- DX coverage
- Autofocus (in-lens focus motor), internal focus, A M switch
- 15 elements in 11 groups, 1 aspherical, 3 ED elements
- 7-blade aperture diaphragm
- smallest aperture is f/22 (at 18mm)
- 67mm filter ring
- 1'4" (0.38m) minimum focus; 1:6.25 maximum reproduction ratio
- 3 x 2.9" (75.5 x 73mm) long, diameter
- 13.8 ounces (390g) weight
- included HB-32 bayonet lens hood, CL-0915 case, caps
- US$460
- Model Number 2149
Thom's Mini Review: The "old man" of the DX lineup. This lens was originally the kit lens for the D70, and continued in availability long after it was replaced as a kit lens in camera kits (now discontinued). It really has only one flaw, vignetting wide open, but that's a livable flaw, especially with bodies that have automatic correction for it. The lens is a slightly better build quality than the current kit lenses, too, and holds up well in rough handling. It also handles 20/24mp quite well.
Recommended (2005 to 2015)