AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR
- 18-300mm
- f/3.5
- Superzoom
- Stabilized
- 550 g
- Min focus 0.48 m
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Quick answer
DX superzoom with a 16.7x range, introduced in 2014. It is lighter than the earlier 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6 and has a slower maximum aperture at the long end.
Pros
- Huge 27-450mm equivalent range
- VR
- Lighter than the earlier 18-300mm
- Zoom lock
Cons
- Slow at 300mm
- Softness at extremes
- Distortion at 18mm
Verdict
The lightest of Nikon's 18-300mm DX lenses and a handy one-lens solution.
About this lens
A 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. A walk-around zoom for Nikon DX cameras with Vibration Reduction, covering wide-angle to telephoto.
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 18-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- SWM
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.48 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.29x
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 550 g
- Length
- 99 mm
- Diameter
- 78.5 mm
Specification source: imaging.nikon.com
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR?
- Travel
- Safari on DX
- Everyday single-lens kit
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–450mm | 4.6–67.4° | 5.5–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent range of the Nikon 18-300mm on DX?
Roughly 27-450mm in full-frame terms, a very long reach for one DX lens.
What is the difference between the f/3.5-5.6 and f/3.5-6.3 versions?
The f/3.5-6.3 is lighter at about 550g and has a slightly narrower aperture at long focal lengths.
Does the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 have VR?
Yes, it has VR for handheld shots at the long end.
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