Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

The AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a superzoom lens manufactured by Nikon, introduced in August 2008 for use on Nikon DX format digital SLR cameras. This lens is sold as a kit lens for the Nikon D90, Nikon D7000, Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200 cameras, but it also can be purchased separately from the camera body.

AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm
f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Compact and fully extended
Maker	Nikon
Technical data
Type	Zoom
Focal length	18-105mm
Crop factor	1.5
Aperture (max/min)	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide)
Close focus distance	0.45m
Max. magnification	1/6.2
Diaphragm blades	7 (rounded)
Construction	15 elements in 13 groups
Features
Ultrasonic motor	Yes
Lens-based stabilization	Yes
Macro capable	No
Application	Superzoom
Physical
Max. length	75.5 mm (@ 18mm)
Diameter	69mm
Weight	420 g
Filter diameter	67mm
Accessories
Lens hood	HB-32
Angle of view
Diagonal	76° - 15°20°
History
Introduction	August 2008

The lens includes vibration reduction to counter camera shake. To minimize chromatic aberrations the lens uses an extra-low dispersion glass element. The lens uses internal focusing and a silent wave motor to focus. Two switches are provided on the lens. One of them can be used to switch vibration reduction on/off and the other is used to switch between auto-focus and manual focus. Like all lenses in the DX format, the 18-105mm casts a smaller image circle than lenses for full-frame 35mm cameras and is therefore only compatible with cameras having APS-C-sized sensors (or vignetting will result).

There is no distance scale and, being a G lens, the AF-S 18-105 VR does not feature an aperture ring.

Three views of the lens with hood.

Performance

Digital Photography Review praised its high performance saying "The wide zoom range makes it suitable for shooting buildings and scenery while the telephoto zoom range is ideal for portraits".

See also

• List of Nikon compatible lenses with integrated autofocus-motor
• Nikon F-mount