Nikon 18 55mm gii ed review năm 2024

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According lens Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM Aspherical many thanks to Philip Chulanov.

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM Aspherical Review

Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM Aspherical is such a small lens, it has such a long name :]. This is a brief overview due to the fact that Radozhiv already has a more detailed description of his copy - Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED SWM Aspherical.

Main technical specifications of Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM Aspherica:

Review Instance Name Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM Aspherica Basic properties

• DX [] - Lens designed for Nikon DX APS-C cameras
• AF S [] - built-in focusing motor
• G [] - no aperture control ring, transfer of focusing distance to the camera
• AS [ASPHERICAL] - the use of special aspherical elements in the optical scheme
• SWM [] - silent wave focusing motor
• ED [Extra low dispersion] - the use of special low dispersion elements in the optical scheme
• AM [Autofocus or manual focus switch] - focus mode switch
• NIC [Nikon Integrated lens Coating] - special integrated enlightenment of optics
• most often the lens comes with entry-level Nikon DX cameras Front Filter Diameter 52 mm, plastic thread for filters Focal length 18-55 mm EGF for Nikon DX cameras is 27-82.5 mm Zoom ratio 3.06 X [it’s customary to talk just about 3x zoom] Designed by for digital cameras Nikon DX Number of aperture blades 7 rounded petals Tags focal lengths for 18, 24, 35, 45, and 55 mm; bayonet mount tag and lens hood mounts. Diaphragm 18 mm from F / 3.5 to F / 22. 55 mm from F / 5.6 to F / 38.

Maximum aperture values ​​depending on the zoom scale:

• 18 mm: F / 3.5
• 24 mm: F / 4.0
• 28 mm: F / 4.2
• 35 mm: F / 4.8
• 45 mm: F / 5.3
• 55 mm: F / 5.6

The lens is deprived of the aperture control ring, control is via the camera menu []

MDF 0.28 m, maximum magnification ratio for macro photography is 1: 3.2 The weight 210 g Optical design 7 elements in 5 groups. The optical system includes 1 aspherical element [in the optical scheme the aspherical element is shown in blue] and 1 ED glass element [shown in yellow in the diagram]. Hybrid asferica - glass base with layered plastic.

The image of the circuit is clickable.

Lens hood Nikon HB-33, bayonet type [not supplied, and must be purchased separately] Manufacturer country MADE IN THAILAND Period From April 2005 to 2006, subsequently replaced / supplemented by a lens Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical. Price

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Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G was announced in spring 2005 along with a camera Nikon D50 and was released a little over a year. In December 2006 was replaced by a version GII. Version G and GII have same optical design, the same control and practically act as a copy of each other. Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G suitable for all cameras since the lens has .

Two versions of the first version

And here is the second version:

The second version of the lens in two versions

It is very funny that the version of the GII narrowed the ribbed rubber of the zoom ring, but a silver border was added near the front lens. Also, lenses differ in zoom marks and, slightly, the shape of the body.

Interestingly, the GII version was replaced by the 'VR' version with image stabilization - Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical in the optical scheme of which the ED element was removed. Thus the 'G' and 'GII' versions have 1 aspherical element and one ED element in their optical design, while the newer 'VR' version has only 1 aspherical element. Because of this, it is often rumored that older lenses had better image quality. However, the 'GII' version is still being produced in parallel with the 'VR' version, although it remains a mystery to me who buys a version without a stabilizer these days.

In fact, the Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G is a very 'naked' lens - it has neither internal focusing [the front lens rotates and slides forward] nor a focusing mode nor image stabilizer. Even the lens mount is plastic, not to mention the absence of any marks, such as focus distance or depth of field. In the hands of such a lens feels like a plastic Chinese toy, which does not inspire any confidence. On the copy from my review, the gum of the zoom ring slightly swelled from old age.

Optical design Nikon 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor. The aspherical element is in blue and the ED element is in yellow.

The lens has an average focus speed. Errors in focusing, or something else strange, I did not notice. Maybe someone will be surprised, but Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G focuses faster than Nikon 18-140mm 1: 3.5-5.6G DX AF-S... The front lens moves in waves when zooming. For manual focusing, be sure to set the lens to 'M' mode using the dedicated switch on the lens. Focusing manually is just disgusting - the focus ring rotates only 45 degrees, while it is very narrow and not rubberized. The aperture consists of 7 blades, closes to F / 22 @ 18mm and F / 36 @ 55mm.

Of the advantages, one should definitely note its very low weight and small size. This is one of the lightest DX lenses out there and won't get in the way when traveling or hiking. And also a very small minimum focusing distance of only 28 cm, which allows you to shoot close-up subjects. By the way, this lens can be easily turned into a super macro lens, which is described in the section 'Macro adapter for Nikon G-type lenses'. If the capabilities of Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G are not enough, then I recommend looking into section on the selection of cameras and lenses Nikon.

The parameters shown in the photo gallery: Everything is filmed on Nikon D80. On camera JPEG L Fine, no processing, original 10MP photo size. All captured with Picture Control N [neutral]. Long exposure noise reduction is off, high ISO noise reduction is 'Norm'.

Now on sale you can find only newer versions of this GII and VR lens:

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A line of standard [i.e. 'whale'] class 18-55 / 3.5-5.6 lenses for cameras :

1. Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical - first version. It was produced from 2005 to 2006. It exists in two colors - black and gray / silver. Announced with the camera Nikon D50.
2. Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical - second version. It was produced from 2006 to 2007. There are no serious differences from the first version, the lenses use the same optical circuit. It exists in two colors - black and gray / silver. Announced with the camera Nikon D40.
3. Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor SWM Aspherical - third version. It was produced from 2007 to the present day. Has a built-in image stabilizer [Nikon VR, Vibration Reduction]. Unlike the first two, it does not have 'ED'-elements in its optical scheme. Announced with the camera Nikon D60.
4. Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII VR II AF-S DX Nikkor - the fourth version. It has been produced since 2013. Unlike the third version, it has a new optical circuit and can be folded compactly for transportation. Updated stabilization system. For the first time he could be seen with a camera Nikon D3300.
5. Nikon DX AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G - fifth version. Available since January 2016. It has a new optical circuit and a new stepper focus motor. Went on sale with the camera Nikon D3400.
6. Nikon DX VR AF-P Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G - the sixth version. The same as the fifth version, but with a built-in image stabilizer. It was presented simultaneously with the fifth version. Went on sale with the camera Nikon D3400.
7. Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50 1: 3.5-6.3 VR - seventh version, for mirrorless cameras such as Nikon z50... Available from Fall 2019. New optical design, foldable body, reduced aperture and built-in image stabilization.

Sigma at one time produced an interesting alternative to similar whale lenses in the face of a faster Sigma Zoom 18-50mm 1: 2.8-4.5 DC OS HSM.

An accurate list of all Nikon DX Nikkor lenses

1. 10.5 mm/ 2.8G AF Fisheye [gold ring]
2. 35 mm/1.8G AF-S
3. 40 mm/2.8G AF-S Microphone
4. 85 mm/3.5G AF-S VR Microphone
5. 10-20 mm/4.5-5.6G AF-P VR
6. 10-24 mm/3.5-4.5G AF-S
7. 12-24 mm/4G AF-S [gold ring]
8. 16-80 mm/ 2.8-4IN AF S VR [gold ring]
9. 16-85 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR
10. 17-55 mm/2.8G AF-S [gold ring]
11. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S [black / silver]
12. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S [black / silver]
13. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR
14. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S VR
15. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-P
16. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-P VR
17. 18-70 mm/3.5-4.5G AF-S
18. 18-105 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Thailand / China]
19. 18-135 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S
20. 18-140 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Thailand / China]
21. 18-200 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Japan / China]
22. 18-200 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S VR
23. 18-300 mm/3.5-5.6G VR
24. 18-300 mm/3.5-6.3G VR
25. 55-200 mm/4-5.6G AF-S [black / silver, Japan / China]
26. 55-200 mm/4-5.6G AF-S VR
27. 55-200 mm/4-5.6GII ED VR
28. 55-300 mm/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR
29. 70-300 mm/4.5-6.3G AF-P
30. 70-300 mm/4.5-6.3G AF-P VR

Results

Write about whale lens always difficult. On the one hand, this is the most primitive autofocus zoom lens for cropped cameras, on the other hand, it is not at all as bad as inexperienced, and sophisticated, amateur photographers often say about it :]. Of course, Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G is far from Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-55mm 1: 2.8G ED IF SWM DX, but it also costs only some 50 USD. At the same time, at closed apertures, we get quite adequate sharpness, good contrast and normal work in the backlight. Image quality only suffers greatly from distortion, vignetting and weak sharpness at open apertures. Anyway, Nikon 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6G can be a very useful 'toy' in skilled handsand many 'housewives' who use a DSLR don't need more.

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