Nikon AF-S Nikkor DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR
Lens
Nikon has launched the AF-S Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, a 16.7x super
zoom for APS-C DSLRs. The 18-300mm offers the highest ever zoom ratio for a
Nikon interchangeable lens, giving a 27-450mm equivalent range on one of the
company's DX-format cameras. The lens is a much more complex design than the
existing
18-200mm - utilizing 19 elements in 14 groups and, at 120mm long, is 23%
longer. It features a 77mm filter thread. It's an excellent multi-use lens that
can be used anywhere on any subject. The long-range 18 - 300mm focal
length can cover everything from wide-angle shots to high-power zoom shots. It
delivers the equivalent of 450mm of telephoto range and it's also great for
close-up shots - as close as 1.48 feet from your subject at 300mm.
Building on the popularity and versatility of Nikon’s telephoto zoom lens lineup
which includes both the NIKKOR
18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 and 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lenses, the new
18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is Nikon’s longest focal range ever, with an
astounding 16.7X ultrahigh-ratio zoom range. The DX-format 18-300mm VR
lens is surprisingly compact, lightweight and covers a focal range from
wide-angle 18mm to super-telephoto 300mm, equivalent to a focal length of 27mm
to 450mm in FX/35mm format. At the 300mm focal length setting, the lens large
f/5.6 aperture enables photographers to shoot at faster shutter speeds with
shallow depth-of-field. This new super telephoto zoom lens is ideal for taking
stills when travelling and for all around general photography including
landscapes, portraits and distant subjects. The 18-300mm lens is also
excellent for recording HD video as it can be used for wide establishing shots,
medium close-up shots and extreme telephoto sequences when the users want to
separate the subject from the background.
In addition to the obvious advantages of a long 16.7x telephoto zoom range, the
lens also employs a zoom-lock switch, and 9-blade rounded diaphragm opening and
three ED and aspherical lens elements. The zoom-lock switch helps to keep the
lens secure when it is not in use, preventing it from extending and getting
bumped or damaged. And utilizing a 9-blade rounded diaphragm allows for
beautiful bokeh and blurred background effects in photos with a shallower depth
of field. Having three ED glass elements and three aspherical elements
means this lens will provide you and your camera with spectacular image quality,
clarity and contrast in every frame you capture. It's suited for all levels of
photography and video capture, from amateur to professional. Plus, it touts
features like Nikon's Super Integrated Coating, internal focus, silent wave
motor and M/A (manual/auto) focus mode switch.
To capture stunningly sharp images with excellent clarity and colour
reproduction or HD video that exhibits sharp critical focus with a dramatic
depth of field, the new 18-300mm VR empower photographers with a variety
of exclusive core NIKKOR technologies. Unit is equipped with Nikon’s Vibration
Reduction (VR) II image stabilization system which provides the equivalent of a
shutter speed approximately four stops faster. The built-in Vibration Reduction
will help photographers create blur-free images and video while shooting
handheld and in challenging lighting conditions. Two focus modes,
manual-priority autofocus (M/A) and manual focus (M), are easily selected. When
either lens is in manual-priority autofocus (M/A) mode, users will be able to
instantly switch from autofocus to manual focus operation by simply rotating the
focus ring, even during AF servo operation. Additionally 18-300mm feature
an internal focusing system, providing fast focus without changing the length of
the lens while retaining working distance through the focus range, and Nikon’s
Silent Wave Motor (SWM) technology designed to deliver fast, accurate and
quiet AF performance. The 18-300mm also boast Nikon’s Super Integrated
Coating (SIC) which provides superb colour reproduction, colour consistency
and reduced flaring.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor DX 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
Features:
Versatile, Ultra-High Power 16.7x Zoom Lens
Vibration Reduction Image Stabilization for clear image
Three Aspherical elements and three extra-low dispersion glass ED elements
eliminate spherical and chromatic abbreviation
Deliver a beautiful, natural background blur (Bokeh) at its wider aperture
settings
M/A (Manual/Auto) Focus Mode Switch
Focus to 1.48 Feet at 300mm
Wide angle G-Type lens with distance information
Internal focus and round 9-blade diaphragm
Protect the lens barrel at its minimum focal length, preventing the lens from
extending during transport
Super Integrated Coating enhances light transmission and offers superior colour
consistency and reduced flare
Specifications:
Mount Type: Nikon F-Bayonet
Focal Length: Focal Length
Zoom Ratio: 16.7x
Maximum Aperture: f/3.5
Minimum Aperture: f/22-32
Format: DX
Maximum Angle of View: (DX-format) 76°
Minimum Angle of View: (DX-format) 5°20'
Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.32x
Lens Elements: 19
Lens Groups: 14
Optical Conversion Factor: 1.5x
Compatible Format (s): DX
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization: Yes
Diaphragm Blades: 9
ED Glass Elements: 3
Aspherical Elements: 3
Distance Information: Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor): Yes
Auto focus: Yes
Internal Focusing: Yes
Super Integrated Coating: Yes
Minimum Focus Distance: 1.48 ft. (0.45m) Only at 300mm zoom setting
Focus Mode: AF, Manual
G-type: Yes
Filter Size: 77mm
Accepts Filter Type: Screw-on
Dimensions (D x L): (Approx.) 3.3x4.7 in / 8.38 x 11.94 cm
Weight: 830g
Kit Contents
Nikon is the only company in the world that manufactures their imaging products
all the way from glass manufacturing to finished products. The spirit and technology to freely maneuver light are
deeply embedded in Nikon's products.
Nikkor
is a lens brand for cameras that symbolizes the sprit of Nikon.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor DX 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
LC-77 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
HB-58 Bayonet Lens Hood
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
CL-1120 Soft Lens Case
Instruction / User Manual
About Nikon Lenses
The design concept of Nikkor such as: "100 year quality" achieved through the
fusion of traditional craftsmanship with
the latest technology; lenses of such quality that they are considered works of
art reflecting the unique
craftsmanship of the master lens makers; High image quality unique to Nikon that
is both sharp and expressive; Styling
so beautiful it brings a joy of ownership without sacrificing usability.
The highly expected
Nikon VR Lenses are professional-grade lenses that is
specifically designed for portraits, studio
and wedding photographers who need an ultra-fast, quality lenses with a large
aperture for low-light circumstances.
VR technology remove image blur caused by camera wobble, mainly when shooting in
low-light conditions, permitting
photographers to use shutter speeds up to three stops slower than they would
normally use to obtain sharp, well
exposed images.
Prime lenses, are smaller, lighter and more compact than zoom lenses and tend to
be faster, offering wide apertures of
f/2.8, f/1.8 or even f/1.4. The large apertures let in more light, which
benefits the photographer in a number of ways.
Nikon Macro lenses ensure superior optical performance even at close distances
that allows you to you take photographs
that are 1:2 or 1:1 reproduction, which is ½ life size to life size respectively
without the need for any additional
accessories. It has both AF (Auto-focus) and MF (manual focus) mechanism. Nikon
Macro lenses features IF "Internal Focusing" mechanism for quiet and smooth
Auto Focus, yet the length of the Lens doesn't change during AF.
Nikon's Micro-NIKKOR lenses are designed to perform their best from infinity all
the way down to their closest
focusing distances. Moving in extremely close to the subject using a Micro-NIKKOR
lens lets you to fill the entire
frame with your subject, allowing you to expand your artistic vision.
Nikon Zoom lenses offers high-performance features in a solid body. Additionally
they possess the shortest closest-focusing distance in its class - 0.33m throughout the entire zoom range. Nikon
Zoom lenses are perfect for
photojournalism and other all-purpose photographic needs.
These elements convey an "authentic ambience" to its owner, and are passed from
yesterday to today, and from today to
tomorrow, with the aim of bringing greater joy of visual expression to people
who take photos.
For more information about, Nikon AF-S Nikkor DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens website.
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