Nikon AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED DX VR
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, a new DX-NIKKOR zoom lens with built-in Silent Wave Motor and Vibration Reduction. This compact and affordable 5.8x zoom NIKKOR lens offers remarkable versatility and covers a broad focal range of 18 to 105mm. When mounted on any DX-format Nikon digital SLR camera, the picture angle is equivalent to that produced by a 27 to 157.5mm focal length lens on a 35mm-format film camera or Nikon FX-format camera.
An ultra-compact Silent Wave Motor (SWM) built into the lens body ensures fast, quiet and accurate autofocus operation and complements the compact design for superb handling. Nikon`s VR (Vibration Reduction) function, specifically engineered for each NIKKOR lens, gives photographers the ability to shoot handheld at shutter speeds up to three stops* slower than would otherwise be possible, thereby minimizing image blur caused by camera shake and delivering dramatically sharper pictures, especially in low-light conditions such as in interiors and at twilight. The VR function also stabilizes the camera’s viewfinder image, making composition easier and more comfortable.
*As determined in Nikon performance tests
This new high-power zoom lens is the latest addition to the DX-NIKKOR lens lineup, offering photographers a convenient single-lens solution to a broad range of photographic needs, ranging from wide-angle landscapes and interiors to portraiture and medium-range sports. Featuring a newly designed optical system with an ED glass element along with an advanced aspherical lens element, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR provides excellent image reproduction capability, delivering high-resolution, high-contrast images while minimizing chromatic aberration. The rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural while Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating ensures outstanding color balance and reproduction while greatly reducing ghosting and flare.
*As determined by Nikon performance tests; shutter speed that causes image blur varies according to each photographer’s skill and shooting conditions.
Note: DX-NIKKOR lenses are engineered and optimized for use on Nikon DX-format and FX-format digital SLR cameras. When mounted on an FX-format digital SLR, the camera’s DX-Crop Mode is automatically engaged, altering the image capture area accordingly. DX-NIKKOR lenses are not compatible with 35mm [135] or IX240 [APS] format film cameras.
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 |
18-105mm |
Maximum
aperture |
f/3.5-5.6 |
Minimum
aperture |
f/22-38 |
Lens
construction |
15 elements in 11 groups (with one ED glass element and one
aspherical lens element) |
Picture
angle |
76° - 15°20’ |
Closest
focus distance |
0.45 m/1.48 ft. (throughout entire zoom range) |
Maximum
reproduction ratio |
0.2x (1/5) |
No.
of diaphragm blades |
7 (rounded) |
Filter
attachment size |
67mm |
Focusing |
Internal autofocus with built-in SWM and manual focus |
Diameter
x length (extension from lens mount) |
Approx. 76 x 89 mm/3.0 x 3.5 in. |
Weight |
Approx. 420 g/14.8 oz. |
Supplied
accessories |
67mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet
hood HB-32, Flexible lens pouch CL-1018 |
Technical | |
Warranty | PT Alta Nikindo |