Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX Zoom Lens for Nikon
SWM motor, Image Stabilizer, Autofocus
NIVO#: 15104Mnf.#: 50-DX18105
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Overview & Features top

High-power 5.8x zoom DX-NIKKOR lens with SWM and VR function

  • 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 SLRs body high-quality exterior design
Specification top
General
Lens Type
Telephoto
Wide Angle
Focal Length
18-105 mm
Zoom / Fixed
Zoom
Lens Mount
Nikon
Min. Focal Length (mm)
18 mm
Max. Focal Length (mm)
105 mm
 
Performance
Focusing
Autofocus
Closest Focusing Distance
450 cm
Silent motor
Yes
Angle of View
76° - 15
Maximum Aperture
3.5 - 5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/5.6
Max Magnification Ratio
1/5
Image Stabilizer
Yes
Aspherical Lens
Yes
 
Construction
Lens Construction (elements/groups)
15/11
Diaphragm Blades
7
Rear Focus
-
Internal Focus
Yes
 
Physical Characteristics
Filter Diameter
67 mm
Diameter
89
Length
89
Weight
420
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (493)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.3/10
Expert score (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.7/10
User score (490)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.9/10
 
Design (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.3/10
Value for money (6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.4/10
Features (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.3/10
Overall quality (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.3/10
PROS• lightweight • consistent output • easily interchangeable • sharp focus • quick focus
Expert Reviews
PhotographyBLOG
22 December 2011
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
One of the main attractions of this lens is a useful and versatile focal range that goes from true wide angle to true telephoto. Read more ...
10.0/10
ePHOTOzine
7 November 2009
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at this popular budget standard zoom, which is currently offered as the kit lens with the Nikon D7000 camera. Read more ...
PROSUseful 'walkabout' zoom range, Decent optical performer, Very good value, VR performs well, Lightweight
CONSAF noticeably slower at telephoto end of the zoom, CA at 105mm and apertures below f/11
8.6/10
LensTip.com
6 July 2009
AF-S DX 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6 VR ED
Originally posted 2008-09-29 on Optyczne.pl In August 2006 Nikon launched a new reflex camera, marked by the D80 symbol. This premiere was accompanied by the launching of the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-135 mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, which became a universal “kit” lens for the D80 camera. Read more ...
CONSa lot of plastic in the barrel and bayonet, significant distortion, visible vignetting at all focal lengths, changeable work against the bright light
User Reviews
Dooyoo
2 June 2011
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Lens: Great value for money
A good lens to get started Read more ...
PROSVibration reduction, good value for money
CONSSoft corners, lens distortion
8.0/10
Ciao
22 August 2010
Nikon 18-105 gives great pictures at a surprisingly low price.
The 18-105 is one of Nikon's kit lenses - cheaper lenses that often come as part of a kit with a camera. Currently on Amazon at £249.99 this is a (relatively!) cheap lens from Nikon. Read more ...
PROSCheap, light, good general image quality
CONSSlight loss of image quality at extremes
8.0/10
Pixmania
15 March 2011
The versatility of this lens makes it a good choice as main lens, for DX range camera user. It has reasonably fast focus and having Vibration Reduction helps at full zoom, the lens being equivalent to 27-157.5mm (35mm film). Read more ...
PROSFor price and performance this is an excellent lens
CONSPlastic mount makes it delicate
6.0/10