Customer Reviews:
Excellent Entry Level SLR.......2007-12-28
I bought this as a gift for my brother in law.
He seems to be very happy with it. This price was excellent considering these things used to cost almost $1000.
The MegaPixels are not great by today's standards but the truth of the matter is that unless you're making posters with your shots it doesn't really matter.
DX 40 NIKON.......2007-12-28
This camera is all what it was rated in Consuner Guide Magazine, brillant, colorful and bright pictures and ease of use, this being my 1ST SLR camera. Was rated the BEST BUY for the money and picture taking was awesome.
Nikon D40 as a replacement for the F3.......2007-12-28
Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
I have used the venerable Nikon F3 for 20 years and have always loved it's quality and usefulness. The image quality in particular is top notch.
I have a number of lenses for special projects and they are all like the F3, top quality, rugged and straightforward to use.
Entering the digital age, I looked for the same quality, and being able to use my lens collection on a digital was a huge bonus. The D40 fits the bill. I get the same image quality, and the ease of use is amazing. Even though the camera has over 300 combinations of settings, they are easy to understand. Plus, the preset combinations on the setup dial are well organized and do exactly what you would expect.
This is a great camera at a great price. Plus, it is nice and light.
Cost efficient camera, good for advanced amatures also.......2007-12-28
I have been shooting as an amature for about 15 years, and this is my first digital SLR.
My main comment is that this is plenty of camera for even advanced amatures, and the price should not turn you off. True, it lacks DoF, a focus screw for non-AFS lenses, and sometimes access to needed functions is a bit unwieldy.
However, the bottom line image quality is superb. Get the D40 and invest in another lens.
Problem with the power switch .......2007-12-27
Got this camera kit from Amazon after reading reviews from a whole bunch of places about this camera. However the power switch was faulty. To switch on the camera I had to open and close the battery compartment every time while keeping the switch in ON position. The switch never worked. So sent it back. The return process was easy though, and I got my money back withing a week.
Now I have ordered a Pentax K10D. Hope it will work fine.
Product Description
The D40x's high-resolution image quality 10.2 effective Megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image-processing engine assures stunning sharpness and color. You'll be amazed at the power packed into a camera that you can start shooting with right out of the box. High resolution provides room for creative cropping. A fast 0.18 second startup combined with split-second shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 3 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly. 2.5-inch, 230K Color LCD Monitor with 170-Degree Wide-Angle Viewing Playback images are easy to see and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts with easy-to-view menus. The D40x's Image Optimize setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening, as well as other image settings, according to the type of scene or output desired. The supplied EN-EL9 rechargeable battery will allow for shooting up to 520 images per charged based on CIPA battery testing standards. File System - Exif 2.21, Compliant DCF 2.0 and DPOF White Balance - Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance LCD Monitor - 2.5-inch, 230K, TFT LCD with 170-degree wide-angle viewing Other Compatible Lenses - Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor Exposure Compensation - plus or minus 5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Exposure Lock - Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Self-Timer - 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds Unit Dimensions (Body Only) - Width 5.0 x Depth 2.5 x Height 3.7 inches / Weight - 1 pound, 1 ounces
Customer Reviews:
Nikon D40x.......2007-12-28
Well i read there are alot of menus on this camera but it takes really high quality pictures. Well i had to learn how to use the menus which took several days. I had a hard time figuring out how to use the remote control that i also bought. The remotoe control can only be used when in the remote control shooting mode. I noticed that on the D80 you can just press and shoot. This is alot easier but i dont do alot of personal portraits. The resolution on this camera is fantastic and the lens is very good. The picture quality is really very high quality. The reviews here by others help me select this camera. The reviews helped me choose this camera. I consider this a high end consumer camera but not a professional camera since there is no depth of field feature and other features are buried in menus. I think the intent was consumers will want to point and shoot but if you want to get into being more creative you can do that by getting into the menus. I thought after awhile i could memorize the menuing system and find things pretty well. Summary: I am pleased with the camera. I think once people figure out how to use it and the limitations and features they will be happy with the purchase. I am still learning about features beyond point and shoot and enjoying the experience.
Andrew
Light and easy to use........2007-12-28
After extensive research, I finally purchased Nikon D40x instead of Canon Rebel XTi. Nikon D40x is light and easy to use. The picture is excellent.
A great DSLR for the price.......2007-12-24
I purchased one of these about a month ago along with a 55-200mm second lens. I started my photography hobby "back in the day" of developing my own film, doing my own color and B&W prints, etc. and loved my old film-based Nikon and RIcoh cameras. But as my life got busier with family etc I let that hobby go. But with the advent of digital cameras with good quality and good apps for computer editing I got back into. At first with the lower end cameras like a Canon G2 and Powershot models. They were convenient but photo quality wasn't that good and they struggled with many tougher situations. Plus my hold SLR hobbiest self objected to the lack of creative control. With the newer DSLRs that are available around $600 I took another look and felt the features and quality were ready for purchase decision. After comparing with the XTi from Canon I selected the Nikon because I found it's features easier to use and comprehensive. And most important the quality of the images is superior to the Canon. Canon's consumer lenses just aren't very good (at least not compared to Nikon). While I see some people are dinging this camera for sports I've had good luck using it for action shots. Unless you are considering buying a lens above 300mm I don't think the lack of in-body AF is going to be much of a real concern. Now, on to the best feature. In my tests the Nikon absolutely smokes in the Canon in start up time. With the Nikon, you can take a picture IMMEDIATELY after turning the D40x on. This is a huge feature for me and one of the reasons I wanted a DSLR. Also, the multishot mode works very well in capturing action. I'm really happy with this camera for the price!
Terrific camera.......2007-12-24
I don't usually write reviews but this camera is terrific. Easy to use for a non-professional, great pictures, long battery life between charges, and no noticeable lag time between shots.
excellent.......2007-12-23
This is absolutely an excellent camera. It is fast and the flash recharges rapidly. The picture quality is excellent. The battery life is at least 400 pictures.
Product Description
The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation for first-time SLR users to enjoy. High level performance and ease. 3D Color Matrix Metering II with 420-pixel RGB sensor delivers consistent and dependable automatic exposure for ideal results in most lighting conditions Advanced 3-area AF system Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 with manual override Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene Near-instant 0.18-second power-up Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance), Small Picture and Image Overlay Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor Information displays can be shown in selectable formats Assist Images help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting Large, bright viewfinder Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards Exposure Metering System - TTL full-aperture exposure metering system Electronic-Flash - Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait modes USB and NTSC PAL image transfer capable Unit Dimensions (Body Only) - Approximately Width 5.0 x Depth 2.5 x Height 3.7 inches / Weight - 1 pound, 1 ounces Nikon USA 1-Year Warranty
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Entry Level SLR.......2007-12-28
I bought this as a gift for my brother in law.
He seems to be very happy with it. This price was excellent considering these things used to cost almost $1000.
The MegaPixels are not great by today's standards but the truth of the matter is that unless you're making posters with your shots it doesn't really matter.
DX 40 NIKON.......2007-12-28
This camera is all what it was rated in Consuner Guide Magazine, brillant, colorful and bright pictures and ease of use, this being my 1ST SLR camera. Was rated the BEST BUY for the money and picture taking was awesome.
Nikon D40 as a replacement for the F3.......2007-12-28
Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
I have used the venerable Nikon F3 for 20 years and have always loved it's quality and usefulness. The image quality in particular is top notch.
I have a number of lenses for special projects and they are all like the F3, top quality, rugged and straightforward to use.
Entering the digital age, I looked for the same quality, and being able to use my lens collection on a digital was a huge bonus. The D40 fits the bill. I get the same image quality, and the ease of use is amazing. Even though the camera has over 300 combinations of settings, they are easy to understand. Plus, the preset combinations on the setup dial are well organized and do exactly what you would expect.
This is a great camera at a great price. Plus, it is nice and light.
Cost efficient camera, good for advanced amatures also.......2007-12-28
I have been shooting as an amature for about 15 years, and this is my first digital SLR.
My main comment is that this is plenty of camera for even advanced amatures, and the price should not turn you off. True, it lacks DoF, a focus screw for non-AFS lenses, and sometimes access to needed functions is a bit unwieldy.
However, the bottom line image quality is superb. Get the D40 and invest in another lens.
Problem with the power switch .......2007-12-27
Got this camera kit from Amazon after reading reviews from a whole bunch of places about this camera. However the power switch was faulty. To switch on the camera I had to open and close the battery compartment every time while keeping the switch in ON position. The switch never worked. So sent it back. The return process was easy though, and I got my money back withing a week.
Now I have ordered a Pentax K10D. Hope it will work fine.
Product Description
The D40x's high-resolution image quality 10.2 effective Megapixel Nikon DX format CCD imaging sensor and exclusive Nikon image-processing engine assures stunning sharpness and color. You'll be amazed at the power packed into a camera that you can start shooting with right out of the box. High resolution provides room for creative cropping. A fast 0.18 second startup combined with split-second shutter response and rapid-action shooting at up to 3 frames per second makes it easy to freeze special moments instantly. 2.5-inch, 230K Color LCD Monitor with 170-Degree Wide-Angle Viewing Playback images are easy to see and function menus are easier to use with a larger and brighter color LCD monitor. The large 2.5-inch LCD monitor enables image preview at up to 19 times magnification and has large type fonts with easy-to-view menus. The D40x's Image Optimize setting lets photographers adjust color, contrast and sharpening, as well as other image settings, according to the type of scene or output desired. The supplied EN-EL9 rechargeable battery will allow for shooting up to 520 images per charged based on CIPA battery testing standards. White Balance - Auto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), six manual modes with fine-tuning and preset white balance LCD Monitor - 2.5-inch, 230K, TFT LCD with 170-degree wide-angle viewing Other Compatible Lenses - Nikon F mount with AF coupling and AF contacts Type G or D AF Nikkor Exposure Compensation - plus or minus 5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV Exposure Lock - Exposure locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button Self-Timer - 2, 5, 10 or 20 seconds Unit Dimensions (Body Only) - Width 5.0 x Depth 2.5 x Height 3.7 inches / Weight - 1 pound, 1 ounces
Customer Reviews:
Nikon D40x.......2007-12-28
Well i read there are alot of menus on this camera but it takes really high quality pictures. Well i had to learn how to use the menus which took several days. I had a hard time figuring out how to use the remote control that i also bought. The remotoe control can only be used when in the remote control shooting mode. I noticed that on the D80 you can just press and shoot. This is alot easier but i dont do alot of personal portraits. The resolution on this camera is fantastic and the lens is very good. The picture quality is really very high quality. The reviews here by others help me select this camera. The reviews helped me choose this camera. I consider this a high end consumer camera but not a professional camera since there is no depth of field feature and other features are buried in menus. I think the intent was consumers will want to point and shoot but if you want to get into being more creative you can do that by getting into the menus. I thought after awhile i could memorize the menuing system and find things pretty well. Summary: I am pleased with the camera. I think once people figure out how to use it and the limitations and features they will be happy with the purchase. I am still learning about features beyond point and shoot and enjoying the experience.
Andrew
Light and easy to use........2007-12-28
After extensive research, I finally purchased Nikon D40x instead of Canon Rebel XTi. Nikon D40x is light and easy to use. The picture is excellent.
A great DSLR for the price.......2007-12-24
I purchased one of these about a month ago along with a 55-200mm second lens. I started my photography hobby "back in the day" of developing my own film, doing my own color and B&W prints, etc. and loved my old film-based Nikon and RIcoh cameras. But as my life got busier with family etc I let that hobby go. But with the advent of digital cameras with good quality and good apps for computer editing I got back into. At first with the lower end cameras like a Canon G2 and Powershot models. They were convenient but photo quality wasn't that good and they struggled with many tougher situations. Plus my hold SLR hobbiest self objected to the lack of creative control. With the newer DSLRs that are available around $600 I took another look and felt the features and quality were ready for purchase decision. After comparing with the XTi from Canon I selected the Nikon because I found it's features easier to use and comprehensive. And most important the quality of the images is superior to the Canon. Canon's consumer lenses just aren't very good (at least not compared to Nikon). While I see some people are dinging this camera for sports I've had good luck using it for action shots. Unless you are considering buying a lens above 300mm I don't think the lack of in-body AF is going to be much of a real concern. Now, on to the best feature. In my tests the Nikon absolutely smokes in the Canon in start up time. With the Nikon, you can take a picture IMMEDIATELY after turning the D40x on. This is a huge feature for me and one of the reasons I wanted a DSLR. Also, the multishot mode works very well in capturing action. I'm really happy with this camera for the price!
Terrific camera.......2007-12-24
I don't usually write reviews but this camera is terrific. Easy to use for a non-professional, great pictures, long battery life between charges, and no noticeable lag time between shots.
excellent.......2007-12-23
This is absolutely an excellent camera. It is fast and the flash recharges rapidly. The picture quality is excellent. The battery life is at least 400 pictures.
Customer Reviews:
Awesome camera and lens!.......2007-12-26
I've been using my Canon S50 for the last three years thinking that it was time for an upgrade. For me, the MOST important and hardest to get photos are usually the indoor ones (ie weddings or events). So I decided to spent a bit more on camera equipment to fulfill that requirement. Having absolutely little knowledge of SLR cameras (dont get intimidated by this), you should know that there is a Program mode where you can use this as a point and shoot camera. As you get used to it, you migrate more to the manual mode and take advantage of the unique capabilities of this camera.
First, Nikon lenses are great! The pictures are clear and with VR, it really helps eliminate some blurred images from shaky hands. As you proceed to no-flash indoor photography, VR helps a lot (up to only a certain shutter speed before you need a tripod). Having a 18-200mm lens covers most of your everyday needs. For me, I bought a few other lenses to play with... It will become costly but the pictures are priceless. Paying extra for VR is well worth it. When you look for other lenses, you will see the price difference with or without VR. I REALLY would recommended spending the extra on VR especially when you are zooming in..
Second, the camera is VERY sturdy and quite heavy. So this is obviously not the most portable camera around. It is an SLR so what do you expect?
Finally, four months after my D200 purchase, I have absolutely no regret of spending over 2300$ on this. So if you are new to SLR cams and debating whether to buy this or not AND portability is not an issue, I highly recommend that you go for it. I am sure that Canon offers a similar line of camera just as good, but I decided to try Nikon after using a Canon for so long.
Happy Photog.......2007-12-18
I migrated from Nikon d70, which is a fantastic camera, just wanted a new challenge. This is definitely a few steps above d70.
It has more professional features, faster response. I used Ken Rockwell's website to aid me in the setup. The results are probably 75% of where I want to be. Photos are brillient. I use 18-200mm and Nikon 50mm 1.8d.
Great Buy.......2007-12-17
Truly a great product. Only wish that Nikon could have offered a compatible case without which, one has to really search to find a suitable one......
This camera ROCKS!!.......2007-12-12
This camera combined with a good lens takes professional quality pictures. I highly recommend this camera combined with nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 vr lens. Also pickup a nikkor 12-24mm 2.8 lens. You can't go wrong with these.
Great camera for two years now.......2007-11-25
My D200 has been getting the job done for nearly two years as I write this. Ergonomics, build quality, performance are all outstanding. All it lacks is better high ISO image quality.
I was an early adopter of the D200, buying mine in late December, 2005. It replaced a Fuji S2 Pro which I had chosen over the D100 (in retrospect, a wise choice). I've been a Nikon SLR shooter since the late 1960s, so never considered other than an F-mount DSLR. My camera did exhibit the early D200 banding problem, but only in extreme situations. It went back to Nikon and was quickly fixed.
Compared to either the Fuji S2 or the D70s I got for my wife, this camera is 100% pro quality in build and performance. Compared to the Fuji, the image quality is improved, but not by a huge margin. Metering and menus are better, as well.
I'm a part-time pro shooter, doing mainly landscapes and fine art photography, but I've shot a few marathons, and the D200 has the speed and buffer capacity to handle them nicely. Although it's a bit slow switching from my 28mm f2 to my 105mm f2.5, it's great that Nikon accommodated these superb old AiS manual focus lenses.
One of the appealing qualities of the D200 is the package of size/weight/performance. My last Nikon SLR was the F5. It was a tank, just like the D2X I've used. I learned with the F5 that I was paying too high a price in size and weight for a lot of features I never used. True, the D200 is not a great party camera. But it is the right package for most "serious" photography.
Since it appears that the D300 resolves my high-ISO complaints about the D200, I'll be adding one of those to my bag in the spring after prices settle down. That will allow me to have the D200 converted for use shooting IR.
Product Description
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Lens / D50 is the smallest, lightest and easiest-to-use Nikon's digital SLR camera series 2 Inch Color LCD screen Self-Timer - Electronically controlled timer with 2 to 20 seconds duration Storage (Number of frames per 256MB SD Memory Card, image size L) - RAW approx. 33, FINE approx. 70NORMAL approx. 137BASIC approx. 258, RAW & BASIC approx. 29 **We suggest getting a 512MB memory card or larger for more flexible use.** Video Output - Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Interface - USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Shutter - Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter,30 to 1/4000 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb Flash Control - 1) TTL - TTL flash control by 420-pixel RGB sensorBuilt-in Speedlight - i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering) SB-800 or 600 - i-TTL Balanced Fill-Flash or standard i-TTL flash (spot metering)2) Auto aperture - Available with SB-800 with CPU lens3) Non-TTL Auto - Available with Speedlights such as SB-800, 80DX, 28DX, 28, 27, and 22s4) Distance-priority manual available with SB-800 Unit Dimension (WxHxD) - Approx. 5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0 inches / Weight - About 1 pound without battery or lens Tripod socket
Customer Reviews:
Great camera for few money.......2007-12-07
This is my first camera in the digital area and I am really happy with the camera. I had a photography course and I really learned how to use it and enjoy it. Currently, I am sure that I can take great pictures, 50% depends on the time you spend creating the scenary, flashs, lights, etc. and 50% on your technic and artistic skills. Honestly, no one needs more than 6 Megapixes, because you can print a great picture 10" x 8" with 6MP, so I think this is a great option, and you can invest your extra money buying a tripod, remote control, additional flashes (Really needed and important).
Great camera, but I would have liked a little more..........2007-12-05
This is hands down a great camera, just read the other reviews. However being into photography there are two features I would like that you won't find on the D50.
No illuminated LCD panel.
If you don't do night photography, then you won't care, but not having this is a real bummer. Some of the controls on the camera take holding a button and turning the dial, and even if you have a flashlight you really need three hands to adjust your settings quickly in the dark.
No White-Balance fine tuning.
Not a huge deal, there are the presets, and you can use a custom white-balance from a gray card. However you can't fine tune it. Probably not something you'd care about if you just shoot in full auto!
Otherwise great camera!
Wonderful Camera.......2007-11-27
I don't know why this is considered a beginners DSLR -- sure it has a few less features, but it is capable of wonderful results with a minimum of work. I wish I had bought this first instead of the Olympus E510 I used to own. The D50 simply gets the job done! I bought the camera used but in good shape. I use the 70-300mm VR zoom lens with it and get great results. The images come out true to life with few anomolies or distortions. The shutter release is positive and professional feeling. Focus is accurate and fast (of course the lens is important here). The D50 fills an important gap between old world DSLR and modern: It has an iternal focus motor so older style lenses work perfectly. It uses an SD card instead of the clunky old CF. And while the D70 is considered more professional, the D50 corrects for sensor anomilies the D70 doesn't.
Some things you may want consider: The LCD is only 2", compared to 2.5" on most newer models. It is somewhat slower in processing, formating, direct downloads, etc. The number of sensor pixels is low (6.1MP) compared with newer models (8-10MP). The viewfinder doesn't see the entire frame. However, the viewfinder is bright enough for manual focusing, and a green light indicates optimum focus in the viewfinder when manual focusing. The lowest ISO is 200 (instead of 100 on most models). However, noise at higher ISOs is low compared with many cameras, and I regularly use 400 and even 800.
The D50 feels solid! I can't imagine a better feeling body. Compared with pro models it is a bit smaller, however it is full-sized and fits any hand well. With a good lens it's hard to imagine anyone being disapointed with this camera. Even with the many features newer cameras offer, none will produce better pictures (bigger, but not better).
Very nearly perfect camera!.......2007-11-09
My first digital camera was the Nikon 4300. Switching to the Nikon D50 was like going from a horse and buggy to a Ferrari!
There are cameras now with higher pixel resolution, but I have found the 6.1 still is plenty for my purposes.
The interface is very nice, with quick access buttons around the camera.
The battery lasts a long time, compared to my old 4300.
The quality of the images is wonderful!!
The only down-side is the plastic lens, otherwise I would give this camera a 5 out of 5. While I enjoy the light-weight aspect of the lens, I felt from the beginning that it seemed cheap, even fragile? Good thing I got the extended warranty because the lens broke after exactly 2 years of much use.
Over all this is a fantastic camera, but make sure to get the extended warranty!
Nikon D 50.......2007-09-09
I love this product and have used it at numerous functions. Pictures are excellent during the day. Flash is average, had to purchase another flash unit for evening and night shots. Do not try to use it if you are trying to take pictures of night football games. You need to change to many of the functions.
Problem!!! Flash unit needed repair. It just did not work after about 6 months. It took 9 weeks for it to be returned to me. I went through the store I purchased it from due to the warranty. Check this out before you send the camera in for any type of repair. Still having problems with the flash!
OK.....here is another problem....the control panel is going on and off. You are not capable of taking pictures when it acts up. You have no display at all on certain settings. This is a problem. More problems as the camera gets more use.
Product Description
For use with Nikon SLR Digital Camera / Uses optional HB-33 Lens Hood / Ultra-high speed autofocusing / ED II Glass Element Lens Nikon Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare to provide even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation Focal Length - 18-55mm (35mm equivalent 27-82.5mm) Minimum Aperture - f/22-32 Maximum Aperture - f/3.5-5.6 Lens Construction - 7 elements in 5 groups (with 1 ED II glass element and 1 hybrid aspherical lens element) DX Type - DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models Minimum Focus Distance - 0.28m (11.4 inches) Filter/Attachment Size - 52mm Weight - Approx. 210g (6.8 oz.) / Dimensions - Approx. 69mm x 75mm long (2.7 in. x 2.9 in.) Maximum Reproduction Ratio - 1 - 3.2 Included Accessories - LC-52 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, Rear Lens Cap Optional Accessories - HB-33 Lens Hood, CL-0715 Soft Lens Pouch
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed exclusively for Nikon DX-format SLR cameras, this 18-55mm lens approximates the picture angle performance of a 27-82.5mm lens in the 35mm format, ensuring superb versatility in a wide variety of shooting situations. The lens offers such features as a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) with a compact rod-type design that provides fast, ultra-quiet autofocusing; an ED glass element that minimizes chromatic aberration and produces a superior optical performance; a hybrid aspherical element that delivers high resolution and contrast; and a seven-blade rounded diaphragm that produces more natural out-of-focus highlights. The focus mode switch, meanwhile, makes it a breeze to switch quickly between autofocus (A) and manual (M) focus. Finally, the lens's Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare to provide an even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions. All Nikon lenses carry a five-year warranty.
- Focal length: 18-55mm
- Maximum aperture: f/3.5-5.6
- Minimum aperture: f/22-38
- Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups, with one ED glass element
- Picture angle: 76 to 28 degrees (at 50 feet)
- Minimum focus: 0.9 feet throughout entire zoom range
- Filter attachment size: 52mm
- Included accessories: LC-52 snap-on front and rear lens cap
- Dimensions: 2.7 inches in diameter and 2.9 inches long
- Weight: 7.2 ounces
Customer Reviews:
Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom Lens.......2007-12-27
This is a light, quiet, fairly fast focus lens that has low distortion for the price with seven diaphragm blades which are rounded at the larger apertures (this is good). It will focus at around 11" which is better than some lenses costing more than $1000.00! The sweet spot is around f/5.6 - f/8 as you get some diffraction at smaller apertures.
The A/M switch is on the side of the lens with a very small focus ring at the very front so it really is intended for more auto-focus operation. Zoom operation is smooth and light.
There is some barrel distortion (lower than some more expensive lenses) that can easily be corrected in PhotoShop.
You can't really beat it for the price and it works well with the D200!
I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good wide-angle for general use.
A cheapo lens but................2007-12-23
Don't write it off just because it looks and feels a bit down market. It performs very well and delivers image quality that will delight almost everybody. I've had mine a month or so and I seem to use it more often than my other older and heavier Nikkors on the D80 body. It felt a bit strange at first only because it is so light, but now I am used to the balance and it is just great for most casual occasions.
Great Lens for the $.......2007-12-23
Great pick for your first lens. Works well on my D80. Its affordable and takes great pictures in a variety of settings!
LOVE IT!.......2007-12-08
This lens is awesome! Very quiet (almost too quiet because you think it's not working!). Excellent clarity and sharpness. Highly recommend.
Lovely budget lens - but now replaced by the VR (vibration reduction) version of same lens.......2007-11-24
All the praise heaped on this little lens is well-deserved. It's sharp, has acceptable bokeh (aka out-of-focus blurring), is featherlight, cheap enough to not constantly worry about damaging it, can focus on objects reasonably close to the lens, focuses quickly with its entry-level hypersonic ("Silent Wave") focusing motor, and has wide enough apertures to support most daytime use. Of course, it's limited by its maximum aperture. A truly fast lens begins around f/2.8, and many amateurs wind up insisting on f/2.8 lenses eventually. Also, many photographers find it's easier on the brain to use a zoom with a consistent maximum aperture than one that can do different maximums at the two ends of its zoom range. So many upgrade to something like the Sigma f/2.8 18-50mm HSM Macro lens for four times the price of this Nikkor lens. But this is a terrific place to start.
IMPORTANT: Nikon has just released this lens' upgrade, which adds a Vibration Reduction (VR) motor. This should be a big improvement, because it reduces risk of blurred images when hand-holding the camera. Of course, VR can have a downside. First, VR reduces battery life. Second, it sometimes adds a whirring or grumbling noise. Third, it may add weight. Fourth, the price will probably be approximately twice the non-VR version. Fifth, all else being equal, a truly fast lens (f/2.8 or wider) is more advantageous than VR. Nonetheless users tend to overwhelmingly prefer the VR version to the non-VR version of the same lens. It reduces the number of missed shots in dim light shots.
As of today (Nov 24), the new VR version of this lens had been announced on Nikon's website but was not yet listed on Amazon.
Product Description
The compact Nikon D40x - designed to deliver the picture-taking benefits of a digital SLR, yet is easy and fun to use. The D40x is ready to shoot when you are, thanks to split-second instant shutter response which eliminates annoying shutterlag. Exceptional image quality is made possible by a high resolution, 10.2-effective megapixel CCD image sensor and Nikons exclusive image processing .2-megapixel resolution invites creative picture cropping freedom without loss of picture quality and delivers the ability to make enlargements of extraordinary size.Additional features include built-in flash with innovative Nikon i-TTL control, In-Camera Editing features with Nikon D-Lighting, Red-Eye Correction, ImageTrimming, Image Overlay, Filter Effects and more. An ingenious HELP Menu with "Assist Images" helps you select the appropriate settings for many camera features. + Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens: Nikon Super Integrated Coating minimizes ghosting and flare to provide even higher contrast and more vivid images, even in challenging light conditions New compact rod-type Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and super-quiet operation Focal Length - 18-55mm (35mm equivalent 27-82.5mm) Minimum Aperture - f/22-32 Maximum Aperture - f/3.5-5.6 Lens Construction - 7 elements in 5 groups (with 1 ED glass element and 1 hybrid aspherical lens element) DX Type - DX Nikkor is designed exclusively for use with Nikon Digital SLR models Minimum Focus Distance - 0.28m (11.4 inches) + 2GB DELUXE ACCESSORY KIT: 3 pc Filter Kit: UV/ Polarizing filter/Fluorescent correction & Case - 2 Gigabyte Secure Digital Memory Card - High Speed USB Card Reader - Pack of LCD Screen Protectors - Type EN-EL9 Lithium ion Rechargable Battery - Well Padded Multi Compartment Gadget Bag with Side Pockets & Strap - Deluxe Lens Care Cleaning Kit - Full Size 59" Tripod with Case - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (Promo
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