Am I crazy to consider the Nikon 18-300 dx lens: I now own Nikon 200-500, Nikon 24-70, Tamron 70-200 and Tamron 15-30. Considering the new Nikon 18-300 as a vacation lens for upcoming...

lrm Loc: Sarasota, FL

I now own Nikon 200-500, Nikon 24-70, Tamron 70-200 and Tamron 15-30. Considering the new Nikon 18-300 as a vacation lens for upcoming cruise. Love the quality photos from my current lenses. Will I be disappointed in the results from the 18-300? Yes I will probably rent one to compare, but I would like opinion from those who are familiar.

lrm Loc: Sarasota, FL

Oops, I forgot to mention my cameras are the Nikon D750 and D500. If get the 18-300 it would be on my D500.

rbmartiniv Loc: Nacogdoches, TX

I have a Nikon 18-300 that has become my "go to" lens. I use it on all my travels as it is great for close-ups and landscapes. On recent trips to Alaska and the Canadian Rockies that was the only lens I used. See some of the photos on my Smugmug site if you like. You can't go wrong with that lens.

lrm Loc: Sarasota, FL

RB Martin, I love your stuff. checked out your smugmug. If some or all were done with the 18-300, I will buy one today. Interestingly, I have interest in similar venues, do a bit of Maine and Canadian seaports. Do you Lightroom or Photoshop? I am at larrymcintire@smugmug.com, which I use primarily for my family to enjoy(?).

azi Loc: Columbia, Marylamd

I been using the 18-300 as my walking-around lens for over three years now because of its versatility. I get really sharp images and for me it's just light enough to hand -hold even at full extension. I have a nikon 20mm fisheye and a nikon 105mm micro which I use mainly underwater though they fit nicely in the pockets of my vest and I use where appropriate . I had other nikon lenses but I sold them since they never got used after I bought the 18-300.

rbmartiniv Loc: Nacogdoches, TX

rbmartiniv wrote:

I have a Nikon 18-300 that has become my "go to" lens. I use it on all my travels as it is great for close-ups and landscapes. On recent trips to Alaska and the Canadian Rockies that was the only lens I used. See some of the photos on my Smugmug site if you like. You can't go wrong with that lens.

I appreciate the compliments. Yes, all of Alaska and Canada were with the 18-300. Most, but not all, of the others were also, except for the Macro of course. Can't right now, but when I have a little more time today I'll be sure and take a look at your site.

Fotoserj Loc: St calixte Qc Ca

I wish canon had something in this range, I’ve got a tam 16-300 and it’s my go to walk around lens on camera most if not all the time

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

lrm wrote:

I now own Nikon 200-500, Nikon 24-70, Tamron 70-200 and Tamron 15-30. Considering the new Nikon 18-300 as a vacation lens for upcoming cruise. Love the quality photos from my current lenses. Will I be disappointed in the results from the 18-300? Yes I will probably rent one to compare, but I would like opinion from those who are familiar.

Not crazy to consider buying one. It is a superb lens

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

lrm wrote:

Oops, I forgot to mention my cameras are the Nikon D750 and D500. If get the 18-300 it would be on my D500.

Sure. I travel with the full frame equivalent, the 28-300, which is perfect for an all around lens.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

lrm wrote:

I now own Nikon 200-500, Nikon 24-70, Tamron 70-200 and Tamron 15-30. Considering the new Nikon 18-300 as a vacation lens for upcoming cruise. Love the quality photos from my current lenses. Will I be disappointed in the results from the 18-300? Yes I will probably rent one to compare, but I would like opinion from those who are familiar.

Yes, if you use it beyond 175mm. You might be better off with the 18-200, which is actually not bad on a crop camera. You will not be happy with the 18-300 at 300 at all.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

I was going to get the 18-300 but my local Nikon store was out of them. They gave me a good price on the 28-300 and since I have that focal length in Canon, I decided to go for it. I use it all the time on my D7200 and haven't had a single complaint about it.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

I don't have that lens, but I do have the 18-200 and it is awesome for a ones si=ze fits all walking around lens.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

LWW wrote:

I don't have that lens, but I do have the 18-200 and it is awesome for a ones si=ze fits all walking around lens.

I have the 18-200 also and it's the only lens I use. I've heard great things about the 18-300 but I can't justify the expense since I already have the 18-200 (2 of them, actually--the VR and VR2).

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

lrm wrote:

I now own Nikon 200-500, Nikon 24-70, Tamron 70-200 and Tamron 15-30. Considering the new Nikon 18-300 as a vacation lens for upcoming cruise. Love the quality photos from my current lenses. Will I be disappointed in the results from the 18-300? Yes I will probably rent one to compare, but I would like opinion from those who are familiar.

How about a Tamron 18-400mm? 100 more mm at a lower price.

https://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-18-400mm-f-3-5-6-3-di-ii-vc-hld-review-31259
https://digital-photography-school.com/review-tamron-18-400mm-zoom-lens/
https://www.dpreview.com/samples/9152094990/gallery-impressions-tamron-18-400-f3-5-6-3
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tamron/18-400mm.htm

iyernat

I used to own a 18-200 and I sold it as I always felt that the weight balance was best optimized until 18-140mm. After that the lens far outweighed the camera and it became an issue to keep the camera positioning correct while travelling. This is just my opinion. 18-140 is optically exactly the same as compared to 18-200 or 300mm upto the 140mm mark - but the stability is far better with 18-140mm and I believe most useful in 99% of pictures I take. It is very rare when I take that lens off my d7100.