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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Brand | Nikon |
Focal Length Description | Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX Nikkor Lens |
Lens Type | Wide Angle |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (DX) |
Camera Lens Description | 300 month |
About this item
- Versatile, Ultra High Power 16.7X Zoom Lens
- Focal Length Range : 18 to 300 millimeter, Minimum Focus Distance : 1.48 feet( 0.45 meter) Only at 300 millimeter zoom setting
- LC-77 front lens cap, LF-4 Rear lens cap, HB-58 Hood / Product packaging : White plain box
- 3 Extra low Dispersion (ED) Elements, 3 Aspherical Elements
- Silent Wave Motor (SWM), 77 millimeter Filter Thread,Format Compatibility Nikon DX. Lens construction:19 elements in 14 groups (including 3 aspherical lens elements and 3 ED lens elements)
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Auto focus | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Picture quality | 4.6 | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | 4.8 | — |
Image stabilization | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.6 | — | 5.0 |
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lens type | Wide Angle | Standard | Zoom lens | Telephoto | Standard | Wide Angle, Normal, Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon F | Nikon F (DX) |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus, Auto/Manual | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Ultrasonic |
minimum focal length | 18 millimeters | 18 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 18 millimeters |
max focal length | 300 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 300 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
real angle of view | 0 arc minute | 0 arc minute | — | 0 arc minute | 0 degrees | — |
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Product Dimensions | 4.72 x 3.27 x 3.27 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.83 pounds |
ASIN | B008B14VAK |
Item model number | 2196 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,537 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 12, 2012 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
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Nikon’s most powerful all-in-one zoom lens ever. If you want a single lens that can cover every imaginable shooting situation, from wide-angle group shots all the way to ultra-high-power zoom shots, look no further than the new AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18–300mm. Boasting the longest reach of any NIKKOR all-in-one zoom lens, it delivers the equivalent of 450mm of super-telephoto power— enough reach to bring the most distant action up close. Nikon’s second generation Vibration Reduction (VR II) image stabilization ensures every photo and HD video is razor-sharp, and Nikon’s advanced lens technologies deliver consistent, exceptional performance in any setting. It’s even great for close-up shooting (as close as 1.48 ft from your subject at 300mm). Even more amazing, the AF-S DX Zoom-NIKKOR 18-300mm does all this in a surprisingly compact, lightweight lens.
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Customers like the quality, value, autofocus, and zoom range of the camera lens. For example, they mention it works well in close ups, and is well worth the price. Some appreciate the versatility, and sharpness. That said, opinions are mixed on the weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it works well in close ups, produces brilliant images, and is a very high quality lens. It's a good walk-around lens that excels for daytime shots of kids, sports, and vacation snapshots.
"...5. It works very well in close ups. My 55-300mm didn’t focus within about 3 or 4 feet. This one works down to about a foot and a half at 300mm...." Read more
"...This lens reached out and produced brilliant images that the 18-200 could not have done, which rivaled the qualities of the images that my 70-200..." Read more
"...RAW format, opened them up in Photoshop CS5 RAW editor and the results were AMAZING!..." Read more
"...That's saying a lot, as the 70-300 in particular is a very high quality lens even though it isn't in Nikon's higher priced "professional" lens..." Read more
Customers like the value of the Swiss Army lens. They say it's well worth the price, weight, and cost. Customers are also impresseded with the minimal trade off and the solidly built and hefty design.
"...Well worth the price if an all-in-one lens is what you're looking for...." Read more
"...The convenience of having this Swiss Army lens is well worth the weight...." Read more
"...It's that solidly built and hefty. But, oh what a magical brick this is! The results are stunning...." Read more
"This now is the best lens in the lineup! Price was great, ship time was OK. Product was packaged impeccably." Read more
Customers like the autofocus of the lens. They say it works well, is fast, and accurate. Some customers also mention that the lens is perfect for that trip and that it takes street shots. Overall, most are satisfied with the autofocusing capabilities of the product.
"...This is a remarkable upgrade from the stock lens.2. Speed. With the large objective lens means more photons are making it down the pipe...." Read more
"...The focusing is very fast and the VR is awesome...." Read more
"...But it's faster, I no longer have to switch lenses, and reach has been extended by 50%...." Read more
"This now is the best lens in the lineup! Price was great, ship time was OK. Product was packaged impeccably." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the zoom range of the camera lens. They mention that it has an incredible 16x dynamic zoom range, and is able to take full zoom handheld shots with no focus problem. The wide focal length range saves having to carry and change lenses, and it's perfect for zooming in on wildlife pictures.
"...situations and you can lock the zoom at 18mm for carrying and easily unlock it to zoom. The VR II in this lens is the best yet!..." Read more
"...The lens handles very nicely. Good manual focus and smooth zoom with just enough stiffness that you really don't get much lens creep...." Read more
"...But it's faster, I no longer have to switch lenses, and reach has been extended by 50%...." Read more
"...This is Nikon's best super zoom, and the industry's best to boot...." Read more
Customers find the lens versatile, superb, and an all-in-one lens. They say it saves them from carting several lenses around and is an all purpose everyday lens.
"...So, if you are debating on buying this zoom - buy it! It's the most versatile lens out there for a DX format camera...." Read more
"...It's just crazy versatile, and honestly, as stated by another reviewer, it totally matches the capabilities of the 70-300VR, which is an excellent..." Read more
"...The lens is so convenient and versatile, I'm not sure if I'll ever use the 18-200 again...." Read more
"...its all-in-one lens and very versatile so with this lens u don't need anymore to change one lens to another lens...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the camera lens. They mention that it is very sharp and able to focus pretty fast and close to objects. Some say that they have seen no problems with sharpness, nor misfocusing, nor focusing speed. They also appreciate the range of the lens, saying it is even sharp at 300 mm and can focus from 1 meter. Customers also mention that the results are clear and precise.
"...Sharpness is excellent, even at slowish shutter speeds (sample uploaded)...." Read more
"...I saw no problems with sharpness, nor misfocusing, nor focusing speed, etc, with either..." Read more
"...its razor sharp, same sharp like other legendary lens.focusing so fast n quiet build in silent wave motor...." Read more
"...Sharp all around, lens has not creeped on me so far, has 2 VR settings and a 18mm Lock .. MF ring is decent...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the lens. Some mention that it's reasonably sized, with manageable proportions. They say it fits great in their case Logic SLR-205 sling bag, while others say that it was way too big for their Nikon D3200.
"...This is not a small lens. It is significantly larger than the excellent Nikon 18-200VR lens, with which I am very familiar...." Read more
"...The barrel is much larger, tho.So, if you are debating on buying this zoom - buy it!..." Read more
"...It is a workhorse, but it's not a perfect fit for all situations.I included some photos to offer examples of its performance outdoors...." Read more
"...suffice to say it's quite a bit bigger all around, but the proportions are manageable. It's shorter than my 70-300VR, though girthier and heavier...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the camera lens. They mention that it is a bit heavy and bulky.
"...It is, however, a heavy lens. The D7000 is a good solid camera body sporting a magnesium alloy body that can take some rough handling...." Read more
"...Seriously, get this lens, you simply won't regret it. But, it IS heavy...that's really the ONLY thing you need to consider before pulling the trigger." Read more
"...This lens is heavy compared to the camera, so it doesn't balance the same way when hanging around my neck...." Read more
"...so (then again once you use a "Bigma", large is relative), and it's heavy...." Read more
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A good camera body needs a good lens. And the Nikon 18-300mm f/3.4-5.6G AF-S DX is what you are looking for. There are cheaper lenses and they are fine and all, but once you have attached this lens to your camera body, you will truly understand the time you have wasted.
I had long ago purchased the Nikon 55-300mm ED VR AF-S DX lens as my long range telephone lens. It’s a good lens and all, but it is slow and a very slight lens blur, which I manage by dropping the f-stop down as far as practical, many time relying on the vibration reduction to save a shot.
With the Nikon 18-300mm lens, I no longer have to do that. It is a much faster lens with a very nice bump up in clarity, sharp images and an improvement in color performance. It also replaces two lenses in my case (The stock 18-105mm that came with the camera and the 55-300mm ED I mentioned above)
It is, however, a heavy lens. The D7000 is a good solid camera body sporting a magnesium alloy body that can take some rough handling. This make it much heavier than the other mid-range cameras and the addition of the 18-300mm lens is going to be something to consider as the weight is remarkable in comparison. I’m an athletic person so it isn’t too bad, but my wife thinks its nuts. I will admit that I am investing in a longer and heavier strap to compensate.
Here is something else I must mention. Too many people buy these cameras and never learn how to get the most out of them. Too often as not, the problem lies behind the camera body and not within. To get the most out of your camera and this lens, you will have to invest some time in studying the manuals that come with your equipment. If they are too dry and technical (Yes I agree with you there) there are several inexpensive guides available that will help you immensely. I’m not so high and mighty that I can’t admit I buy two or three of them when I get a new camera.
Allow me to list a few high points:
1. Clarity. This is a remarkable upgrade from the stock lens.
2. Speed. With the large objective lens means more photons are making it down the pipe. This camera will work well in a broader range of light conditions.
3. VR or Vibration Reduction works very well with this lens. There are two modes to VR as well; Normal, which works well in most “on foot” applications, and Active for when you are in a moving vehicle.
4. Build quality. It feels like it can take some rough handling, though I have no intention of trying that out intentionally.
5. It works very well in close ups. My 55-300mm didn’t focus within about 3 or 4 feet. This one works down to about a foot and a half at 300mm. Not exactly Macro, but it will work in a pinch.
6. The lens comes with a lens hood, which I recommend keeping attached to protect against bumps and bangs.
What I would like to have seen.
1. Tripod mount on the lens would have been nice, but I can get over it.
Unless something happens in the future, such as a catastrophic failure or it suddenly decides to melt in the rain, this one rates the full five stars.
This is not a small lens. It is significantly larger than the excellent Nikon 18-200VR lens, with which I am very familiar. Some may prefer to give up the extra 100mm in reach in exchange for the smaller size of the 18-200VR. I will say though, that for photographing wildlife there is simply no comparison between the 18-200 and the 18-300 -- I proved that to my own satisfaction shooting birds at our local ecological reserve. This lens reached out and produced brilliant images that the 18-200 could not have done, which rivaled the qualities of the images that my 70-200 F/2.8 with teleconverter (my dedicated wildlife lens) could have done.
Whether this lens is too big (or heavy) for you is a personal decision. I went to a camera shop and hefted and handled the lens, and I basically decided that it was not nearly as big and bulky as some of the reviews would have you believe. Unlike the pro-quality lenses, this one has a plastic body (but metal on the lens-camera interface mount) and is accordingly much lighter than the pro lenses of similar size would be. This is a feature, not a shortcoming for me. I do not need a metal lens and I do not want the weight that this would entail on my largely plastic Nikon D5300 camera. For me, if I am carrying a DSLR around I expect some size and weight. If I want something that I barely notice I take my Canon S100 pocket camera.
More professional reviews will fill you in on more detailed characteristics of this lens. It is less sharp at the far end (300mm) and certainly there is edge softness at 18mm. But at the end of the day this lens can produce excellent images that have that Nikon "pop" that we all look for. This lens also has very nice Bokeh -- that pleasing look that out-of-focus background will have with the better lenses. Additionally, when coupled with a modern camera body such as my beloved Nikon D5300, it is possible to use higher ISOs which lessen the importance of faster F-stop specifications on one's lens. I noticed no lens creep while carrying the lens, although it does have a lock to prevent this.
The VRII on this lens functions very well. It enables practical indoor shooting without flash under many circumstances, and really adds to the utility of the lens.
I read many reviews of this lens before buying it. Speaking as at most an advanced amateur, I will say that this lens surprised me completely when I took it into the field and shot flying birds with it. The images were sharp, contrasty, with excellent color and, as I said above, they had that Nikon "pop" that we expect from good glass. This one is worthy of consideration by anyone looking for a single do-all lens. RJB.
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Solid build and a high quality of lens
I had it until my camera broke (5 years) then sold it at a very good price
Cela change du tout au tout, et amène un confort de prise de vue incomparable.
Quelques défauts très vite corrigés par le boîtier et une mise au point ultra rapide associée à un dispositif anti "tremblote" ultra performant (très utile en 300 mm ou l'on peut s'affranchir d'un pied photo).
Cet objectif est un peu lourd à la longue mais l'on a rien sans rien.
UPDATE 27-01-14
So, a quick update after using this lens for a while, it's still heavy - but I'm used to it now and as I also use a battery grip, weight was never going to be an issue anyway. There is a little distortion but that is very easily removed in photoshop camera raw. There is no lens creep so I have yet to use the lock button, and the lens has never been off the camera since I bought it.
Aunque vino de Alemania por Correos, al ser una compra importante, considero que no es el transporte adecuado.
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