AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR (5.8x)

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High-power 5.8x zoom DX-NIKKOR lens with SWM and VR function

2008 Release

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Main Features

DX-format, high-power 5.8x zoom lens with focal length ranging from 18 to 105mm
Broad picture angle range approximates the perspective of a 27-157.5mm lens on a 35mm-format film camera or Nikon FX-format digital SLR
Covers diverse shooting situations from wide-angle landscapes and interiors to portraiture and medium-range sports
Vibration Reduction assures sharper handheld pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible
Built-in Silent Wave Motor delivers quiet, swift autofocus with superior accuracy
High-performance optical system featuring an ED glass element and an aspherical lens element realizes superior image reproduction capability
The rounded 7-blade diaphragm opening renders out-of-focus elements more naturally
Leather texture matches Nikon digital SLR’s body high-quality exterior design

Specifications



Focal length		18-105 mm

Maximum aperture		f/3.5-5.6

Lens construction		15 elements in 11 groups (with one ED glass element and one aspherical lens element)

Picture angle		76° - 15°20’

Number of diaphragm blades		7 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop		22-38

Closest focusing distance		0.45 m/1.48 ft. (throughout entire zoom range)

Maximum reproduction ratio		1/5

Zoom control		Manual, via separate zoom ring

M/A mode		N/A

Weight (approx.)		420 g/14.8 oz.

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		76 x 89 mm/3.0 x 3.5 in.

External front filter attachment frame		Does not rotate

External front filter		67mm

Supplied accessories		67mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-32, Flexible lens pouch CL-1018

Optional accessories		67mm screw-on filters

Distance scale		N/A