18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-P VR nikkor Lens...Best distance/uses?

[purpleorbes]

Hello all,

I got this lens with my camera and tried taking a picture of a deer around 20 yrds away and the picture just looked so far away no matter what I did. Is this lens used for more portrait like close pictures or?
I know a 70-300mm lens would be much better at nature/distance pics and such but what do you mainly use a 18-55mm for?
Thanks for your help

 

[snowbear]

It's a decent "walk-around" lens, the 55mm end can be used for portraits and general photography, the 18mm for wide-angle landscapes.

 

[purpleorbes]

Thanks for the info. much appreciated