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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II

The 2006 DX kit zoom that came with the D40: 18-55 mm (27-82 mm equivalent) with a compact Silent Wave Motor, no VR, at 205 g.

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Core
Released
2006
Focal Length
18–55mm
Aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
70.5mm diameter × 74mm length
Weight
205g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.31x
Min. Focus Distance
28cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.6/10
Street
5.3/10
Travel
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
5.2/10
Filmmaking
4.5/10
Documentary
4.2/10
Landscape
4.8/10
Casual
6.2/10
Food
4.2/10
Macro
4.1/10
Architecture
4.4/10
Astrophotography
3.3/10
Underwater
4.3/10
✅ Great For
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Casual 6.2 Strong on focal length, portability and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 3.3 Held back by maximum aperture and focal length.
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Macro 4.1 Held back by optical quality and optical stabilisation.
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Documentary 4.2 Held back by video handling and optical quality.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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