Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Lens Summary

Brand: Nikon

Also Known As: Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

Lens Type: Zoom Lens

Format: APS-C / DX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Nikon F

Release Date: 2012-06-14

MSRP Price: $999

Made in: Thailand

Infrared Rating: Good

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: Ultra-high-power 16.7x all-in-one zoom lens with Nikon\'s second-generation Vibration Reduction (VR II) for beautiful, sharp images in varied shooting situations. Suprisingly compact and lightweight, an extremely versatile all-in-one DX-format lens.

Photography Life Review Summary: The Nikon 18-300mm is a very average lens with average performance overall. It is optically worse than the 18-200mm and it is much bigger and heavier in comparison. It has plenty of distortion, chromatic aberration, vignetting and other issues, but worst of all – its optical performance and focus accuracy at long focal lengths is disappointing. Personally, I would rather opt for the 18-105mm kit lens or the 18-200mm, both of which are cheaper and better optically. Add the focus breathing “feature” and it becomes more like a 18-135mm lens, so you are not getting the full 300mm anyway (except if shooting objects at infinity). Read the full Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Review by Photography Life.


Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Specifications

Lens Specifications
* Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area 
Lens TypeZoom Lens
Focal Length18-300mm
Mount TypeNikon F
FormatAPS-C / DX
Compatible Format(s)APS-C, Nikon F DX
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Zoom Ratio16.7x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio0.32x
Vibration Reduction (Image Stabilization)Yes
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/3.5-5.6
Minimum Aperturef/22-32
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)76°
Minimum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format)5°20'
Optical Information
Lens Elements19
Lens Groups14
Diaphragm Blades9
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements3
Aspherical Elements3
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)Yes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance0.45m
Focus Mode SwitchAuto, Manual
G-typeYes
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size77mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions83 x 120mm
Weight830g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack
Supplied AccessoriesLC-77 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, HB-58 Bayonet Lens Hood, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap, CL-1120 Soft Lens Case

Lens Construction

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens construction

MTF Chart

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR MTF Curve

Image Samples

Architecture #1 Waterfall #2

Mt Rainier Mannequin

Marmot Pose Waterfall #1

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