User's Manual

❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II Lens

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Type Type G AF-S DX lens with built-in CPU and F mount

Focal length 18–55 mm

Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6

Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical lens element)

Angle of view 76 °–28 ° 50 ´

Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 45, 55)

Distance information Output to camera

Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring

Focusing Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for

manual focus

Vibration reduction Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs)

Minimum focus distance • AF: 0.28 m (0.92 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions

• MF: 0.25 m (0.82 ft) from focal plane at all zoom positions

Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)

Diaphragm Fully automatic

Aperture range • 18 mm focal length: f/3.5–22

• 55 mm focal length: f/5.6–38

The minimum aperture displayed may vary depending on the size of the

exposure increment selected with the camera.

Metering Full aperture

Filter-attachment size 52 mm (P=0.75 mm)

Dimensions Approx. 66 mm diameter × 59.5 mm (distance from camera lens-mount flange when

lens is retracted)

Weight Approx. 195 g (6.9 oz)