This ultra-compact and lightweight zoom lens incorporates high quality optics designed for use with the Nikon DX Format Digital SLRs. Its 3X zoom provides superb versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.

• Ultra-compact 18-55mm 3X zoom provides superb versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations.
• Designed exclusively for Nikon DX format SLRs, this lens approximates the picture angle performance of a 27-82.5mm lens on the 35mm format.
• Silent Wave Motor (SWM) with compact rod-type design enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation.
• ED glass element achieves minimized chromatic aberration and superior optical performance.
• Hybrid aspherical element ensures high resolution and contrast.
• Focus Mode switch enables quick-switching between A (Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus).
• 7-blade rounded diaphragm for more natural out-of-focus highlights.
• Nikon Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare to provide even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions.

• 18-55mm (approximates picture angle performance of a 27-82.5mm lens on the 35mm format)

• f/3.5 - 5.6

• f/22 - 38

• 7 elements in 5 groups with one ED glass element

• 76-degrees to 28-degrees at 50-feet

• 0.9 feet throughout the entire zoom range

• 52mm

• 2.7 x 2.9 inches

• 7.2 ounces