Reference Manual (complete instructions)

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❚❚ AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR lens
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Type Type G AF-S DX NIKKOR zoom lens with built-in CPU and F mount for use
exclusively with Nikon DX-format digital SLR cameras
Focal length 18–55 mm
Maximum aperture f/3.5–5.6
Lens construction 11 elements in 8 groups (including 1 aspherical element)
Angle of view 76 °–28 ° 50 ´
Focal length scale Graduated in millimeters (18, 24, 35, 45, 55)
Distance information Output to camera
Zoom Manual zoom using independent zoom ring
Focusing Autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor; manual focus
Vibration reduction Lens-shift method using voice coil motors (VCMs)
Minimum focus distance 0.28 m from focal plane (0 41) at all zoom positions
Diaphragm blades 7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Diaphragm Fully automatic
Aperture range • 18 mm focal length: f/3.5–22 • 55 mm focal length: f/5.6–36
Metering Full aperture
Filter-attachment size 52 mm (P=0.75 mm)
Dimensions Approx. 73 mm diameter × 79.5 mm/2.9 × 3.1 in. (distance from camera lens-
mount flange)
Weight Approx. 265 g (9.3 oz)