Release Issued by Nikon:
NIKON LAUNCHES AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR
RRP: £199.99/ €274.00
Sales start date: September 2008
27th August 2008: Nikon UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR. The new NIKKOR lens, with a focal length between 18 and 105 mm, is a high performance and cost efficient lens with a focal length equivalent to 27 to 157.5 mm in 35 mm format that has been designed to partner with Nikon’s D90.
High Performance – High Reproduction
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR is useful in a broad range of shooting settings. The wide zoom range makes it suitable for shooting buildings and scenery while the telephoto zoom range is ideal for portraits. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR ’s built-in Vibration Reduction II system provides the equivalent of a shutter speed three stops faster than standard lenses, offering an extraordinarily high reproduction capacity. The high-performance optical system features a single ED glass element and one aspherical lens optimised for use for digital SLRs. This allows you to make high resolution, high contrast images, and minimising chromatic aberration. The ultra-compact built-in Silent Wave Motor ensures silent, fast and efficient autofocus operation, and the refined external design with leather-tone texture will appeal to Nikon users as it will match their camera bodies.
Extreme Focal Length
DX camera owners can have it all. Combined with the AF-S VR Zoom NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED; the two VR lenses cover a focal length of 18-450mm, ensuring you can capture virtually anything, from a close up object to a distant horizon.
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR is supplied with the Nikon D90 in a special kit.
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Major Features
- DX-format, high-power 5.8x zoom lens with focal length ranging from 18 to 105mm
- Broad picture angle range approximates the perspective of a 27-157.5mm lens on a 35mm-format film camera or Nikon FX-format digital SLR
- Covers diverse shooting situations from wide-angle landscapes and interiors to portraiture and medium-range sports
- Vibration Reduction assures sharper handheld pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise be possible
- Built-in Silent Wave Motor delivers quiet, swift autofocus with superior accuracy
- High-performance optical system featuring an ED glass element and an aspherical lens element realizes superior image reproduction capability
- The rounded 7-blade diaphragm opening renders out-of-focus elements more naturally
- Leather texture matches Nikon digital SLR’s body high-quality exterior design
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Specifications
| Focal length | 18-105mm
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| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6
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| Minimum aperture | f/22-38
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| Lens construction | 15 elements in 11 groups (with one ED glass element and one aspherical lens element)
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| Picture angle | 76° - 15°20’
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| Closest focus distance |
0.45 m/1.48 ft. |
| Maximum reproduction ratio |
0.2x (1/5)
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| No. of diaphragm blades | 7 (rounded)
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| Filter attachment size | 67mm
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| Focusing | Internal autofocus with built-in SWM and manual focus
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Diameter x length
(extension from lens mount) | Approx. 76 x 89 mm/3.0 x 3.5 in. |
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| Weight | Approx. 420 g/14.8 oz.
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| Supplied accessories | 67mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, Rear lens cap LF-1, Bayonet hood HB-32, Flexible lens pouch CL-1018 |
Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. August 2008
