Package Dimensions L x W x H | 21.8 x 17.9 x 11.4 centimetres |
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Package Weight | 0.62 Kilograms |
Product Dimensions L x W x H | 8.9 x 7.6 x 7.6 centimetres |
Item Weight | 420 g |
Brand | Nikon |
Camera Lens | zoom lens |
Colour | Black |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.70 |
Country of Origin | Japan |
Has image stabilisation | Yes |
Included components | CL-1018 Soft Case, HB-32 Bayonet Lens Hood, AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, LC-67 Snap-on Front Lens Cap |
Lens Fixed Focal Length | 105 Millimetres |
Max Focal Length | 105 Millimetres |
Min Focal Length | 18 Millimetres |
Model year | 2008 |
Plug profile | Nikonbayonet |
Part number | 2179 |
Size | 18-105 mm |
Warranty description | 1 |
Zoom Type | Varifocal |
Lens Design | Zoom |
Maximum Aperture Range | F3.5 - F5.6 |
Focus type | Ultrasonic |
Photo Filter Thread Size | 67 Millimetres |
Effective still resolution | 13.20 |
Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
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Brand | Nikon |
Focal length description | 18-105 millimeters |
Lens type | Zoom |
Compatible mountings | Nikon F |
Camera lens description | zoom lens |
Maximum focal length | 105 Millimetres |
Minimum focal length | 18 Millimetres |
Lens design | Zoom |
Focus type | Ultrasonic |
Lens-fixed focal length | 105 Millimetres |
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- The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3. 5-5. 6G ED VR is useful in a broad range of shooting settings.
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Specifications:
- Focal length : 18-105mm.
- Maximum aperture : f/3.5-5.6.
- Minimum aperture : f/22-38.
- Closest focusing distance : 0.45 m/1.48 ft. (throughout entire zoom range).
- No. of diaphragm blades : 7 (rounded).
- Weight : Approximately 420 g/14.8 oz.
- Supplied accessories : 67mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-32, Flexible lens pouch CL-1018.
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
Key Features:
- 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 3.5 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 realises superior image reproduction capability.
- The rounded 7-blade diaphragm opening renders out-of-focus elements more naturally.
- Leather texture matches Nikon digital SLR’s body high-quality exterior design.
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lens type | Zoom | Zoom Lens | Standard | Telephoto | Macro |
compatible mountings | Nikon F | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Nikon F | Nikon 1, Nikon DX |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Macro | Zoom | Prime |
focus type | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto Focus | AF/MF |
minimum focal length | 18 millimeters | 55 millimeters | — | 18 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
max focal length | 105 millimeters | 300 millimeters | — | 105 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 105 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 105 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
real angle of view | 76 degrees | — | 23 degrees per second | 76.5 degrees | 18.8 degrees |
model name | 2179 | — | macro lens | dx | 2201 |
maximum aperture | — | 4.5 f stop | 2.8 f stop | 3.5 f stop | — |
diaphragm blades | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | — |
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The AF-S DX NIKKOR f/3.5–5.6G VR from Nikon has just become even more attractive to D-SLR enthusiasts. More compact and portable than its predecessor, this multi-purpose retractable lens is the easy way to capture the moment. The 3x zoom combined with advanced Nikon technology offers optical quality and versatility, delivering high-contrast photos and movies. Suited to everything from flattering portraits to action-packed events, this is the ideal lens to accompany you on your travels. Featuring Nikon’s second-generation Vibration Reduction system (VR), this lightweight lens can provide images free of blur due to camera shake at all focal lengths. Designed to enable stable hand-held shooting, Nikon’s VR technology allows you to use shutter speeds up to 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible, resulting in sharp images, even in low light. Being an optical system, the viewfinder image is also stabilised, enabling more accurate autofocus acquisition and framing. So whether you are zooming in to capture faraway subjects or shooting wide-angle group portraits in low light, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR will deliver crisp, clear shots. The lens comprises eleven elements in eight groups, in a design including one aspherical lens element. For a soft rendering effect, the iris diaphragm has seven rounded blades, producing high-quality natural backgrounds. The aspherical lens element helps eliminate problems of distortion and other types of lens aberrations to ensure high-resolution, contrast and deliver required image quality.
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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 SLR’s body high-quality exterior design.
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- AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens
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ASIN | B001EO6W8K |
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Item model number | 2179 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Date First Available | 24 Sept. 2008 |
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Best Sellers Rank | 90,253 in Electronics & Photo (See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo) 1,033 in Camera Lenses |
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Customers appreciate the camera lens' build quality, image quality, and value for money. They find it a robust piece of kit that produces crystal clear images across the entire zoom range. The picture quality is brilliant, with sharp contrast and color. Many consider it a good general purpose lens that will stay on their camera. The functionality and zoom range are also appreciated.
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Customers appreciate the camera lens' build quality. They find it produces clear images across the range, with no pixel or grain issues. The compact size is convenient, but the solid feel and nicely built construction make it a good general purpose lens that will stay on their camera. While some consider it a specialist lens, others appreciate its versatility and say it's adequate for a one-lens solution.
"...Shooting with the new lens is a real joy. The lens feels solid and robust, with a good heft to it...." Read more
"...the F3.5 - F5.6 as this lens performs best at F5.6 to F8, and the VR II is so good that I can shoot hand held down to a quarter of a second...." Read more
"...The lens is a really handy compact size, but very solid feeling and nicely built...." Read more
"...The focussing is pretty darn quick and the VR does a brilliant job...." Read more
Customers appreciate the camera lens's image quality. They find it sharp, with good contrast and color, and suitable for portraits and landscape photography. The difference in raw and jpg file quality, sharpness, and overall performance is noticeable. The VR feature is also appreciated, making it useful for hip photography.
"...through the lens to date, but those have come back sharp, with great contrast and little by way of colour aberrations even under close scrutiny...." Read more
"...This lens really excels with its contrast and colour rendition which I think is the best of all current Nikon DX zooms, much better than my 12-24mm..." Read more
"...Would recommend this lens. It's great for portraits too. I must again stress well done Nikon for adding everything in the box...." Read more
"...buy yet for me, 2 push-ups each day are good for me and the quality of the photos, just joking. I now only carry this lens during the day...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the camera lenses' value for money. They appreciate the good price/performance ratio, lightweight design, and compact size. Some find it a good compromise compared to other options.
"...this offers phenomenal value for money at this price. It will undoubtedly become the lens most attached to my camera going forward." Read more
"...The lens currently at under £200 is pretty good value and yes there are wider range focal length zooms but twinned with the Nikon 55-200mm VR both..." Read more
"...-Prime delivery - super fast -Amazing prize - discount is unbelievable..." Read more
"...primarily for beginners and enthusiasts looking for an affordable all-purpose lens with image stabilization (VR) and decent optical performance...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the camera lenses' performance. They appreciate the autofocus, VR, and versatility of the lens. The combination works well and produces high-quality images. The VR mechanism makes a big difference and allows hand-holding in poorly lit areas.
"...16-85mm isn't any faster then my old lens, but with the amazing VR mechanism built in I can hand hold in poorly lit places with long shutter speeds..." Read more
"...arrived promptly (3 days) and is now well installed and working extremely well on the 7100...." Read more
"The lens arrived on time. It was wrapped up well. The lens work very well and not a mark on it...." Read more
"...The VR seems to work well when shooting at the 200mm end, giving you hand held shots sharp enough to distinguish the shallow depth of field...." Read more
Customers appreciate the wide zoom range of the camera lens. They find it versatile and suitable for taking distance shots and blowing them up indoors. The lens provides excellent wide angle coverage at a high quality.
"...one of the minor issues I had with the 18-35mm: It's a good wide angle lens, but I was forever having to swap to my 24-80mm zoom to get the longer..." Read more
"...its contrast and colour rendition which I think is the best of all current Nikon DX zooms, much better than my 12-24mm F4 at one third the cost...." Read more
"...pictures are sharp, full of punch and contrast, and the extra couple of mm at the wide end is really handy...." Read more
"...At 18mm, it provides a wide enough angle for landscapes and group shots, while at 55mm, it reaches into the short telephoto range, suitable for..." Read more
Customers appreciate the sharpness of the camera lens. They find it has a better color balance and produces contrasty results. The autofocus is quick, and the optics are excellent throughout the zoom range.
"...By the way the 70-300 is also a brilliant lens...." Read more
"...The lens although F5.6 at 105mm is sharp and again with the VR it works in dim light...." Read more
"...While sharpness is decent across the frame when stopped down, there is noticeable softness at wider apertures and towards the edges...." Read more
"...fully compatible, with great ease of use....and of superb quality throughout its zoom range...." Read more
Customers appreciate the camera lens' size. They find it compact when locked, allowing them to pack it easily and use it in confined spaces. The lens is not too big and heavy, fitting well on Nikon DX cameras.
"...The lens is reasonably light, it fits well on the D90 / D7000 bodies or the smaller D40 / D3100 / D5100 bodies...." Read more
"...The lens is a really handy compact size, but very solid feeling and nicely built...." Read more
"...the reality is that with a lens of this type, you really can use your digital SLR camera like one of those drunk ladies camera's, that sometimes..." Read more
"...A big plus is that the overall barrel diameter is pretty much the same, so it will fit into any smaller `day bag' that already takes, say, the D-60..." Read more
Customers have different views on the lens' weight. Some find it light and sharp, while others consider it a bit heavy.
"...Excellent buy, but is a little heavy, so if weight could mean more shake for you or get you tired, stick to changing lenses...." Read more
"...The lens is reasonably light, it fits well on the D90 / D7000 bodies or the smaller D40 / D3100 / D5100 bodies...." Read more
"...Not so good bits: It's quite heavy compared to the standard 18-55 kit lens, but with time you get used to the weight...." Read more
"...In terms of build quality, the lens feels lightweight yet sturdy with a plastic construction typical of kit lenses...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 November 2012Size Name: 16-85 mmPattern Name: SingleVerified PurchaseI've had a Nikon Nikkor AF 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5D ED (DX) kit lens for years now, and I've had a great number of lovely pictures captured using it. It's got a number of down sides for me though, so I've been looking around for a, not too expensive, alternative to replace it. My ideal would be the professional Nikkor AF-S 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-EDI, but finally settled on the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens. It's certainly not as fast as the 17-35, but at half the price it's a great compromise.
Allowing for the crop factor, the 16-85mm focal length used on a DX camera gives effective angles of view of around 24 - 125mm. This overcomes one of the minor issues I had with the 18-35mm: It's a good wide angle lens, but I was forever having to swap to my 24-80mm zoom to get the longer view. This lens covers that ground nicely. It's no replacement for my 28-80 f2.8 Tokina, but it's good to have the overlap.
The biggest problem I wished to overcome was that while the images from my older 18-35mm where pretty sharp, the barrel distortion at the 18mm end of the zoom was ridiculous. I can correct the bulging in Photoshop if I was careful to make sure that the plane of the camera in front of the photographic subject was well placed, but that's not always possible. The end result is that it can be very painful trying to straighten out wonky lines. There is still a little barrel distortion at the 16mm end of the 16-85mm lens, but even with the extra 2mm focal length gain, the distortion is very mild. If you're not photographing straight lines (alas, architecture is one of my favourite subjects) then you'll probably not even notice it.
Being restricted to smaller apertures is not great in poor light, and my old lens gave me problems in that department. I also like shooting graffiti, which is often seen in low light conditions. The 16-85mm isn't any faster then my old lens, but with the amazing VR mechanism built in I can hand hold in poorly lit places with long shutter speeds which would have me ramping up the ISO with the old lens.
The end result is that this lens is quite an upgrade. It's wider and longer at the same time, it's no faster then my old lens, but with VR it overcomes some of the issues associated with low-light shooting. It covers the ground that I needed two lenses to cover previously and it's all but removed the barrel distortion problems I've had in the past.
Shooting with the new lens is a real joy. The lens feels solid and robust, with a good heft to it. The zoom action feels smooth, and can be taken from the 16mm to 85mm extremes with one twist. The focus with the Sonic Wave motor is reasonably quick, and as yet I've not noticed any problems trying to auto-focus in low light, where other lenses I have had will tend to 'hunt' before eventually locking up under similar conditions. I've only shot a few dozen images through the lens to date, but those have come back sharp, with great contrast and little by way of colour aberrations even under close scrutiny.
In summery then, I think for a compromise lens (the 17-35mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S NIKKOR would be great but at around £1000... ouch!) this offers phenomenal value for money at this price. It will undoubtedly become the lens most attached to my camera going forward.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 April 2012Size Name: 16-85 mmPattern Name: SingleVerified PurchaseThis is my second copy of this super Nikon 16-85mm lens. While using a new wide angle lens exclusively, my wife 'borrowed' my old 16-85 to use on her Nikon D90, she has the 18-135mm without VR and camera shake at the telephoto end was a problem as it was in fading light. No such problems with the 16-85mm, although at 85mm, the telephoto is a touch short for her. Still when I wanted my 16-85 back I could sense its recovery could cause problems, so I did the 'right' thing and bought a new one. Even though I had the choice of all the current Nikon and 3rd party lenses to choose from, I still regard this as the best DX zoom available for the zoom range around 16 - 200mm. Surprisingly, the 2mm at the wide end makes a significant difference over 18mm, but the 115mm over the telephoto end is not so noticeable. Those who 'need' extra at the Tele end would probably be better off with the 18-300mm anyway. One caveat, it's rumoured that this lens will be updated by Nikon soon, perhaps to a 16-85 F4, I doubt it would be optically better and for me the F4 would offer little over the F3.5 - F5.6 as this lens performs best at F5.6 to F8, and the VR II is so good that I can shoot hand held down to a quarter of a second. The increase in price may be the most noticeable feature of a new version. There is a little distortion at 16mm which completely disappears by about 20mm through to 85mm which can mostly, but not entirely, be rectified by post processing. By 18mm it has noticeably less distortion than the 18 - 200mm Nikon at 18mm. This lens really excels with its contrast and colour rendition which I think is the best of all current Nikon DX zooms, much better than my 12-24mm F4 at one third the cost. The lens is reasonably light, it fits well on the D90 / D7000 bodies or the smaller D40 / D3100 / D5100 bodies. It has a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) which is very quiet and very quick; it focuses accurately at all points even in very dim light. With all VR lenses, there is a need to let the VR settle before taking the shot, I never make allowances for this and have never had a blurred picture because the VR hadn't settled, so it too must perform very quickly. In summary, the Nikon 16-85mm F3.5 - F5.6 AF-S lens with VR II is an excellent choice and excellent value for those needing a versatile standard walk around zoom.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 June 2012Size Name: 16-85 mmPattern Name: SingleVerified PurchaseI really wished I had not been tempted by the 18-200mm VR Nikon lens before eventually settling on this.....I had the 18-200mm for a week before returning it as I was so disappointed with the image quality and sharpness (maybe a had a bad copy) I then tried the Tamron 18-270, slow slow slow focus, and aperture, so not a great success either, eventually sold it on Ebay. So having been burned by trying to get a lens for everything, I finally decided on a 3 lens solution, This Nikon 16-85 plus a Nikon 70-300mm VR, plus for really low light or portrait situations a Nikon 50mm 1.4 prime. So enough about those other lenses what about this. I have to say I am thrilled with the image quality, pictures are sharp, full of punch and contrast, and the extra couple of mm at the wide end is really handy. (If you are using anything wider than 16mm in my opinion it starts to look freaky anyway). The lens is a really handy compact size, but very solid feeling and nicely built. This lens pretty much stays on the camera 90% of the time as its all you really need. Admittedly sometimes you wish for a bit of extra reach without having to swap, but I have to keep reminding myself that, yes you can get more reach with a superzoom but the pictures are not going to be very sharp. The autofocus is adequate but not super speedy, so you have to leave the camera on continual focus if trying to capture running children etc, once focused on the moving target it will track it quite well so you get the majority of pictures sharp. By the way the 70-300 is also a brilliant lens. So don't be suckered by a superzoom, this is as zoomy as you should really get without too many compromises,
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Size Name: 18-105 mmPattern Name: SingleVerified PurchaseJanuary 2025 - Product arrived on time and very well packaged. Lens conditioned as described - nearly perfect. Lens works exactly as it should. It's always a good thing when you can find a quality sellers on amazon. We have one here with this vendor. I will purchase again.
- Carlos AvilaReviewed in the United States on 17 December 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
Size Name: 18-55 mmPattern Name: SingleVerified PurchaseCarlos AvilaExcelente producto
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- Jason ChudykReviewed in Canada on 8 April 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Seller and great priduct
Size Name: 18-55 mmPattern Name: SingleVerified PurchaseCanada Post lost the lens I initially ordered.
I contacted the seller, and they were quick to send another lens, and paid extra to ensure that I received it. The lens works wonderfully after rigorous testing. I could nor be happier.
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Reviewed in Canada on 8 April 2024
I contacted the seller, and they were quick to send another lens, and paid extra to ensure that I received it. The lens works wonderfully after rigorous testing. I could nor be happier.
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Josiel Domingos da SilvaReviewed in Brazil on 28 May 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Qualidade
Size Name: 18-105 mmPattern Name: SingleVerified PurchaseLente de boa qualidade com preço competitivo
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SergioReviewed in Spain on 24 January 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Bien.
Size Name: 18-105 mmPattern Name: SingleVerified PurchaseDe segunda mano. Lentes limpias, estado bueno, funcionamiento correcto. He comprado para usar lo como objetivo universal. La unica pega, que tiene la bayoneta de plastico.