Nikon Lens
Apr 24, 2015 21:09:28 #
Lucius
Loc: Denver, Colorado
How sharp/good is the Nikon 18 -300 3.5 5.6 lens. I am thinking of making it my main every day lens
Apr 24, 2015 21:15:42 #
Apr 25, 2015 06:15:20 #
Lucius wrote:
How sharp/good is the Nikon 18 -300 3.5 5.6 lens. I am thinking of making it my main every day lens
It's ok through 150, not great as you get to 300. Better option all around is the 18-200. Though still a bit soft, you can still use it at 200, and it is sharper than the 18-300 at 200mm.
Cameras with higher pixel density will reveal any lens's flaws more than lower mp cameras.
Apr 25, 2015 06:58:59 #
The 18-140mm f3.5-5.6 receives positive reviews, I like mine.
Lucius wrote:
How sharp/good is the Nikon 18 -300 3.5 5.6 lens. I am thinking of making it my main every day lens
Apr 25, 2015 07:27:09 #
ABJanes wrote:
The 18-140mm f3.5-5.6 receives positive reviews, I like mine.
Another great choice!
Apr 25, 2015 09:47:57 #
Apr 25, 2015 09:51:06 #
Lucius
Loc: Denver, Colorado
I have a Nikon 7100 that I am will be using it with. I am replacing the Nikon 18 - 105 that came with the camera.
Apr 25, 2015 10:35:55 #
The reviews that I've seen indicate that it's a good all-in-one lens. There are two versions. One is an f/3.5-5.6 and the other is f/3.5-6.3. The f/3.5-5.6 is much heavier.
I have a Sigma 18-300 that I'm very happy with. It costs $579 compare to almost $1000 for the Nikons. I would give it serious consideration.
I have a Sigma 18-300 that I'm very happy with. It costs $579 compare to almost $1000 for the Nikons. I would give it serious consideration.
Apr 25, 2015 12:31:12 #
I looked into it as well and ended up happy on my D7200 with the Sigma 18-300 and a little more money in my wallet for the next GAS attack. It's good for an all around lens and is pretty sharp out to about 250mm.
Apr 25, 2015 23:01:10 #
How good this lens is will depend entirely on you. If you practice good focusing techniques, e.g. using a tripod,monopod or Puffin Pad, the lens will be a very good performer even out at 300mm.
If convenience is important to you, this lens is superb -- it is extremely versatile.
But, if you shoot a lot of lens charts and obsess about lab tests you will not be happy. It is very slightly, almost imperceptibly, softer than a few other lenses when considered objectively.
There are two versions -- the older version which is f5.6 and a newer version which is f6.3. The older is a little hefty but focuses quicker. The weight factor is something you should assess.
I know of professionals who prize the Nikon 18-300mm because it delivers quality and so conveniently. One in fact has one of his images, shot with the older version, used as a billboard for a major company.
In practical terms this is a very good lens.
If convenience is important to you, this lens is superb -- it is extremely versatile.
But, if you shoot a lot of lens charts and obsess about lab tests you will not be happy. It is very slightly, almost imperceptibly, softer than a few other lenses when considered objectively.
There are two versions -- the older version which is f5.6 and a newer version which is f6.3. The older is a little hefty but focuses quicker. The weight factor is something you should assess.
I know of professionals who prize the Nikon 18-300mm because it delivers quality and so conveniently. One in fact has one of his images, shot with the older version, used as a billboard for a major company.
In practical terms this is a very good lens.
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