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Nikon Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Black (Retail Packing)
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Niamh Downing –
This lens is really good. It is sharp, light, the AF is instantaneous and almost silent but it suffers from one glaring problem that nobody, including Nikon, seems to want to publicise: it doesn’t work with almost ALL Nikon cameras out there! The Nikon documentation that comes with the lens mentions only 4 cameras that it works with, these being the D3300, D5200, D5300 and D5500. The list that it does NOT support extends to more than 23 digital Nikon cameras. My guess is that it will work with Nikon DX (APS-C) format cameras released after the 4 supported cameras were released. However, unless you know for sure, assume it won’t work with your camera. On unsupported cameras it won’t even manual focus making it completely useless. Oddly, it does work on the Nikon Df which was released as long ago as 2013 – go figure.
Witcher –
“Super quiet” auto focussing… that’s the claim for Nikon’s new stock lens, and super quiet it is – in fact ,”close to silent” would be a better description; and, on top of this, it focusses noticeably faster than the 18-55 AF-S lens it replaces. So, as most of the other changes are primarily cosmetic and picture quality appears, to me, to be very similar (although others claim some improvement) are these features worth the upgrade cost?Well, if you’ve tried using any existing AF-S lens for casual (i.e. non-staged) video sequences where regular & rapid refocussing is needed – for example, most family videos – then you’ll know just how much the whirring of its focussing motor while it seeks to lock onto a subject can wreck your audio. You can try to get round the issue by focussing manually, which is pretty impossible on a small LCD screen in fast moving situations, or, you can carry an external microphone with you – an expensive, bulky and often impractical option. Or… you can get this AF-P lens and reduce any focussing noises to a level where, in all but near silent ambient noise conditions, they’re virtually “invisible” in audio terms while, at the same time, getting faster focus locks on moving subjects.Mount this lens on your Nikon D5500, D5300 or D3300 body (at the time of writing the only models that Nikon says it’s fully compatible with) and what it does is allow you to switch your camera from being a high quality DSLR into an equally high quality and wholly usable HD camcorder – instantly and with no add-ons. A first for a Nikon lens and something that, if you want to use your camera for casual video shooting, makes it a “must have” upgrade.
Steven Oliphant –
Absolutely awful, the only good point was it fitted the lens plate really well, the refund process was sleek but thats where it ends. Autofocus didnt work, manual focus didnt work. Sent back for a refund
Mr J O Bell –
Returning as faulty, focus not working either in auto or by manually turning the focus ring. Now have to wait for refund 5-7 days from the item being received back before getting my refund.
rafi_va –
When I first opened the box I saw that it doesn’t have the A/M button but then realised it’s built in different and the images come out a lot more clear than my old lense. Good quality product and worth buying
chiccoton –
This lens is really good. It is sharp, light, the AF is instantaneous and almost silent but it suffers from one glaring problem that nobody, including Nikon, seems to want to publicise: it doesn’t work with almost ALL Nikon cameras out there! The Nikon documentation that comes with the lens mentions only 4 cameras that it works with, these being the D3300, D5200, D5300 and D5500. The list that it does NOT support extends to more than 23 digital Nikon cameras. My guess is that it will work with Nikon DX (APS-C) format cameras released after the 4 supported cameras were released. However, unless you know for sure, assume it won’t work with your camera. On unsupported cameras it won’t even manual focus making it completely useless. Oddly, it does work on the Nikon Df which was released as long ago as 2013 – go figure.
anna scherba –
“Super quiet” auto focussing… that’s the claim for Nikon’s new stock lens, and super quiet it is – in fact ,”close to silent” would be a better description; and, on top of this, it focusses noticeably faster than the 18-55 AF-S lens it replaces. So, as most of the other changes are primarily cosmetic and picture quality appears, to me, to be very similar (although others claim some improvement) are these features worth the upgrade cost?Well, if you’ve tried using any existing AF-S lens for casual (i.e. non-staged) video sequences where regular & rapid refocussing is needed – for example, most family videos – then you’ll know just how much the whirring of its focussing motor while it seeks to lock onto a subject can wreck your audio. You can try to get round the issue by focussing manually, which is pretty impossible on a small LCD screen in fast moving situations, or, you can carry an external microphone with you – an expensive, bulky and often impractical option. Or… you can get this AF-P lens and reduce any focussing noises to a level where, in all but near silent ambient noise conditions, they’re virtually “invisible” in audio terms while, at the same time, getting faster focus locks on moving subjects.Mount this lens on your Nikon D5500, D5300 or D3300 body (at the time of writing the only models that Nikon says it’s fully compatible with) and what it does is allow you to switch your camera from being a high quality DSLR into an equally high quality and wholly usable HD camcorder – instantly and with no add-ons. A first for a Nikon lens and something that, if you want to use your camera for casual video shooting, makes it a “must have” upgrade.
Anton –
Definitely a very good lens for the price. But check the compatibility before purchasing. I realised that it is not compatible with my D3100 only after receiving it. It is very compact and lightweight. I didn’t want to return it, but had no choice! I would like to thank the seller for the support and good refund process.
nathan winfield –
Excellent lens. Lightweight and good quality results. Looking to reduce bulk and weight of my camera so that I can carry it around with me all the time on holiday and use it in cycle tours. This is a fantastic lens which does all I need it too.
Annika –
Bought from the warehouse. It was reboxed but lens itself was in perfect condition. Works on my D5200 with firmware upgrade. I bought it to replace the older version as the auto focus motor broke. Autofocus is so much quieter and quicker.