
Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G
- Focal length
- 18–55 mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5–5.6
- Weight
- 195 g
- Filter diameter
- 55 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm
- Length
- 62.5 mm
At a Glance
A standard zoom for APS-C Nikon F-mount, this lens corresponds to 27-83 mm on full frame. At 195 g it is compact, and its autofocus uses a pulse motor. It focuses to 25 cm with a magnification of 0.38x, which allows close-ups. It suits everyday shooting and travel.
Good for
- Everyday
- Travel
Worth knowing
- APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 18 mm
- Max. focal length
- 55 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/3.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 12
- Groups
- 9
- Weight
- 195 g (0.43 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 55 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm (9.84 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:2.6 (0.38×)
- Length
- 62.5 mm (2.46 in)
- Diameter
- 64.5 mm (2.54 in)
- Announced
- January 2016
Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com, nikon.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G fit?
The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-83 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
- Full frame (in APS-C mode):
- Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G | Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II | Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-55 mm | 18-55 mm | 18-55 mm | 18-55 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Weight | 195 g | 205 g | 210 g | 265 g |
| Filter diameter | 55 mm | 55 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 25 cm | 28 cm | 28 cm |
| Length | 62.5 mm | 62.5 mm | 74 mm | 79 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | no | yes |
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G: FAQ
Does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G have autofocus?
Yes, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G has autofocus.
Does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G have image stabilization?
No, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G weigh?
The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G weighs 195 g. It is 62.5 mm long with a diameter of 64.5 mm.
What filter size does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G use?
The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G takes 55 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G a full-frame lens?
No, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-83 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR
18-55mm · f/3.5-5.6
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II
18-55mm · f/3.5-5.6
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
18-55mm · f/3.5-5.6
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
18-55mm · f/3.5-5.6
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF
17-55mm · f/2.8
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF
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Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
17-50mm · f/2.8
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