Nikon 18-300mm VR Lens Review
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When Nikon announced a new super telephoto DX Lens in the 18-300 VR I did not give much thought to it. As a full time pro this is not a lens that I would carry in my bag. However, this lens is not billed as a pro lens nor should any of us try and compare it to a pro lens.
I know a lot of you may be expecting me to say this smells like "don't buy it" but the truth is this lens is pretty good for what it offers. We will get to image quality and price in a few paragraphs but for now I want to remind you guys to look at this lens for who its geared towards.
This really is one lens that could replace three other lenses in your bag. This DX lens offers a huge zoom range from 18-300mm or the equivalent of 27-450mm. That is just an INSANE amount of reach. You can do everything form wide angle group shots to long distance sports captures all the way to shoot a building a long ways away.
With such a large range there are bound to be some issues. At 18mm you will notice the bowing of straight lines. These liens should be straight but instead take on an extreme bend which can be corrected in lightroom with the lens correction tool. It actually is a very effective tool when you want to get rid of those imperfections.
Another issue I saw with the lens was in the edge detail. You can see some major abbreviation going on from purples to other interesting colors. You will also notice some vignetting around the edges of the frame when you are shooting at the wider angles.
Now onto the positives about this lens. One its built extremely well with a metal mount and very nice VR mode with both active and standard. Two the range is just insane, to be able to go from an ultra wide to a full on detail shot at a distance makes this a winning lens.
There was one feature that surprised me more than anything. That was the ability to focus while zoomed out to 300mm from around 8 inches from the subject. To be able to close focus from that short of a distance is just incredible.
In the end you have to look at who this lens is for. Its for that person who does not want to take 2 or 3 kit lenses with them but once one lens. Sure that lens may be $1,000 but some people would rather pay that than have to not only change lenses but carry around multiple lenes.
Remember this is not a lens that a PRO would use on a photo shoot they were getting paid for. Its for anyone who just wants to capture the moment that was in front of them and not knit pick every single issue in the images.
If you are interested in picking up this or any other Nikon Lens please check out AllensCamera.com 215.547.2841.
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Are you guys listening to Jared?? This lens fits a need that he is describing. You guys are mentioning alternatives lenses that do NOT fit the same need. Would I want this lens? No. Because it doesn't fit my needs, but it will for plenty of others.
I SHOOT PHOTOS!!! seriously, stop it fan boys
28-300 is a full frame lens... 18-300 is a DX lens.
Don't shoot walls !
This guy loves to hear himself repeat the same things over and over and over and.....
It's looks like a machine gun.
Lol, I thought he was wearing an apron at first!
So if you ever buy a lens and it has weird prints on the barrel, that's what happened.
to me pro shooter and wedding photography is an oxymoron
I’ve seen the shortcomings of this lens coming out of “professional” lenses that are much more expensive.
I appreciate your review. I purchased this lens for my wife for Christmas this year. She shoots on a D5500 I got her last Christmas. Sometimes she take pictures for friends or family but mostly it's used for personal photos for her scrapbooks. Some reviews I read the reviewer just trashed it comparing it to professional grade glass. You admitting it falls short of pro grade but is an excellent fit for the weekend warrior type helps me feel better about my purchase. I also picked her up a Hero7 Black edition as she wanted a action cam.
Hi all! Happy New Year. I don't normally comment on product reviews. I own a Nikon 18-300mm f3.5-5.6 lens (newer and less expensive Nikor) and I have used it on a D60, D3300, and on a D7200. Unlike Jared, who does own professional equipment, all my stuff is non-professional. That said, I have never had anyone, including pros trash my photos because of the lenses I own or use. Why should they? Many use smartphone cameras and any other camera available to capture the shot. Sure, if you are selling a photo to some huge corporation, like McDonald's, it is better to get the absolute sharpest image quality you can. That doesn't mean those companies haven't purchased some really great shots taken with less than professional equipment because the photographer knew how to compose a great shot. It would have been nice if this review sold the experience of shooting great shots with a great lens. Sometimes professionals forget about composition, emotion, color, exposure, and just plain having fun. Get the lens. It's very good. Better, yet, get the newer, lighter, less expensive 18-300mm f3.5. Certainly not good enough for "the pros", although they own one. More than good enough for AllensCamera, B&H, and Adorama to sell to the rest of us. Now, get out there and take some photos. They will be great because YOU will make them great. Say hi on FB. Cheers!
Jared, thank you. Your content is informative with just the right amount of personality. Having started my professional photo and video business, you make me a better photographer.
18-300 Nikon vs 18-400 tamron which one is better other then the 100 more?
Jarod! I am very proud of you for realizing that not every viewer is a Pro or wanna be. This is the lens I recommended to my older brother for his first DSLR D3200. So glad you didn't say "Smells like... Don't buy it" with each review you become a better guide.
That shop you are in is absolutely stunning. Everyone in that shop for president. Regards from Valencia Spain.
Great video. Thanks for posting! I was wondering why the 'bowing" wasn't noticable in all the 18mm shots. Is it only noticable on horizontal lines? Tnx
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Thank you for all yours great review and information, your videos are really helpful for a beginner photographer like i, i have a nikon camera D3200 which coming with 18-55mm kit Lens but i'm not a happy with the image quality and sharpness, i decided to upgrade my lens.
Your videos are very helpful for camera enthusiasts like me.Great video.