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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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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

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  • 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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  • AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras
  • LC-77 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
  • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
  • HB-58 Bayonet Lens Hood
  • CL-1120 Soft Case
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    Product Description

    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.

    Customer reviews

    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    511 global ratings

    Customers say

    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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    193 customers mention183 positive10 negative

    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

    52 customers mention40 positive12 negative

    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

    50 customers mention42 positive8 negative

    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

    40 customers mention40 positive0 negative

    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

    26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

    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

    19 customers mention16 positive3 negative

    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

    22 customers mention10 positive12 negative

    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

    87 customers mention12 positive75 negative

    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

    Versatility Nirvana
    5 Stars
    Versatility Nirvana
    Wow, I didn't know this was possible. I loved my Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, but I wished I could focus closer and go wider. I loved my Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom Nikkor Lens, but often wished it had more reach. After selling both to have an affair with the Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM SLD Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital DSLR Camera, which while fun was doomed to be a short term thing. Anyway, I always wished there could be such a lens, and now it's here. Remarkably the length of time from first seemingly reputable rumor to announcement to being in my hands.Initial impressions:It's large, though not exceptionally so (then again once you use a "Bigma", large is relative), and it's heavy. Not having my 18-200VR anymore it's hard to make direct comparisons, but 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. Build quality is excellent (Nikon's high end consumer grade), and everything has a tight smooth operation.When mounted on my Nikon D90 12.3MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only) (freshly updated to correct for distortions with this new lens), it is relatively balanced, but having a grip helps. It quickly starts to extend, and when fully extended, the minimum focus distance isn't far from the front of the lens (that spec is based off of the plane where the sensor is, not anything on the lens). Focus seems a bit slower than what I'm used to, but still fast (more of an acute observance than anything problematic), but results are sharp and precise. VR works brilliantly (FYI, I believe it was off by default), and I get crisp results often at 1/60 when shooting at 300mm (or whatever the effective focal length actually is).I haven't pixel peeped yet, but initial results are as I expected. Solid, reliable, and sharp. Contrast could be better, but that's compared to my primes, and it's comparable to what I got from my 18-200 & 70-300 zooms. The versitility is worth the trade off, but do know you're making one (as you do with any zoom). Where Nikon has blown me away is that the trade off is so minimal. I honestly don't see much more than you'd see in an 18-105VR.Conclusion (for now):It's an amazing lens that makes minimal and well measured compromises to enable awesome versatility. As with all zooms, you give up some light gathering ability, but unlike 3rd party choices (18-270 ones at least), you never go past f/5.6, which you hit around 100mm. You also lose some contrast, but no more than Nikon's other consumer zooms, and less than 3rd party choices. AF speed is slower than some lenses, but still what I'd call fast. Size weight are definitely in a whole new league compared to 18-x lenses, but not that bad by 300mm standards (weight is a bit high). Cost, well that's a tough call, but being a Nikon, it likely will hold it's value throughout it's life.All in all, I love it.7/1/2012 UpdateGreat results on my D90! While the somewhat slow aperture does require some flexibility in regards to shutter speed/ISO, VR and modern Nikon high ISO capabilities mitigate that limitation. Heck, throw this on a D5100 (or D7000), and you'll be able to handle most scenarios between the focal length versatility of this lens and the high ISO abilities of Nikon's best (in terms of ISO) DX sensor. For me, I'm quite happy with what I see on my D90. AF is definitely a bit slower than perfect (but definitely ideal) at 300mm indoors, even with the IR emitter on my SB600. Sharpness is excellent, even at slowish shutter speeds (sample uploaded). 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 lens. This is Nikon's best super zoom, and the industry's best to boot. The 18-200VR was a compelling reason (one of my main reasons) to go with Nikon (when launched), and this a much better lens (if you're OK with the size/weight).7/13/2012 UpdateThis lens is definitely as good or better than the 18-200VR and 70-300VR combined. It doesn't give up anything to either lens. That's absolutely amazing give the inherent compromises with zooms, let alone ultra-zooms, and even more so when you consider how great those other two lenses are. You don't lose anything optically, and the size and weight penalty isn't THAT bad when compared to them, nor is the price. This is Nikon's best consumer zoom, and honestly it's every bit as impressive (in a totally different manner) as it's legendary 70-200VR II or any other pro zoom (I'm not saying it's better at a common focal length, but it makes up for that in versatility, price, and size). Anyway, if you're tempted by this lens, go for it. You won't regret it.
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