- DX coverage
- Autofocus (in-lens focus motor), internal focus, A/M A M switch
- 15 elements in 11 groups, 1 aspherical, 1 ED elements
- 7-blade aperture diaphragm
- vibration reduction
- smallest aperture is f/22 (at 18mm)
- 67mm filter ring
- 1'6" (0.45m) minimum focus; 1:5 maximum reproduction ratio
- 3.5 x 3" (89 x 76mm) long, diameter
- 14.8 ounces (420g) weight
- included HB-32 bayonet lens hood, CL-1018 soft case, caps
- US$400
- Model Number 2179
Thom's Mini Review: One of the best bangs for the buck in Nikon's DX lens lineup, especially when part of a kit. This lens has been the kit lens with a number of higher models (D7xxx, for example), and it is decently matched against the higher megapixels in the current DX lineup. Of all the current f/3.5-5.6 mid-range zooms, this and the 16-85mm are my favorites, and have the best-rounded attributes.
Recommended (2010 to 2015)