New 18-300mm Nikon for less than $300?? WOW! (Page 2): I saw the same thing, somewhere. Can't recall, but I was sure it was an e-mail.

buffmaloney Loc: Indiana

MT Shooter wrote:

I am sure it is a misprint, but in an email I got from Adorama they clearly show the pre-order price for the new, smaller version of the 18-300mm VR Nikon lens as only $299.95.

Put me down for a dozen Helen!

I saw the same thing, somewhere. Can't recall, but I was sure it was an e-mail.

Tea8 Loc: Where the wind comes sweeping down the plain.

Someone must have forgotten when April Fool's was when they went to send out the email.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Ol' Frank wrote:

I wondered why Adorama was laughing at my order. Seems the real price for that lens is $996.95. Almost made me cry. And I really WANTED to NEED that lens. :thumbup:

You DO need it! money is irrelevant. Order it.

grumpy52

Just bought used pristine 18-300 3.5 from contact her on the hog for $750.00 including UV , ND filters. I figure I saved between $350.00 - $400.00 depending on the cost of filters and no sales tax!

deepdiverv Loc: arizona

I think they are in the $ 800.00 - 900.00 range.

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Mike D. wrote:

Whatever happened to the good old days when you had to eat it if you printed such a mistake. Oh well, we can dream.

When I worked at Radio Shack, back in the 90s, if we put the wrong price on an item, we were supposed to sell it to the customer at that price. Why? Because it was OUR FAULT that the price was wrong.

Nuclear13 Loc: North Lauderdale, Florida

Steve Stoneblossom: There is a difference in the 18-300 I bought and the one you show in the ad that you posted. The one I have is f1:3.5-5.6G ED VR & the one in the ad is f1:3.5-6.3G ED VR. That is probably why there is about $100.00 difference in price. Still it's still a good buy when it replaces two big lenses that you don't have to lug around. As for the original inquiry about the 299.95 price I still think it's a typo error. Companies have wised up & always print a disclaimer in small print at the bottom of the ad in case that happens. Good luck in trying to get it for 299.95. It ain't never going to happen unless the glass is inferior. I'm attaching two pictures that I took with my lens. Hope you guys like them.

skiman Loc: Ventura, CA

jerryc41 wrote:

Interesting. It says "new version," but no new specs. B&H has the 18-300mm for $996.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/872407-REG/Nikon_AF_S_DX_18_300mm_f_3_5_5_6G.html

You are looking at the old version. The new one is smaller 3x3.8 67mm filter vs 3.3x4.7 77mm filter, it is lighter 19.4oz vs 29.3oz (as it has less elements 16 in 12 groups vs 19 in 14 groups). It is also slower at f/6.3 on the long end. Also. it only has 7 blades instead of 9 so the bokeh may not be as nice.

Trout man Loc: Alabama

MT Shooter wrote:

I am sure it is a misprint, but in an email I got from Adorama they clearly show the pre-order price for the new, smaller version of the 18-300mm VR Nikon lens as only $299.95.

Put me down for a dozen Helen!

I have that lens but it's a 3.5 - 5.6 G ED not a 3.5 - 6.3 G Something is up but better be a real bright day.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Trout man wrote:

I have that lens but it's a 3.5 - 5.6 G ED not a 3.5 - 6.3 G Something is up but better be a real bright day.

The lens is a new, smaller version just announced. Easy to see the difference as the new one actually LOOKS like the DX lens that it is. F6.3 is a result of the smaller 67mm filter size as compared to the original which takes a 77mm filter.

Jamers Loc: Michigan

MT Shooter wrote:

The lens is a new, smaller version just announced. Easy to see the difference as the new one actually LOOKS like the DX lens that it is. F6.3 is a result of the smaller 67mm filter size as compared to the original which takes a 77mm filter.

What would the resolution of the new model be on a D800e?

JD750 Loc: SoCal

MT Shooter wrote:

I am sure it is a misprint, but in an email I got from Adorama they clearly show the pre-order price for the new, smaller version of the 18-300mm VR Nikon lens as only $299.95.

Put me down for a dozen Helen!

You might want consider reading a few reviews on that lens before charging out and buying it.

For example:
http://photographylife.com/the-question-of-18-300mm-lenses#more-73644

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

Jamers wrote:

What would the resolution of the new model be on a D800e?

Pitiful.
Its a DX lens.

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

jd7000 wrote:

You might want consider reading a few reviews on that lens before charging out and buying it.

For example:
http://photographylife.com/the-question-of-18-300mm-lenses#more-73644

Thanks, but I do all my own reviews of lenses.

deepdiverv Loc: arizona

I have the first version of the lens. It's great for travel. I took on a trip to Vietnam and was never lacking for another lens. In photo quality I

nikon 18-300mm D7100