Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens entices buyers with a long zoom range, but image quality at the telephoto end is lacking.

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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/ 1

Product details

  • Maximum magnification of 032x
  • Angle of view from 76 degree to 5 degree 20'. Focal length range: 18 300 millimeter, minimum focus distance: 16 feet (048 meter)
  • Aperture range from f/35 to f/22
  • Angle of view from 76 to 520'

PROS

+ Long 16.7x zoom range.
+ Optical stabilization.
+ 1:3 macro magnification.
+ Relatively light and compact.

CONS

- Distortion throughout range.
- Weak edge and telephoto performance.
- Hood not included.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on March 16, 2017
The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens entices buyers with a long zoom range, but image quality at the telephoto end is lacking.
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