Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Review Round-Up

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SLR Gear

The chances are, if you bought a Nikon D40x or D60 in 2008, you already have this lens. I can’t see a compelling reason to buy this lens separately unless you’re really strapped for cash.There might be some on the used market as people upgrade to the more capable 18-200mm or 16-85mm VR lenses. Optically it’s alright, maybe even better than alright if you get a good copy, but to get the best results you have to stop down to Æ’/8. Fortunately, the addition of VR does make that possible. In the final analysis it’s a good lens, not a great lens, excellent for the beginning photographer. … READ FULL REVIEW AT SLR GEAR

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Digital Photography Review

The 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G AF-S VR is certainly a worthy upgrade to Nikon’s already well-regarded kit lens. The addition of the Vibration Reduction system, which seems equally capable as those previously only available on more expensive lenses such as the 18-200mm VR, greatly extends shooting flexibility into low-light situations which would previously have required a faster lens or tripod. And the optics are at least as good as before, meaning you’ll get few nasty surprises when those precious images are viewed up-close on the computer monitor. Indeed overall there’s little to criticize about this lens given its entry-level price point, and the few faults it does possess are scarcely unique in its class. … READ FULL REVIEW

Pop Photo

Especially at longer focal lengths, distortion performance is better than that of many pro lenses in its zoom range. It’s also superior to Nikon’s earlier non-VR kit zoom by almost every metric. Whether you’re new to Nikon or looking for an optical upgrade, the $80 extra for VR will be money very well spent. “¦ READ FULL REVIEW

Ken Rockwell

I’d get one! It’s super-sharp, and can give images as good or better than the more expensive 16-85mm and 18-200mm lenses. You lose mechanical durability, not image quality, compared to the more expensive lenses. “¦ READ FULL REVIEW