Nikon Af-s Dx Nikkor 18-300mm F/35-63g Ed Vr Lens Review
Introduction
The AF-Southward DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/iii.5-6.3G ED VR is Nikon'southward second xviii-300mm lens for DX-format cameras. More 30% lighter than the existing AF-Southward DX Nikkor xviii-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, the new lens has a brand new optical formula comprising 16 elements in 12 groups (including three ED and three aspherical lens elements), a seven-bladed iris and a smaller 67mm filter thread. The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-vi.3G ED VR is currently available for £629.00 / $896.95 in the UK and the US, respectively.
Ease of Use
The new Nikon 18-300mm VR lens mounted to a Nikon D7000 body
Tipping the scales at 550 grams, the new AF-S DX Nikkor xviii-300mm f/3.five-half-dozen.3G ED VR is 34% lighter than the older 18-300mm Nikon lens, although information technology's still nearly 100 grams heavier than the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di Two VC PZD.
In improver to being lighter, the new lens is also considerably shorter than the old one – zoomed out, the 18-300mm f/three.5-6.3G ED VR is only 99mm long, whereas its older brother is 120mm.
Zoomed out
Zoomed in
Zooming is non internal – equally you can meet, the front extends considerably upon zooming to 300mm. The ribbed zoom ring is sufficiently wide – and somewhat stiff too, but not annoyingly so. Zoom pitter-patter is not an issue.
In terms of features, the new Nikon 18-300mm VR has less to offer than the older 1. The VR (Vibration Reduction) system is less sophisticated – notably, in that location are no split up 'Active' and 'Normal' modes to choose from. The distance scale has also gone missing. On the other manus, the new lens does retain the IF (Internal Focus) machinery and SWM (Silent Wave Motor) features, too as the zoom locking switch that allows you to lock the zoom ring at the focal length of 18mm for conveying. Given that the lens isn't prone to zoom creep, in that location is trivial actual use for this switch, simply Nikon recommends that y'all employ it when carrying the camera anyway.
Front of the lens
The lens takes 67mm spiral-on filters, which are considerably cheaper than the 77mm ones needed for the 18-300mm f/three.5-5.6G ED VR. The filter thread does not rotate on focus.
Rear of the lens, isometric view
The lens is non claimed to be weatherproof, but there is a rubber seal around the lens mountain that should provide basic dust protection.
Focal Range
At the 18mm end of the zoom range, the angle of view is 76°.
Field of view at 18mm
At the 300mm end, the angle of view narrows to v° 20', which is equivalent to that of a 450mm lens on a 35mm camera trunk (at to the lowest degree when focused at infinity).
Field of view at 300mm
Focusing
With the lens attached to a D7000, auto-focus is somewhat slower and more "hesitant" than on the AF-S Nikkor 18-300mm f/three.5-5.6G ED VR. It'due south however noticeably faster than the AF-S 55-300mm f/four.v-five.6 DX telezoom, though. Thankfully the filter thread does not rotate on focus, making it that much easier to use graduated neutral density filters and polarisers. Transmission focus enthusiasts should have note that the focus ring is rather narrow and located close to the lens mount.
Distortion
Distortion at 18mm
At the 18mm setting, there is noticeable barrel distortion, every bit demonstrated in the photo above. This turns into pincushion distortion fairly soon (somewhere betwixt 28mm and 35mm). This blazon of distortion is specially visible at 50mm.
Distortion at 50mm
Chromatic Aberrations
Chromatic aberrations, typically seen equally purple or blue fringes in the peripheral areas of the paradigm, are surprisingly well controlled on this lens. The examples below show what y'all should expect in the worst example. JPEG shooters won't even notice this much, as all modern Nikon dSLRs can eliminate chromatic aberrations very effectively.
Lite Autumn-off
With the lens set to its maximum aperture, yous can see pretty heavy calorie-free fall off in the corners at the wide end of the zoom range. Stopping down helps a lot hither.
At the 300mm end, the miracle is even more pronounced.
Given that this is a DX lens, mounting it to a full-frame camera used in FX style will upshot in extremely heavy vignetting, as yous would wait.
Macro
The maximum reproduction ratio of the new Nikon 18-300mm VR lens is ane:3.125, with the minimum focus distance existence 48cm – measured from the sensor plane rather than the front lens element – at all focal lengths. The following image illustrates how close you can get to the subject; in this instance, a weather-beaten CompactFlash memory card.
Close-up performance
Bokeh
Bokeh is a discussion used for the out-of-focus areas of a photo, and is normally described in qualitative terms, such every bit smooth / creamy / harsh etc. In the AF-Southward Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.v-6.3G ED VR, Nikon employed an iris diaphragm with 7 rounded blades, which has resulted in a surprisingly decent bokeh for a zoom lens, at least in our opinion. However, recognising that bokeh evaluation is subjective, we have provided a few examples for your perusal.
Sharpness
In society to show y'all how sharp this lens is, we are providing 100% crops on the following pages.
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of Use - Sample
Images - Lens
Specs - Rating &
Conclusion - Primary
Rivals - Review
Roundup
Source: https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_afs_dx_nikkor_18_300mm_f_35_63_g_ed_vr_review
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