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| About - Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f3.5-5.6 G-ED VR |
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The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f3.5-5.6 G-ED VR is part of the SLR lens test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, SLR lens models like the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f3.5-5.6 G-ED VR are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Nikon is also a world leader in cameras and lenses. The company currently sells about dozens of auto-focus lenses and several manual focus lenses under the Nikkor brand. It splits its lenses between a standard F-Mount category and a smaller DX format class designed specifically for its small size sensor DX-format digital SLRs but can be used on full-size sensor bodies using the camera’s sensor crop settings. Nikkor auto-focus and manual-focus lenses cover a variety of focal lengths and price points and are divided into seven main categories: zoom, micro (aka macro), fisheye, wide angle, normal, telephoto, and PC, which is Nikon's tilt-shift category. |
| Features & Specs - Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f3.5-5.6 G-ED VR | |
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Kit bodies |
Nikon D90 |
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Zoom ratio |
6X |
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Bayonet |
Nikon |
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Weight (oz.) |
16 |
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| General Information | |
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| Manufacturer | Nikon Corporation |
| Manufacturer Website Address | www.nikon.com |
| Product Line | Nikkor |
| Product Name | AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens |
| Product Type | Lens |
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Excellent results and a versatile lens
7/25/2011
Pros
Consistent Output
Durable
Easily Interchangeable
Fast / accurate auto-focus
Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Indoors/Low Light
Landscape/Scenery
Weddings/Events
Comment:
This lens is one of the most versatile lens on the market. With a range of 18-200 it is an excellent lens for most situations - parties, reunions, weddings, scenery, etc. There is distortion at the widest angles, however, it is not out of the ordinary for 18-24mm lens. I highly recommend this lens for any level of photographer.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Great walkabout lens
1/24/2010
Pros
Consistent Output
Durable
Easily Interchangeable
Foolproof
Quick Focus
Rugged
Sharp Focus
Strong Construction
Cons
NONE
Best Uses
Landscape/Scenery
New Photographers
Night Photography
Portraits
Sports/Action
Travel
Weddings/Events
Wildlife Photos
Comment:
I gave this lens as gifts to a 13 year old and my wife. They do not bother with the other lenses they have any more as it has become their lens of choice. It is fast to focus, and on macro my son uses the manual focus for super tight close ups. <br />Ok it is not a metal construct, take a look at the extra cost of the pro metal construct it is double, and I doubt many casual users need that kind of quality.<br /><br />It gathers light well and does dazzling night shots, and with 6X zoom you can get candid shots no matter what. Did I mention VR??? Vibration Reduction at this price is a real bonus. It lets you zoom with a fast enough shutter speed to get the shot. The only creeping I have seen is looking straight up or straight down when we were in the cold. Under normal shooting (over 40F) this never happens<br />Get this lens, snap it on to a D-60 or D-80, and see for yourself.
How long have you owned it:
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
Good Lens "But"
7/29/2009
Pros
Decent price
Decent Range 18-105
Vibration Resistant VR
Cons
Image clarity lacking
Plastic throughout
Best Uses
Comment:
I just cannot get used to plastic lenses. This one came as part of the D-90 kit. As an owner of many glass lenses (including a Canon 50mm 1.2 I am a bit spoiled. I like the 18-105 but it can't come close to the Canon or some of my better Nikkor lenses. However, it's not a bad lens at all. It takes fairly clear images as long as you keep it in the mid range of it's zoom abilities. Say around 70 mm or so it seems to clean up a bit. As for macro work it is a far cry from a good macro with a fairly long focusing distance to the subject. If you are doing any Macro work don't expect anything dazzling out of this lens. It will hold it's own but it's best used for landscapes and that type of photography.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
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User has 2 Months of experience with this product
one of the best cheap lens out there
12/15/2008
Strength
cover useful focal lengths
Weakness
plastic
Got it with a D90 kit. this is probably one of the most satisfying kit lens in the market. It produce picture quality that isn't visually worse than any other expensive lens. VR works great and saved many of my pics. however the swm is a bit slower than expected and the build is plastic and doesn't look too durable.. other than those, its a superb kit lens!
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