Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- User Rating: 
Summary for Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- physical aspect of the lens
Notes on Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- i use it with nikon d40x. I like its compact size. my only disappointment is the contact between the lens and the camera body. It is not a seamless fit, one can see the metal part of the cameral. it gives one the impression that not enough thought is being put into the design. this does not affect the lens performance. i feel Nikon could do a better job on this 'fit'.
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- User Rating: Summary for Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- Don't Waste Your Time - GET THIS LENS!
Notes on Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- I bought this to replace my standard Nikon 18-55mm "non-VR" and will never look back. Getting great pictures is already challenging enough without trying to hold the camera like a statue. If you often enjoy shooting without lugging a tripod all the time or constantly firing your flash, this lens makes a huge difference in your photos.
It is a shame when you get a fantastic capture and your subject lacks that "tack sharp" appearance. After shooting with the non-VR version of this lens, I was often disappointed with available-light shots on some impromptu photos. You know how it goes - "grab the camera quick before you miss out on that (insert subject here)!" Perhaps you make it in time and shoot several frames, but "whoops!" - In all the excitement you didn't get one shot that makes the grade in sharpness. This is where the VR feature on this relatively excellent lens is a LIFE SAVER!
In final, I will say that the build quality feels noticeably better than the non-VR 18-55mm Nikkor. The zoom ring has noticeably smoother movement. The image quality is easily just as good if not better - very sharp. Just like the non-VR version, the lens mount is plastic, however for such a lightweight lens at this price, this is no deal breaker to me. For under $200, you get performance and image quality that equates with competing lenses twice the price.
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- User Rating: Summary for Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- Excellent light weight walk about lens
Notes on Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- I bought this 18-55 mm VR lens as a backup lens when my Nikon 18-200 VR mm lens was in the shop being repaired under warentee after about 14 month use. I have not been disappointed with this lens and from what I can tell it's pretty equivalent to the much more expensive Nikon 18-200 mm VR lens over the 18-55 mm range. There are times I'll take this lens rather than the 18-200 mm lens because it's much lighter and more compact, while producing the same sharp and colorful images. I know that having VR on a 55 mm lens is less useful than having it on the 18-200 mm lens but there are still times that it will allow me to take photos at 55 mm that I might otherwise not be able to --- and the cost increase really isn't all that great.
This lens is a nice lens to have when one wants to travel light with Nikon DSLR gear.
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- User Rating: Summary for Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- Longer-Bigger than expected
Notes on Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- I have this on my D80 all the time. I bought it to replace my mid-range zoom 18-135mm kit lens after reading on Ken Rockwell's site. I also bought a 70-300mm G lens for $140. I now have the range I always wanted and don't care that I have to change lenses (I didn't want to spend $650 on the 18-200mm). I also have a 50mm f1.8
However, this lens is much longer than I expected. See dpreview's review. When the focus and zoom are at their max it is longer than my 18-135mm's shortest length...this surprised me. Also, the plastic mount is disappointing. However, I actually find it more useful to have this setup than my 18-135mm. I do not care about the noise that everyone else hears from the VR.
I like the build quality vs. the 18-55mm II lens, but I'm not sure if the VR is "worth it" for me just yet. I'm sure Mr. Rockwell is right about his tests, but I haven't noticed the difference with or with out the VR.
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- User Rating: Summary for Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- VR Works Great, but noisier than non-VR lens
Notes on Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor ...- I got this for my birthday at the end of May.
I liked the 18-55mm non-VR that I use on my D40, and the pictures taken with this lens look just as great.
What I like:
The actual lens itself looks better than the non-VR version. It's hard to explain, but the texture of the casing is better.
VR works great, I've taken many pictures at 1/4 of a second handheld that turn out crystal clear. Just for S&Gs, I turned VR off and tried the same shots and they were blurry. So it works!
What I don't like:
Seems noisier than the non-VR version. It's a squeaky noise that I can hear when the lens hunts for focus.
Also, it seems to hunt for focus more than my older lens did.
All in all, I recommend it. I only have three lenses now, and this one stays on almost all the time.
