Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR
$597 - $697
18-300 mm
autofocus 16.7x zoom lens
f/3.5-6.3
variable aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Nikon DX
  • Nikon VR Image stabilized
  • Nikon AF-S Built-in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5600.

Nikon D5600
66.3 - 4.5°
horizontal angle of view
27.5-459.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR vs other Digital camera lenses

Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Nikon VR
Zoom range Huge zoom range Help
16.7x
Max focal length Telephoto lens Help
300 mm

Cons

The Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR vs other Digital camera lenses

Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Wide minimum Poor narrowest aperture Help
f/6.3

Specifications

General
Min focal length
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 18 mm
Max focal length
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 300 mm
above average above average
Zoom range
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 16.7x
unique unique
Magnification
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 1:3.1 (0.3)

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/3.5
Wide minimum
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 f/6.3
below average below average
Tele maximum
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 f/6.3
below average below average
Tele minimum
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 f/6.3
below average below average

Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
above average above average
Focus motor
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 Nikon AF-S
Image stabilization
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 Nikon VR
unique unique
Fisheye
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 No
Tilt-shift
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 No

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Nikon DX
Length
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 99 mm
Diameter
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 79 mm
Filter size
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 67 mm
Weight
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 0.6 kg

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 66.5°
Telephoto horizontal
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 4.5°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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 46.9°
Telephoto vertical
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 3°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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 76.3°
Telephoto diagonal
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 5.4°
above average above average

Competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Nikon F Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Nikon F
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens?

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Avatar for Gypsy Grace Gypsy Grace (1:32 PM, August 22, 2016)
Is this lens Actually compatible with the Nikon D40? I'm having a hard time finding out about compatible lens for this particular model.
 
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