und ne huebsche linse gibts auch gleich dazu, allerdings wuerd ich die als nicht so gelungen wie canosn 24-105 bezeichnen

27th August 2008: Nikon UK is pleased to announce the introduction of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR. The new NIKKOR lens, with a focal length between 18 and 105 mm, is a high performance and cost efficient lens with a focal length equivalent to 27 to 157.5 mm in 35 mm format that has been designed to partner with Nikon’s D90.

High Performance – High Reproduction
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR is useful in a broad range of shooting settings. The wide zoom range makes it suitable for shooting buildings and scenery while the telephoto zoom range is ideal for portraits. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR ’s built-in Vibration Reduction II system provides the equivalent of a shutter speed three stops faster than standard lenses, offering an extraordinarily high reproduction capacity. The high-performance optical system features a single ED glass element and one aspherical lens optimized for use for digital SLRs. This allows you to make high resolution, high contrast images, and minimising chromatic aberration. The ultra-compact built-in Silent Wave Motor ensures silent, fast and efficient autofocus operation, and the refined external design with leather-tone texture will appeal to Nikon users as it will match their camera bodies.

Extreme Focal Length
DX camera owners can have it all. Combined with the AF-S VR Zoom NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED; the two VR lenses cover a focal length of 18-450mm, ensuring you can capture virtually anything, from a close up object to a distant horizon.

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR is supplied with the Nikon D90 in a special kit
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 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
* Leather texture matches Nikon digital SLR’s body high-quality exterior design

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR specifications
Focal length

18-105 mm
Max/min aperture f/3.5-5.6
Lens construction 15 elements in 11 groups (with one ED glass and one hybrid a-spherical lens)
Picture angle 76° , 15°20’ (DX-format)
Minimum focus distance 0.45 m
Max. reproduction ratio 0.2x (1/5)
No. diaphragm blades 7 (rounded)
Focusing Autofocus with built-in SWM and manual focus
Filter/attachment size 67mm
Diameter x length Approx. φ76-89 mm
Weight Approx. 450 g