AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR is the new lens from Nikon, which will start shipping from September 2008 for $399.95. The new NIKKOR lens has a focal length between 18 and 105 mm and focal length equivalent to 27 to 157.5 mm in 35mm format that has been designed to partner with Nikon’s D90.

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