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Used Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

APS-C 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 2016

£23.00 Low price

£135.49 High price

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8 Retailers

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Great for: everyday general photography travel photography casual video (smooth AF) landscape and snapshots

Nikon's best DX kit zoom with stepping motor and VR, the one to get for video.

The Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR is Nikon's current-generation DX standard kit zoom, launched in 2016 and bundled with the D3400, D3500, and D5600. It adds VR stabilisation to the AF-P stepping motor and a redesigned optical formula, making it the most capable version of Nikon's 18-55mm DX lens across the family's production history. Covering a 27-82mm equivalent range, the redesigned optics deliver improved corner performance compared to the earlier AF-S VR versions, alongside the quieter, smoother AF of the stepping motor, particularly suited to video recording.

The optical design uses 12 elements in 9 groups with two aspherical elements, identical in formula to the non-VR AF-P variant. The VR mechanism adds vibration reduction rated at approximately 4 stops, significantly extending handheld viability at longer focal lengths and in lower light. The 55mm filter thread is less common than the 52mm and 67mm sizes across the Nikon DX lineup — a step-up ring will likely be needed for most standard filter collections. The AF-P pulse stepping motor provides near-silent, smooth autofocus for video recording. The retractable barrel keeps the lens compact when stored; a lock switch prevents accidental extension. Variable aperture runs from f/3.5 at 18mm to f/5.6 at 55mm. Build is lightweight plastic.

For everyday photography the 18-55mm covers landscapes, indoor shots, and casual portraits competently. VR enables slower shutter speeds beyond what the f/3.5-5.6 aperture alone would allow in moderate light. The stepping motor makes AF noticeably smoother in continuous live view and video tracking compared to older AF-S versions, which produced audible chatter on-screen. Image quality is strong across the centre and improved at the corners over the AF-S generation. The retractable barrel keeps the lens pocketed when attached to the body.

The critical purchase consideration is body compatibility: the AF-P stepping motor is not supported by older Nikon DSLRs including the D3200, D5200, D7100, and bodies from approximately 2013 and earlier — AF, VR, and stabilisation readout will not function correctly on incompatible bodies. Verify compatibility before purchasing. Condition checks: VR operation, AF motor response, and zoom ring smoothness. The retractable lock mechanism should engage and release cleanly. One of the strongest kit lens options in the APS-C DSLR category.

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Used Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR price history

Tracking the used Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR price? Over the past two weeks, the average has risen 14.7%, from £42 to around £48. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £39 and £66 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 6 Jul – 4 Aug 2026.