The nikon 18 55mm f35 56 g af p dx vr lens is a lightweight dx format zoom youll want to take with you every day with its useful wide angle to normal zoom range and compact build this is an excellent walk around lens the lens focuses fast and is ideal for shooting video so you can comfortably capture everything from candid portraits to family sporting events and action packed hd movies you can even retract the barrel when its not in use for superior portability