Kit lenses.. get a unnecessary bad rap. This was taken with a nikkor 18-55mm. Try the download and then magnify.

vonzip Loc: cape cod

get a unnecessary bad rap. This was taken with a nikkor 18-55mm. Try the download and then magnify.

(Download)

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Just because it is a kit lens doesn't mean it's junk. Canon has L series kit lenses and the 1 Nikkor kit lens I own retails for over $1000.
People who say all kit lenses are junk simply don't know what they are talking about.

nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah

rmorrison1116 wrote:

Just because it is a kit lens doesn't mean it's junk. Canon has L series kit lenses and the 1 Nikkor kit lens I own retails for over $1000.
People who say all kit lenses are junk simply don't know what they are talking about.

I agree with you assessment re kit lenses. Some are really pretty nice. I can't help but ask, which Nikkor kit lens you are referring to that is a bit pricey?

Steve_m Loc: Southern California

rmorrison1116 wrote:

Just because it is a kit lens doesn't mean it's junk. Canon has L series kit lenses and the 1 Nikkor kit lens I own retails for over $1000.
People who say all kit lenses are junk simply don't know what they are talking about.

Well, that is a one way to emphasize their "importance and knowledge." Let them have it.

lamontcranston

I've had excellent results with the Nikon 18-55 VRII and the 55-210 OSS. The only downside is the cheap plastic mounting rings on those lenses. Anyone have any problems with that mounting ring on the kit lenses?

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

I agree the 18-55mm Nikon is a very good lens. I have taken many images with mine that I consider quite good.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

nervous2 wrote:

I agree with you assessment re kit lenses. Some are really pretty nice. I can't help but ask, which Nikkor kit lens you are referring to that is a bit pricey?

AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR

$1,069.95

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Nice shot. That l;ens has a good reputation.

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

lamontcranston wrote:

I've had excellent results with the Nikon 18-55 VRII and the 55-210 OSS. The only downside is the cheap plastic mounting rings on those lenses. Anyone have any problems with that mounting ring on the kit lenses?

I think plastic mounting rings are a bonus. If you drop your camera and the ring breaks it's a less than $5 fix. If it were a metal ring think of the damage that could be done to the camera lens mount. - dave

lamontcranston

wilsondl2 wrote:

I think plastic mounting rings are a bonus. If you drop your camera and the ring breaks it's a less than $5 fix. If it were a metal ring think of the damage that could be done to the camera lens mount. - dave

Others have said it cost them $100 plus postage/insurance to have it repaired/replaced at a Nikon Service Center. Where do you get it fixed for "less than $5"?

wilsondl2 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska

lamontcranston wrote:

Others have said it cost them $100 plus postage/insurance to have it repaired/replaced at a Nikon Service Center. Where do you get it fixed for "less than $5"?

Sorry, I forget some folks can't unscrew four screws and take whats left of the old mount off and replace it with less than $5 one from eBay. - Dave

lamontcranston

wilsondl2 wrote:

Sorry, I forget some folks can't unscrew four screws and take whats left of the old mount off and replace it with less than $5 one from eBay. - Dave

Thanks for the tip Dave. Just bought one off of Ebay for $4.95 shipped to keep as a spare. Now that I have one as a spare I'll likely never need it. Good insurance though.

r.grossner Loc: Rockford IL & Sarasota FL

rmorrison1116 wrote:

Just because it is a kit lens doesn't mean it's junk. Canon has L series kit lenses and the 1 Nikkor kit lens I own retails for over $1000.
People who say all kit lenses are junk simply don't know what they are talking about.

Probably the 24-120 f/4. I also have this "kit" lens and find it very sharp for a zoom of this range.