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Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Nikon / Nikkor (APS-C)
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Sample Shots
Finally some sample shots taken with the Nikon D200 and RAW-converted via Raw Shooter Premium 2006.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
55.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/400s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
32.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/640s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
55.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/200s |
| Size |
2613x3898 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
55.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/800s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
18.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/3.5 @ 1/2000s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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| Make |
NIKON CORPORATION |
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| Model |
NIKON D200 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
18.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/11.0 @ 1/160s |
| Size |
3898x2613 |
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Verdict
There's no such thing as a free lunch and the Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED DX is
no exception to the rule. The build quality is downright miserable which is probably
a sufficient reason alone for some to think about the AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G DX straight
from the start. However, the optical quality of the lens is not all that bad. The resolution
figures are actually very good and not much worse compared to much higher priced models.
The contrast level at large apertures leaves something to be desired though (dull colors).
The distortion characteristic is about average whereas the vignetting
is surprisingly well controlled for a DX-type lens (APS-C image circle). Chromatic
aberrations are quite high and can be field relevant in some situations. Naturally this has all
to be seen in the context of the extremely low price tag so all-in-all it is almost
surprising what the lens is capable to deliver. If you use f/8 or f/11 you'll be a happy
camper in most situations. The question may be whether such a limitation makes sense with
a high priced DSLR ...
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