NikonAF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration Reduction II Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

I bought this lens to replace my kit lens. I had accumulated variety of lenses. I did not think I would really need the original kit lens, so I gave it away. I found that the range on that kit lens was desirable for many shooting situations plus it was short and compact (hmm Quandary). The old kit lens was not a good close focus lens. Also, using a lens hood caused vignetting at 18mm. I always had to back it off a touch. This new version really lets you focus down to about 6 inches. Also, there is no problem with the vignette affect at the widest focal length. So it’s Win Win. So now I can travel light with confidence. I keep it mostly on my D5100 for light casual shooting but occasionally use it on my D300s and my D600 in DX mode. I found it a great general purpose lens on all. Small (nice), Light (nice), VR (nice). When you close the lens (all the way down) it locks. You have to unlock and set the focal length before you shoot. I must say it took me a while to get use to this (my cameras would report no lens attached) duh! Once I did I even loved that. My results are good. I love it. I would love to have a full frame version that maintained this size and weight. I did buy this lens off the used list so I saved some money there. I have not gone wrong with the Like New lenses I have bought in the past. A surprise this copy was refurbished and like new. Win again. I recommend getting this lens even if you think you don’t need it.Oh one more comment, this lens extends a little further than the old kit lens. So if you use the on camera flash to when you close focus you may get a shadow you don’t want. To keep it light I tend to use my SB400 instead of the on camera flash. You can bounce it or use a reflector. Hope this helps ya’ll.

Zero to complain about for the price. I loaned a D5500 to a first time user, buddy of mine, and picked the 18-55mm up to make life easier on him. Versatile range, lens stabilization, and it even comes with a hood. I wanted him to worry more about taking pictures than trying to zoom with his feet, or switch to other purpose driven lenses in the bag. This is a great lens when you have enough light to stop it down a bit, and you can blur the background because of its close focus ability. He got a lot of cool shots where he was able to focus close on his subject, and put the next focus plain further out. People will talk about the plastic mount, slowish AF, and no weather sealing, but that's why you upgrade to the next level of lens.Nice especially for the low dollars, and gets the job done.

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Returning the item, the camera says lens not attached on Nikon D3200, on hubby's D7200, it recognizes the lens, but both auto and manual mode do not work on the lens.I will assume the vendor is a good vendor with a bad lens. Based on reviews, most people have had a great experience. Things happen. So giving 4 stars anyhow. But do check your item for functionality right away. Who knows, this may have happened in shipping (?). The box looks fine.

Product was exactly as posted, price was affordable, and shipping was within 2 days. I recommend this seller 100%.

Purchased as a replacement for a kit lens I gave away, but it turns out those can be pretty handy. The lens came wrapped in layers of bubble wrap, in great condition, and it works as it should. A very good experience overall.

I was somewhat hesitant to try this lens. There are three different ones in this level of lens, so what is the difference? (I originally had the cheapest version - which broke, but lasted 5 years or so). The physical dimensions of this model are smaller. It has a push button to lock it in place (Which is easily released before use - its just past the widest angle setting and is correctly placed for your hand) The clarity is far better than the other lenses. It is not as clear as the pro level lenses - not a real surprise - and is definitely an excellent value. I elected to buy a refurbished model - I have bought several refurbished products in the past and have always been happy with them. I have used this lens for several months and have had no issues with it - highly recommended if you have one of the lower level lens in this focal length or if you don't have one at all.