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The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105 mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR
The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105 mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR is for use exclusively with Nikon DX 
format digital cameras.
 Superior optical performance and image rendering are 
ensured by the use of aspherical lens elements and elements made using extra-low 
dispersion (ED) glass to correct chromatic aberration.
 A rounded aperture produces 
soft, esthetically-pleasing blurring of point  light sources in out-of-focus areas of the 
image ( bokeh).
❚❚Vibration Reduction (VR)
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105 mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR lenses support vibration reduction 
(VR), which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned, 
allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by approximately 3 EV (Nikon measurements; 
effects vary with the user and shooting conditions).
To use vibration reduction, slide the vibration reduction ON/OFF 
switch to  ON.
 Vibration reduction is ac tivated when the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway, reducing the effects of 
camera shake on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying 
the process of framing the su bject and focusing in both 
autofocus and manual focus modes.
 When the camera is 
panned, vibration reduction applie s only to motion that is not 
part of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally, for 
example, vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical 
shake), making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a 
wide arc.
Vibration reduction can be turned off by  sliding the vibration reduction ON/OFF 
switch to  OFF.
 Turn vibration reduction off when th e camera is securely mounted on 
a tripod, but leave it on if  the tripod head is not secu red or when using a monopod.
DVibration Reduction
Do not turn the camera off or remove the le ns while vibration reduction is in effect.
 If power 
to the lens is cut while vibration reductio n is on, the lens may rattle when shaken.
 This is not 
a malfunction, and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on.
Vibration reduction is disabled whil e the built-in flash is charging.
 When vibration reduction 
is active, the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released.
 This does 
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AUsing the Built-in Flash
When using the built-in flash, be sure the subj ect is at a range of at least 0.6 m (2 ft) and 
remove lens hoods to prevent vignetting (shadows created where the end of the lens 
obscures the built-in flash).
CameraZoom positionMinimum distance without vignetting
D5000, D3100, D3000 18 mm 2.5 m /8 ft 2 in.
24 mm 1.0 m /3 ft 3 in.
D5200, D5100, D3200 18 mm 3.0 m /9 ft 10 in.
24 mm 1.0 m /3 ft 3 in.
D700, D7100, D7000, D300 series,  D200, D100, D80 All No vignetting at any focus distance
D90, D70 series 18 mm 1.5 m /4 ft 11 in.
24–105 mm No vignetting at any focus distance
D50 18 mm 1.0 m /3 ft 3 in.
24–105 mm No vignetting at any focus distance
D60, D40 series 18 mm 2.5 m /8 ft 2 in.
24 mm 1.0 m /3 ft 3 in.
35–105 mm No vignetting at any focus distance
Because the built-in flash units for the D100 an d D70 can only cover the angle of view of a 
lens with a focal length of 20 mm or more; vign etting will occur at a focal length of 18 mm.
DLens Care
• Keep the CPU contacts clean.
• Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the lens surfaces.
 To remove smudges and 
fingerprints, apply a small amount of ethanol or lens cleaner to a soft, clean cotton cloth 
or lens-cleaning tissue and clean from the center outwards using a circular motion, taking 
care not to leave smears or touch the glass with your fingers.
• Never use organic solvents such as paint thinner or benzene to clean the lens.
• The lens hood or NC filters can be used to protect the front lens element.
• Attach the front and rear caps before placing the lens in its flexible pouch.
• When a lens hood is attached, do not pick up or hold the lens or camera using only the 
hood.
• If the lens will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool, dry location to prevent 
mold and rust.
 Do not store in direct sunlight or with naphtha or camphor moth balls.
• Keep the lens dry.
 Rusting of the internal mechanis m can cause irreparable damage.
• Leaving the lens in extremely hot locations could damage or warp parts made from 
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ASupplied Accessories
• 67 mm Snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67
• Rear Lens Cap
• Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018
• Bayonet Hood HB-32 (attaches as shown at 
right)
AOptional Accessories
• 67 mm screw-on filters
• Rear Lens Cap LF-1 or Rear Lens Cap LF-4
AA Note on Wide-Angle Lenses
Autofocus may not provide the desired results with wide– and super-wide–angle lenses in 
the following situations:
1 The subject does not fill the focus point. If the subject does not fill the focus point, the camera
may focus on the background and the subject may be
out of focus.
Example: A far-off portrait subject at 
some distance from the  background
2 The subject contains many fine details. The camera may have difficulty focusing on subjects
that contain many fine details or that are lacking in
contrast.
Example: A field of flowers
In these cases, use manual focus, or use  focus lock to focus on another subject at 
the same distance and then  recompose the photograph.
 For more information, see 
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❚❚Supported Standards
• DCF Version 2.0 : The Design Rule for Camera File  Systems (DCF) is a standard widely 
used in the digital camera industr y to  ensure compatibility among different makes 
of camera. 
• DPOF : Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows 
pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. 
• Exif version 2.3 : The camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for 
Digital Still Cameras) version 2.3, a stan dard in which information stored with 
photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output 
on Exif-compliant printers. 
• PictBridge : A standard developed through cooper ation with the digital camera and 
printer industries, allowing photographs to  be output directly to a printer without 
first transferring them to a computer.
• HDMI : High-Definition Multimedia Interface is  a standard for multimedia interfaces 
used in consumer electronics and AV devic es capable of transmitting audiovisual 
data and control signals to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connection.
ATrademark Information
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United 
States and/or other countries.
 Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either registered 
trademarks, or trademarks of Microsoft Cor poration in the United States and/or other 
countries.
 PictBridge is a trademark. The SD, SDHC, and SDXC logos are trademarks of the 
SD-3C, LLC.
 HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks 
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
All other trade names mentioned in this manual  or the other documentation provided with 
your Nikon product are trademarks or register ed trademarks of their respective holders.
AFreeType License (FreeType2)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2013 The FreeType Project ( “www.freetype.org”).
 All 
rights reserved.
AMIT License (HarfBuzz)
Portions of this software are copyright © 2013 The HarfBuzz Project ( “http://
www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz ”). All rights reserved. 
						

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Approved Memory Cards
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the 
camera.
 Cards with class 6 or faster write speeds are recommended for movie 
recording.
 Recording may end unexpectedly when cards with slower write speeds 
are used.
1 Check that any card readers or other devices with  which the card will be used support 2 GB cards.
2 Check that any card readers or other devices with  which the card will be used are SDHC-compliant. The 
camera supports UHS-I.
3 Check that any card readers or other devices with which the card will be used are  SDXC-compliant.
 The camera supports UHS-I.
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the above cards, please 
contact the manufacturer.
SD cardsSDHC cards2SDXC cards3
SanDisk
2GB
1
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GBToshiba
Panasonic 4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB, 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB
Lexar Media 4GB, 8GB, 16GB
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Platinum II4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB
Professional
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Memory Card Capacity
The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on 
an 8 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I card at different image quality (066), 
image size ( 068), and image area settings ( 063).
❚❚DX (24×16) Image Area
❚❚ 1.3× (18×12) Image Area
1 All figures are approximate. File size varies with scene recorded.
2 Maximum number of exposures that can be  stored in memory buffer at ISO 100. Drops if Optimal 
quality  is selected for  JPEG compression  (0 67), ISO sensitivity is set to Hi 0.3 or higher, or long 
exposure noise reduction or auto distortion control is on.
3 Figures assume  JPEG compression  is set to Size priority .
 Selecting Optimal quality  increases the file 
size of JPEG images; number of images  and buffer capacity drop accordingly.
Image qualityImage sizeFile size1No. of images1Buffer capacity2
NEF (RAW ), Lossless 
compressed, 12-bit —22.7MB 191 7
NEF (RAW ), Lossless  compressed, 14-bit —28.5MB 148 6
NEF (RAW ), Compressed, 12-bit — 20.2 MB 260 9
NEF (RAW ), Compressed, 14-bit — 24.9 MB 217 8
JPEG fine
3Large 12.0 MB 507 33
Medium 7.4 MB 853 100 Small 3.8 MB 1600 100
JPEG normal
3Large 6.2 MB 1000 100
Medium 3.7 MB 1600 100 Small 1.9 MB 3200 100
JPEG basic
3Large 2.9 MB 1900 100
Medium 1.9 MB 3200 100 Small 1.0 MB 6000 100
Image qualityImage sizeFile size1No. of images1Buffer capacity2
NEF (RAW ), Lossless compressed, 12-bit — 15.1 MB 295 12
NEF (RAW ), Lossless  compressed, 14-bit —18.8MB 229 8
NEF (RAW ), Compressed, 12-bit — 13.4 MB 399 14
NEF (RAW ), Compressed, 14-bit — 16.3 MB 334 11
JPEG fine
3Large 8.2 MB 764 73
Medium 5.0 MB 1200 100 Small 2.7 MB 2200 100
JPEG normal
3Large 4.1 MB 1500 100
Medium 2.5 MB 2400 100 Small 1.4 MB 4400 100
JPEG basic
3Large 2.0 MB 2900 100
Medium 1.3 MB 4600 100 Small 0.7 MB 8000 100 
						

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Ad6—Max. Continuous Release (0240)
The maximum number of photographs that can be taken in a single burst can be set to any 
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Battery Life
The movie footage or number of shots that can be recorded with fully-charged 
batteries varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between 
shots, and the length of time menus are displayed.
 In the case of AA batteries, 
capacity also varies with make and storage conditions; some batteries can not be 
used.
 Sample figures for the camera and option al MB-D15 multi-power battery pack 
are given below.
• Photographs, single-frame  release mode (CIPA standard
1)
One EN-EL15 battery (camera) : Approximately 950 shots
One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D15) : Approximately 950 shots
Six AA alkaline batteries (MB-D15) : Approximately 450 shots
•Photographs, continuous release mode (Nikon standard2)
One EN-EL15 battery (camera) : Approximately 3550 shots
One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D15) : Approximately 3550 shots
Six AA alkaline batteries (MB-D15) : Approximately 1200 shots
•Movies3
One EN-EL15 battery (camera) : Approximately 100 minutes of HD footage
One EN-EL15 battery (MB-D15) : Approximately 100 minutes of HD footage
Six AA alkaline batteries (MB-D15) : Approximately 30 minutes of HD footage
1 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±3 °C/5.4 °F) with  an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G 
ED VR lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity to minimum 
range and one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s; flash fired once 
every other shot. Live view not used.
2 Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–105mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR lens under  the following test conditions: image qualit y set to JPEG basic, image size set to M 
(medium), shutter speed 
1/250s, shutter-release button pressed halfway for three seconds 
and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times; six shots are then taken in 
succession and monitor turned on for five seconds and then turned off; cycle repeated 
once standby timer expires.
3 Measured at 23 °C/73.4 °F (±3 °C/5.4 °F) with th e camera at default settings and an AF-S 
DX NIKKOR 18–105 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens  under conditions specified by the Camera 
and Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
 Individual movies can be up to 29 minutes and 
59 seconds (1920 × 1080/30p) in length or 4 GB in size; recording may end before these 
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The following can reduce battery life:
•Using the monitor
• Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway
• Repeated autofocus operations
• Taking NEF (RAW ) photographs
• Slow shutter speeds
• Using a GPS unit
• Using an Eye-Fi card
• Using a wireless remote controller, WU-1a wireless mobile adapter, or UT-1 
communication unit
• Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses
To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL15 batteries:
• Keep the battery contacts clean.
 Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance.
• Use batteries immediately after charging.
 Batteries will lose their charge if left 
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Index
Symbols
i (Auto mode)................................ 36
j  (Auto (flash off ) mode) ........... 36
h  (Scene) ................................... 41
k  (Portrait) ....................................... 41
l  (Landscape) ................................. 41
p  (Child)............................................ 42
m  (Sports).......................................... 42
n  (Close up) ..................................... 42
o  (Night portrait) ........................... 42
r  (Night landscape)...................... 43
s  (Party/indoor) ............................. 43
t  (Beach/snow) .............................. 43
u  (Sunset) ......................................... 43
v  (Dusk/dawn) ............................... 44
w  (Pet portrait) ............................... 44
x  (Candlelight) ................................. 44
y  (Blossom) ...................................... 44
z  (Autumn colors) ......................... 45
0  (Food) ............................................. 45
q  (Special effects) ................ 177
%  (Night Vision) ............................ 178
g  (Color Sketch)................ 178, 180
i  (Miniature Effect) ......... 178, 181
u  (Selective Color) ............ 179, 182
1  (Silhouette) ................................ 179
2  (High Key) .................................. 179
3  (Low Key).................................... 179
P  (Programmed auto).................... 48
S  (Shutter-priority auto) ............... 49
A  (Aperture-priority auto)............ 50
M  (Manual) ........................................ 51
U1 /U2 .................................................... 55
S  (Single frame) ........................... 7, 57
C
L (Continuous low speed)
.............................................. 7, 57, 239
C
H (Continuous high speed) .... 7, 57
J  (Quiet shutter-release) ......... 7, 57
E  (Self-timer) ........................ 7, 57, 59
M
UP (Mirror up) ...................... 7, 57, 61
!  (Face-priority AF) .................... 156
$  (Wide-area AF) ......................... 156
%  (Normal-area AF) ..................... 156
&  (Subject-tracking AF) .......... 156
a  (Matrix)......................................... 83
Z  (Center-weighted) .......... 83, 236
b  (Spot) ............................................ 83
AUTO  (Auto flash).................. 120, 121
Y  (Red-eye reduction) .... 120, 121
SLOW  (Slow sync) ................. 120, 121
REAR  (Rear-curtain sync) ... 120, 121
E  (Exposure comp ensation) ...... 86
Y  (Flash compensation) .......... 124 U
 (Flexible program) .................... 48
R  (Info) button ..... 10, 12, 159, 166
P  button ............................................ 18
a  (Live view) button . 98, 153, 161
D  switch ............................................... 3
m  (White balance) ......................... 89
L  (Preset manual) ............... 89, 95
D  (Bracketing) ................. 133, 186
d  (Help) ............................................. 19
I  (Focus indicator).......... 37, 76, 78
t  (Memory buffer) .................. 37, 58
N  (Flash-ready indicator) ............. 38
Numerics
1.3× (18×12) .............. 58, 63, 68, 167
12-bit .................................................. 67
14-bit .................................................. 67
2016-pixel RGB sensor...... 122, 337
3D-tracking ............................... 73, 74
A
AC adapter ............................ 308, 311
Accessories ..................................... 308
Accessory shoe.............................. 303
Accessory terminal ...................... 310
Active D-Lighting ............... 113, 139
Add items (My Menu) ................. 291
ADL bracketing ................... 139, 251
Adobe RGB ..................................... 227
AE & flash (Auto bracketing set)
................................................ 133, 251
AE lock................................................ 84
AE only (Auto bracketing set) ................................................ 133, 251
AE-L/AF-L  button...... 76, 84, 256, 260
AF ...............................71–76, 155–156
AF area brackets ......................... 9, 33
AF fine-tune ................................... 270
AF point illumination .................. 232
AF-A..................................................... 71
AF-area mode ......................... 73, 156
AF-assist........................ 233, 301, 307
AF-C............................................ 71, 231
AF-F ................................................... 155
AF-mode button... 72, 74, 155, 156
AF-S .................................. 71, 155, 231
After delete..................................... 222
A-M  mode switch ............... 26, 27, 78
Angle of view ................................. 302
Aperture ..................................... 50–51
Aperture-priority auto.................. 50
Aspect ratio .................................... 277
Assign AE-L/AF-L button . 256, 260
Assign Fn button ................ 253, 259 Assign MB-D15 
4 button .......... 259
Assign preview button ..... 255, 260
Assign shutter button................. 260
Attaching the lens.......................... 26
Auto ( White balance) .................... 89
Auto bracketing .................. 133, 251
Auto bracketing set ..................... 251
Auto distortion control .............. 227
Auto flash ........................................ 121
Auto FP high-speed sync. 244, 245
Auto image rotation.................... 265
Auto ISO sensitivity control ........ 81
Auto-area AF ............................. 73, 74
Autoexposure lock......................... 84
Autofocus................71–76, 155–156
Autofocus mode .................... 71, 155
Auto-servo AF.................................. 71
Available settings ......................... 321
B
Backlight..................................... 3, 241
Backup (Role played by card in  Slot 2) ................................................ 69
Battery............... 22, 24, 35, 266, 341
Battery info ..................................... 266
Battery life....................................... 350
Battery order .................................. 243
Battery pack .................... 242, 243, 259, 266, 308
Beep .................................................. 238
Bit rate .............................................. 169
Black-and-white (Monochrome) .......................................................... 277
Blue intensifier (Filter effects) .. 278
Body cap.............................. 4, 26, 309
Border (PictBridge) ...................... 209
Bracketing ............................. 133, 251
Bracketing order ........................... 251
Built-in AF-assist illuminator .... 233
Built-in flash .................. 38, 119, 299
Bulb .............................................. 51, 52
Burst ............................... 143, 240, 253
C
Calendar playback ....................... 194
Camera Control Pro 2.................. 309
Capture NX 2........ 67, 263, 266, 309
CEC .................................................... 216
Center-weighted ................... 83, 236
Charging the battery ............. 22–23
Choose color temp. ( White  balance) .................................... 89, 94
Choose start/end point.............. 173
CL mode shooting speed .......... 239