Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G (已停產)

-Two words, cheap price, everyone can afford it
-For $800, I am satisfied with the focusing speed, picture quality and build quality.
-Super light
-Compact
-Good practical zoom range (personal wise)

"Feels plastic", "Unprofessional Look".... these aren't really practical at all, they are just personal wise...

To me, the durability issue is the biggest concern with this lens, since its made out of plastic. I did dropped it once or twice, but it still managed to keep working with the focusing being a bit louder. But again, what can I ask for more when it only costs $800?

People say this lens feels cheap, loud+slow focusing, easy to out-focus, feels like a toy... and many more negative comments. Yes, some of these comments are true IF you compare it to other lenses. But consider its only $800 for a brand new one, I think it's worth every single penny. I don't see any lens in the market right now than can deliver the same amount of picture quality and still be this cheap.

I have been using this lens with the D40 for almost 3 years, been taking great photos using it. If you are willing to spend more time and use it to it's limit, this is truly a great bargain.

Here are a few photos I took using this lens
http://www.dcfever.com/photosharing/view.php?id=852397
http://www.dcfever.com/photosharing/view.php?id=863123
http://www.dcfever.com/photosharing/view.php?id=864704

cheap, wide angle

too much (when compare to other lenses) 變形, 銳利度 very low

It's great at first, until you bought another lens - It's a kit lens and what do you want.

- compact, light in weight - the best lens for travellers
- 18mm is wide enough to capture landscapes/architecture (i brought this lens to Egypt and it's wide enough)
- 55mm is good for shooting portraits
- very affordable price but with very good quality
- functions are easy to handle
- good image quality - sharp & vibrant colors
- fast auto focusing
- aperture is not really small f/3.5 can handle indoor shooting

been using for almost 1 year, haven't discovered anything negative

perfect lens for DSLR beginners, it's my most frequently used lens because of its very practical zoom range. 18-55mm actually covers most of the situations required.

Good for this price, can try many different configure for this lens.

Don't make u cry when it drop on the floor, steal or get lost :-D

You can dissemble it if you interesting in its internal structure.

This is what I found, but of course, can't expect much
1. Very slow focusing
2. Easy out focus when focusing into deep sky. I always need to turn to manual mode.
3. must use A mode to lock the lens, otherwise, it will shake during carrying. However I always forget.

I try to raise on another usefulness of this lens.

Actually, I don't expect much in this lens, such as its quality and performance. However, this is good stepping stone for me to evaluate the focusing range that I really needs. My consideration includes 17-35mm f/2.8 and Fish eyes.

For 17-35 or 17-55, range are same except f/2.8 of course quality can't compare. But at least you can understand the range coverage.

For Fish eyes, I add a x0.45 in front of it to test a fish eyes effect. I now become 18mm x 0.45 = 8.1mm, the effect is amazing then I expected and have fun.

However, it is G lens, I can't try micro :-(

Let's challenge your creativity on this lens as it is not expensive. Even broken down, you can easy buy another for replace again :p

便宜，18mm Wide Angle好用。

支鏡感覺好似玩具，影像質素一般，部PROSUMER MINOLTA A1支鏡比它還銳利。

作為D50的kit鏡，中規中矩啦，但比起D70支kit鏡，一試就先龍與鳳﹗

1.夠靜
2.對焦快
3.成像不錯
4.夠輕

1.光圈太細
2.好似有點紫邊

一枝幾好的入門鏡,許多環境都能夠使用