in the harsh light of midday. Each lighting situation presents unique opportunities and challenges. Cloudy days, for example, provide a soft, diffused light that can add a sense of moodiness, while bright sunny days will help produce vibrant colors and strong contrast. Just like the miraculous 18-55mm AF-S II, this little plastic lens is a miracle. It's sharp, sharp, sharp.