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

The ultimate all-in-one DX zoom lens

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 2196

Key Features

FORMAT DX-format (APS-C) lens with 16.7x zoom range
APERTURE Variable f/3.5-5.6 aperture with 9 rounded blades
OPTICS 3 ED and 3 Aspherical glass elements
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet AF
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR) providing up to 3.5 stops
FOCUSING Internal focusing with M/A and M focus modes
CONSTRUCTION High-quality plastic barrel with metal mount
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating for flare reduction
MIN FOCUS 0.45m (1.48 ft) minimum focus distance
FILTER 77mm front filter thread
ZOOM LOCK Integrated zoom lock switch to prevent creep
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras
WEIGHT Approximately 830g (29.3 oz)

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Rubber gasket on mount only

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

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-300mm
Maximum Aperture f/3.5-5.6
Minimum Aperture f/22-32
Lens Construction 19 elements in 14 groups
Angle of View 76u00b0 - 5u00b020'
Minimum Focus Distance 0.45m
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.32x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 77mm
Focus Motor SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
Stabilization VR (Vibration Reduction)
Weight 830g
Dimensions 83mm x 120mm
Mount Nikon F-mount
Format DX