Nikon DX AF-S 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR professional SLR Lens (International Model)

The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/ 3.5 - 6.3G ED VR Lens is a wide-range focal length lens. It can serve as your all-purpose lens from clicking casual pictures when you walk around to capturing rare scenes in serious travel photography!




The wide-range Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300 mm f/ 3.5 - 6.3G ED VR Lens is perfect for travel photography. The same holds for photo walks, where you dont know the objects likely to come across. It is a versatile unit ideal for photographers looking for an all-in-one camera lens for general and travels photography. The lens follows the paradigm pattern of other Nikon zoom lenses. The lens supports 67 mm front filters. It uses an internal focusing mechanism so that the overall size of the lens unit stays the same as the movements take place inside between the various optical components to achieve the required focus.


Our Take on Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300 mm f/ 3.5 - 6.3G
ED VR lens:
The 18-300 mm f/ 3.5 - 5.6G lens highlights a unique optical formula that incorporates 19 elements in 14 groups and includes three ED and three aspherical lenses. The optics help in reducing distortions and aberrations all through the zoom range. The barrel comprises black bicarbonate, and the manual and zoom ring has a textured finish. The lens also features a Super Integrated Coating to minimize ghosting and flare in harsh lighting conditions. It will impart better contrast and color accuracy to the images.





The Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300 mm isnt weather-resistant. However, it consists of an anti-dust rubber seal around the lens. AF drive of the lens makes use of a Silent Wave Motor, ensuring rapid and silent auto-focusing. Just like other wide-range zoom lenses, the 300mm extends when zoomed. Likewise, you can couple this lens with a full-frame camera like D610, and photos that you click get cropped to the APS-C sensor size as it is compatible with that format. The zoom ring of this lens includes marked settings at 18, 35, 70, 105, 200, and 300 mm. Moreover, it has variable aperture settings with minimum and maximum aperture that change on adjusting the focal length. The four-stop VR stabilization system minimizes interference caused by camera shakes, thereby producing sharper handheld photo shooting.


This Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300 mm lens mount consists of high-grade metal thats durable and long-wearing. Despite the optical performance variations mentioned above, the lens is best suited for casual photographers. The plus point is that it is well-built and easy to carry and use. If you are looking for a beginner-friendly or pocket-friendly Nikon camera lens, it is an excellent option.





TOP 10 KEY FEATURES:



Focal Length:
18 to 300mm


Maximum Aperture:
f/ 3.5 to 6.3


Minimum Aperture:
f/22


Lens Mount:
Nikon F


Format Compatibility:
APS-C


Angle of View:
76° to 5° 20'


Minimum Focus Distance:
1.57 ' / 48 cm


Maximum Magnification:
0.32 x



Optical Design:
16 Elements in 12 Groups


Focus Type:
Autofocus


Included in the box:
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/ 3.5 - 6.3G ED VR Lens
Nikon 67mm Snap-On Lens Cap
Nikon LF-4 Rear Lens Cap