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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR

Focal length
18–55 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
205 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
62.5 mm
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At a Glance

Covering 27-83 mm full-frame equivalent, this standard zoom for APS-C Nikon F-mount weighs 205 g and is compact. It has an optical stabilizer, pulse motor autofocus and manual focus override. At its 25 cm minimum focus distance it reaches 0.38x magnification. 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.

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Technical Specifications

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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
205 g (0.45 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

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR fit?

The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR 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
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

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 VR compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VRNikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6GNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G IINikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Focal length18-55 mm18-55 mm18-55 mm18-55 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-5.6
Weight205 g195 g210 g265 g
Filter diameter55 mm55 mm52 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm25 cm28 cm28 cm
Length62.5 mm62.5 mm74 mm79 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnonoyes
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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR weigh?

The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR weighs 205 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 VR use?

The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR a full-frame lens?

No, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VR is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-83 mm in full-frame terms.

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