Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR review: Too good to be true?
By Ben Boswell - Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Lens Review| Introduction | Measurement | Comparison | Conclusion |
There is something very appealing about having a single lens that will cover all your needs, no need to change lenses: risking dust on the sensor. No need to carry a bag full of alternative focal lengths and the ease of just turning the zoom ring to get you from wide to tele. However, all these benefits come at a cost, each feature requiring a compromise on something else. That seems to be the big decision, not only for the lens manufacturer but also for the customer: is it better to have what you really need or to compromise and have what is convenient.
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Added by PaulRacecar |
July 06, 2012
Travel Lens
I just got mine. It's the same size as the 28-300mm FX lens. Take this lens along with the 12-24mm f/4 or 10-24mm, and the 35mm f/1.8 and you've got all you need for just about everything. Throw in a flash and you're done. I also require a dedicated macro, but that's my thing. I like this lens on a D7000, and it works just fine on the D3200.
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