Nikon 18-55mm DX VR Reviewed
The great folks over at DPReview have come out with one of the first (most likely the first) in-depth review of Nikon’s latest version of it’s basic kit lens - the 18-55mm DX VR.
The good news is that despite the changes in the optical design (more elements, no ED glass) optical performance is still decent and on par with lenses at this class. The big news is of course the addition of Nikon’s Vibration Reduction which helps us shoot hand-held in lower shutter speeds than normally possible without a tripod.
There are still design issues carried over from the previous two versions of the lens, such as the rotating front element (not good for those using filters), the thin manual focus ring, and there is still no hood included (and the lens is fairly prone to flare). But all in all, if I were to conclude from DPR’s review - still one of the better kit lenses out there, and still one of the better value Nikkor’s out there especially for beginners.
You can check out the rest of the Nikon 18-55mm DX VR Review courtesy of DPReview.
The Nikon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens