Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3,5-5,6 G ED VR Specifications
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| Name | Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3,5-5,6 G ED VR See our Dictionary |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
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| Release Year | 2008 |
| MSRP | 399 USD
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Lens Type |
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| Lens Type | Normal Zoom Lens |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens (with the ability to zoom in and out) |
Mount and Compatibility |
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| Mount | Nikon (see compatible cameras) |
| Compatibility | Designed for APS-C cameras (see compatible cameras) |
Focus |
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| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes |
| Built-in autofocus (AF) motor | Yes (more info) |
Aperture |
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| Maximum aperture | f/3,5-5,6
The lens aperture and brightness varies at different focal lengths. f/3,5 at 18 mm f/5,6 at 105 mm (Read more) |
Optics |
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| Elements: | 15 elements / 11 groups |
| Focal Range: |
18-105 mm
This is a "DX" lens, designed for APS-C sensors, and will have a focal length equivalent to: 27-158 mm Read more on the cameras impact on the perceived focal length |
Physical |
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| Diameter | 76 mm |
| Length | 89 mm |
| Weight | 420 g (see the total weight, camera+lens) |
Other |
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| Image stabilization | Yes, VR |
| Filter | Filter Thread, 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | HB-32 (included) |
| Tripod mount | No (Read more) |
| Weather sealing | No |
Product description from Nikon
At launch 2008 Nikon wrote this regarding Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3,5-5,6 G ED VR :
"This 5.8x zoom, designed exclusively for use with Nikon’s DX-format, features Nikon’s VR image stabilization and is perfect for portraits and action.
Wide-ratio 5.8x zoom
Compact, versatile and ideal for a broad range of shooting situations, ranging from interiors and landscapes to beautiful portraits—a perfect everyday zoom.
An ED-(Extra-low Dispersion) glass element
Minimizes chromatic aberration, contributing to superior optical performance.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Close focusing to 1.48 feet
Creative close-up photography is possible throughout the entire zoom range.
Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 3 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
Aspherical lens element
Virtually eliminates coma and other types of lens aberration, further improving image integrity.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Enables fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus.
Rounded 7-blade diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements."
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