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The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II is Nikon's second-generation kit zoom for DX-format DSLRs. It adds Vibration Reduction and a silent wave motor, so autofocus is quiet and handheld shots at the long end are steadier. It is light, collapses for storage and covers the wide-to-short-telephoto range most beginners use. Compared with the original 18-55mm it is smaller and stabilized; compared with a 16-80mm or a fast prime it is slower and dimmer, which shows indoors and in low light.
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Lowest price we've seen: $223.49 on Nov 11 at 6 Ave Electronics. Tracked across 6 stores since Nov 11.
Owners rate it highly as a first lens: light, stabilized and sharp enough for everyday photos. Most criticism centers on the dim aperture and plasticky build rather than image quality.
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR VR II DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G is a zoom lens with a Nikon F mount. Its focal length range is 18-55 mm, and its maximum aperture is f/3.5. It is classed as a wide angle lens.
The lens includes image stabilization (VR II), an ultrasonic motor for focusing, and an aspherical lens element. The finish is white.
