Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR

The ultimate all-in-one DX format travel lens

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR
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LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 15
Durability 15
Price 16
Usability 16
Brand Nikon
Model 20057

Key Features

OPTICS 16 elements in 12 groups with 3 aspherical and 3 ED glass elements
ZOOM RANGE 16.7x zoom ratio covering wide-angle to telephoto
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet internal focusing
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR) providing up to 4 stops of compensation
APERTURE 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
COMPATIBILITY Designed for Nikon DX-format DSLR cameras
MIN FOCUS Close focusing distance of 0.48m throughout the zoom range
FILTER 67mm front filter thread size
CONSTRUCTION Lightweight plastic barrel design optimized for travel
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating to reduce ghosting and flare
ZOOM LOCK Physical switch to prevent lens creep during transport
WEATHER SEALING Rubber gasket at the lens mount for dust resistance
WEIGHT Compact and lightweight design at approximately 550g

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G 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 ~ Limited Rubber mount gasket only

How-to Use Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-300mm
Maximum Aperture f/3.5-6.3
Minimum Aperture f/22-40
Lens Construction 16 elements in 12 groups
Angle of View 76u00b0 - 5u00b020'
Min Focus Distance 0.48m (1.57ft)
Max Reproduction Ratio 0.3x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 67mm
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Stabilization VR (Vibration Reduction)
Dimensions 78.5 x 99 mm
Weight 550g