What is VR kit lens?

What is VR kit lens?

Vibration Reduction (VR) is an image stabilization technology that minimizes blur caused by camera shake. Using a VR NIKKOR lens can result in sharp images in low light, under windy conditions or when using a physically large NIKKOR lens.

What zoom is a 18-55mm lens?

Weighing just 7.2 oz., this light and compact standard zoom lens produces clear, high-contrast pictures and videos. Its approx. 3.1x zoom covers the popular range of 18–55mm, making it a versatile, go-to lens for everything from portraiture to landscapes. It even lets you shoot close-ups just 0.9-ft.

How do you use the Nikon 18-55mm VR II?

Nikon 18-55mm VR II, ready to shoot. The button between 24mm and 18mm has to be pressed to rotate the zoom ring past 18mm to “L,” which collapses and locks the lens. This is fine, but I don’t like having to press it again to turn the lens away from the “L” position.

What makes the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm VR II so special?

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II is the most compact, advanced version of the 18-55mm lens yet. A new retractable barrel design inspired by the Nikon 1 system makes it approx. 25% smaller and lighter than its predecessors, and the latest Vibration Reduction technology provides 4.0* stops of blur-free handheld shooting.

Is 18mm too sharp for VR lenses?

If you’re paying attention, you’ll notice that at 18mm it’s as good or better than the rated MTF (sharpness) of the 16-85mm VR, 18-200 VR II and new 18-300mm VR lenses.

Which Nikon 18-55mm lens should you buy?

There’s a reason Nikon includes an 18-55mm lens with so many D-SLR kits—it’s simply a fantastic all-around lens. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II is the most compact, advanced version of the 18-55mm lens yet. A new retractable barrel design inspired by the Nikon 1 system makes it approx.