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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II

Focal length
18–55 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
195 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
28 cm
Length
66 mm
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At a Glance

At just 195 g and 66 mm long, this standard zoom for Nikon F APS-C cameras is especially compact. It offers 18-55 mm, equivalent to 27-83 mm, at f/3.5-5.6 and has an optical stabilizer. The 28 cm minimum focus distance gives a magnification of 1:3.23. It suits everyday shooting and travel where low weight matters.

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
11
Groups
8
Weight
195 g (0.43 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
28 cm (11.02 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.2 (0.31×)
Length
66 mm (2.6 in)
Diameter
59.5 mm (2.34 in)
Released
February 2014

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-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II fit?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II 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-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II compared

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

LensNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IINikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6GNikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm F3.5-5.6G VRNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G II
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
Weight195 g195 g205 g210 g
Filter diameter52 mm55 mm55 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance28 cm25 cm25 cm28 cm
Length66 mm62.5 mm62.5 mm74 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesno
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II weigh?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II weighs 195 g. It is 66 mm long with a diameter of 59.5 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II use?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II is 28 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II a full-frame lens?

No, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II 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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