Camera Lenses - Prefix & Suffix for Nokkor Lens - TravellerG

Hi dear LG friends,

(The above image is from Brand owner’s site)

Just a quick Note on Nikon’s AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens

Many people ask me: What are these “AF-P, DX, VR” etc. stands for? It is very simple & interesting, once you understand the concept.

In simple words:

A. Nikon has two Auto-focus systems (in this series):

  1. AF-S Nikkor lenses uses Nikon’s “Silent Wave Motor” (SWM) system &
  2. AF-P Nikkor lenses use “Pulse” (Stepper) motor which are even quieter and smoother for autofocus (than an AF-S lens),

B. Nikon has two size of its Image Sensors or 2 Formats:

  1. The DX-format is the smaller sensor & has a physical size of 24x16mm
  2. The FX-format bigger sensor measures 36x24mm (almost full frame – 35mm film)

C. VR Stands for “Vibration Reduction”, which is an image stabilization technology;

  1. VR reduces blur caused by camera shakes.
  2. Also, helps to get better sharp images in low light.
  3. VR Lenses allow up to four stops slower Shutter Speed than a non-VR lens

D. Name "NIKKOR" = Nikkor is the name of the Subsidiary Company of Nikon which manufactures Lenses for Nikon Cameras.

E. 18-55mm stands for the 18 mm Wide to Zoomed 55mm (Focal Length) of the Lens

F. f/3.5-5.6 = The Widest Aperture *f=*3.5 in 18mm to the Aperture *f=*5.6 at 55 mm Zoom. (further details on request, please)

This third generation Lens, although has limited zoom, is one of the well reputed member in the Nikkor family.

Hope this sample will help many; if Canon or Sony details are needed, it can be provided. Also, if anyone is interested to go deep in this Lens, we can discuss.

Request for your comments, dear @sonnyNg @MoniDi @KatyaL @Venky_lightbug @afrademon @VickyKrish @piyush_Ind @N4speed77 @TheEagleEye @BishowvijayaP

Thanks

PS:

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Hi @TravellerG ,

Very helpful indeed. No I know what the numbers on the lens stand for.

I am sure that Sony and Canon users would find your posts useful as well.

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@TravellerG great post sir so much of technical information about camera and photography .

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Nice to hear that you were aware about the numbering nomenclature of the Lenses, dear @MoniDi - Good!

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Thank you for your compliments… dear @VickyKrish , this is the gift of God for my dedication in the Technical field for over 3 decades,

Regards

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@TravellerG your experience in this field is more than my age sir. A bow to you . Keep on feeding us with knowledge like this about photography .

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:pray: - humbly accept your kind words, dear @VickyKrish - let us grow together

My lady’s favourite lens @TravellerG because she does not like changing lenses and the VR system really works.

Thank you

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Excellent comment dear @user_not_found ,

Thanks

Thank you so much for the information @TravellerG . Of course! this will be helpful to me in future.