Nikon 18 - 300 lens
Jul 23, 2014 10:26:08 #
Research indicates this lens is not for serious photography. Please don't shoot the messenger.
Jul 23, 2014 10:45:18 #
rlansing wrote:
Research indicates this lens is not for serious photography. Please don't shoot the messenger.
The reason research says that is because it is a DX lens. Nikon has 2 versions of the 18-300 mm lens and both are excellent for hobbyists. the 28-300 is the FX version and is considered a PROAM lens.
YEs I know this is Ken Rockwell's review but it is still pertinent.
This 28-300mm VR replaces an entire bag of lenses or zooms. No longer do I carry any other lens in this focal length range. This 28-300 really does replace every other wide, normal, tele, macro and zoom. It's Nikon's newest and best. It is superb for photographing anything that holds reasonably still.
Just as the 18-200mm VR saved us from having to carry an entire bag of lenses for DX cameras, the 28-300mm VR again saves us from carrying multiple lenses for our 35mm and FX cameras. There's no longer a need for a camera bag, since we no longer need to haul anything else. If I need an ultrawide, my 16-35mm goes in a pocket
Jul 23, 2014 11:03:44 #
dpardue wrote:
Hello everyone,
I'm still searching for a good all around lens. I've been researching the 18 - 300 today. How many of you have it? Tell me what you like or dislike about it. is it all that? Everything I read today keeps talking about how heavy it is!!
Hmmm, really how heavy can it be. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate it very much.
Thanks
Debbie
I'm still searching for a good all around lens. I've been researching the 18 - 300 today. How many of you have it? Tell me what you like or dislike about it. is it all that? Everything I read today keeps talking about how heavy it is!!
Hmmm, really how heavy can it be. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate it very much.
Thanks
Debbie
Like most lenses, it'll be as good as you are. I love mine. It replaces the 18-200 which it is nearly identical to in size and weight.
It and a D7100 are my lightweight "point and shoot" rig for kayaking and mountain biking, etc.
Jul 23, 2014 11:06:37 #
Well, that came out looking awful--I'll have to figure out how to do a better job of posting photos here...
Jul 23, 2014 11:08:25 #
moonhawk wrote:
Like most lenses, it'll be as good as you are. I love mine. It replaces the 18-200 which it is nearly identical to in size and weight.
It and a D7100 are my lightweight "point and shoot" rig for kayaking and mountain biking, etc.
It and a D7100 are my lightweight "point and shoot" rig for kayaking and mountain biking, etc.
What do you do about water in the Kayaking with your D7100? I know it is supposed to be 'weather resistant" but I am reluctant to expose my $1100 body to drizzle, rain etc. lol.
Jul 23, 2014 11:12:23 #
Hi, I use the 18 300 on my D90 and also on a D7100. don't find it heavy and it takes sharp images. Have a look at washed up2 on Flickr for examples. I carry it about all day, taking easily 100 images, I'm 70.
Jul 23, 2014 12:17:21 #
love my 28-300 on my d800 and also use it on d3200
tisrjtisrj1 wrote:
Debbie,
This is not a direct answer to your question, but perhaps something to consider. The 18-300 is for camera with a cropped sensor. What camera do you use? Is it full frame? If not, will you purchase a full frame camera in the future? My wife and I have the Nikon 28-300 which we use on our D-300 and D-800. We love this lens. The attached photo was take in BC, Canada with the 28-300.
This is not a direct answer to your question, but perhaps something to consider. The 18-300 is for camera with a cropped sensor. What camera do you use? Is it full frame? If not, will you purchase a full frame camera in the future? My wife and I have the Nikon 28-300 which we use on our D-300 and D-800. We love this lens. The attached photo was take in BC, Canada with the 28-300.
Jul 23, 2014 12:40:33 #
Bram boy
Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada
bobbennett wrote:
Wow-love the detail and clarity-great shot! I hope you got out safely! :thumbup:
it's a good shot , but not what I would call detail . if you can count single hairs
maybe .
Jul 23, 2014 13:37:48 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
dpardue wrote:
Hello everyone,
I'm still searching for a good all around lens. I've been researching the 18 - 300 today. How many of you have it? Tell me what you like or dislike about it. is it all that? Everything I read today keeps talking about how heavy it is!!
Hmmm, really how heavy can it be. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate it very much.
Thanks
Debbie
I'm still searching for a good all around lens. I've been researching the 18 - 300 today. How many of you have it? Tell me what you like or dislike about it. is it all that? Everything I read today keeps talking about how heavy it is!!
Hmmm, really how heavy can it be. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate it very much.
Thanks
Debbie
I have the original 18-300 f3.5-5.6- it is my main travel lens on my D300. With VR it has taken great shots in dark churches in Europe, and it is nice to be able to reach out to 300mm. I'd avoid the "new 18-300" that is lighter, as the f6.5? lens opening at 300mm makes it too slow, IMHO. That is why the original lens is still being sold.
Jul 23, 2014 13:50:48 #
MT Shooter wrote:
There are two of these lenses available from Nikon. The original is pretty heavy, and pricey, but very good image quality when you consider the zoom range. There is also a newer version at 2/3 the cost and 2/3 the size, but I have not handled one for comparison as of yet.
I went for the Nikon 18-200 after abandoning the bad Sigma 18-250. Could have gone to the 300mm but didn't like the weight and 200 was long enough for 95% of my work.
Jul 23, 2014 14:00:25 #
dpardue
Loc: Nashville, TN
Hello,
I have the D3100 Dx so is that not the correct lens for my camera?
Thanks.
Debbie
I have the D3100 Dx so is that not the correct lens for my camera?
Thanks.
Debbie
Jul 23, 2014 14:02:46 #
dpardue wrote:
Hello,
I have the D3100 Dx so is that not the correct lens for my camera?
Thanks.
Debbie
I have the D3100 Dx so is that not the correct lens for my camera?
Thanks.
Debbie
Either of the two Nikon 18-300mm lenses will work fine as long as they have the swm on the lens. That is the silent wave motor which focuses the lens. Any lens without the SWM will work BUT you will have to focus manually.
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