Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR explained

AF-S DX Nikkor-Zoom 18 - 300mm 3.5 - 6.3G ED VR
Maker:Nikon
Mount:F-mount
Flength:18 - 300 mm
Flength-Eq:27 - 450 mm
Fov:1.5
Max-Mag:1/16.7
Close-Dist:0.48 m/1.6 ft.
Aperture:3.5 - 22 (wide)
6.3 - 40 (tele)
Diaphragm:7 (rounded)
Elements:16
Groups:12
Av-Diag:76˚ - 5˚20'
Application:Wide (DX relative)
Standard (DX relative)
Telephoto superzoom (DX relative)
Feat-Is:y
Feat-Usm:y
Feat-Sbf:n
Feat-Macro:n
Feat-Special:3 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements
3 Aspherical glass elements
Super Integrated Coating
Internal Focusing
Filter:67 mm screw-on
Hood:HB-39
Case:CL-1018
Min-Length:99 mm/3.8 in.
Max-Diameter:78.5 mm/3.0 in.
Weight:550 g/19.4 oz.
Start:May 2014.[1]
Msrp:$899.95 (release)
$699.95 (current)[2]

The 18-300mm 3.5-6.3G lens (not to be confused with the 18-300mm 3.5-5.6G lens) is a telephoto superzoom lens manufactured by Nikon for its line of DX DSLR cameras.

As with other DX format lenses, the smaller image circle makes it compatible only with APS-C-sized image sensors. If used on a 35mm film SLR, vignetting will occur;[3] however, the lens can be used on an FX DSLR because the camera can be automatically or manually set "DX Crop Mode", eliminating vignette, but also reducing the image area from an FX-size sensor to a DX-size sensor[4]

The lens is designed to be an all-in-one solution.[5] This lens does not replace the 18-300mm 3.5-5.6G.[6]

The differences between the lens and the 18-300mm 3.5-5.6G are as follows:

Lens 18-300mm 3.5-6.3G[7] 18-300mm 3.5-5.6G[8]
Max. F-stop 6.3 5.6
Length (mm/in.) 99/3.8 120/4.7
Diameter (mm/in.) 78.5/3.0 83/3.3
Weight (g/oz.) 550/19.4 830/29.3
Filter size 67 mm 77 mm
MSRP $699.95 $999.95[9]

Since it has the same focal length as the 3.5-5.6G, it shares the record of having the largest zoom range of any other lens (interchangeable camera lenses only) currently manufactured.[10]

Features

The lens has the following features:[11] [12]

Nikon's Silent Wave Motor to drive the autofocus mechanism quickly and almost completely silently (denotes the "AF-S on the lens body).[13]

Nikon's VR[14] (Vibration Reduction) for image stabilization (denotes the "VR" on the lens body).

Nikon's Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements to remove chromatic aberrations that may occur (denotes the "ED" on the lens body).[15]

Nikon's Internal Focusing (IF) to prevent the lens assembly from changing sizes during focusing so it can remain compact.[16]

Aspherical lens elements to remove other types of aberrations that may occur.[17]

Nikon's Super Integrated Coating on the lens elements to improve color on photographs and reducing ghosting and flaring.[18]

Specifications

Maximum reproduction ratio 0.32x
Yes (shown in camera viewfinder and display only)
Lens type G
Format DX
FX in "DX Crop Mode"
Focus Automatic
Manual

Notes and References

  1. "The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens will be available in May 2014 for suggested retail price (SRP) of $899.95".Web site: THE NEW AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300MM F/3.5-6.3G ED VR LENS IS A VERSATILE YET COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS THAT ALLOWS USERS TO GET CLOSE TO THE ACTION - Price and Availability. 2016-06-17. DPreview.com..
  2. "$699.95"Web site: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR. 2016-06-17. NikonUSA.com..
  3. "In the Nikon system, both crop sensor DX lenses and full frame FX lenses will function on crop or full frame bodies; HOWEVER (and it’s a big however), if you put a DX lens on a full frame body, you’ll see that a significant portion of the edge of the frame is black. This is caused by the smaller DX lens not reflecting the image onto the full area of the full frame sensor".Web site: The Difference Between Full-Frame and Crop Sensor DSLR Cameras. 2016-07-08. Improvephotography.com..
  4. "Essentially, DX Crop Mode avoids the heavy vignetting that we would otherwise experience when using a DX lens on an FX camera by only recording the image using a smaller section in the center of the sensor. Of course, this results in an image with a reduced resolution".Web site: What is the Difference Between Nikon DX and FX Lenses?. 2016-07-08. Photographybay.com.
  5. "'With the addition of the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR to the NIKKOR lens line-up, DX-format photographers have a compact and lightweight all-in-one telephoto zoom that can handle any photo or video challenge,' said Masahiro Horie, Director of Marketing and Planning, Nikon Inc".Web site: THE NEW AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300MM F/3.5-6.3G ED VR LENS IS A VERSATILE YET COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS THAT ALLOWS USERS TO GET CLOSE TO THE ACTION. 2016-07-10. DPreview.com..
  6. "Nikon has unveiled the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 ED VR (27-450mm equivalent). It doesn't replace that company's existing 18-300mm lens, rather it's a third of a stop slower at the long end and 30% lighter, weighing 19.4 ounces".Web site: Nikon debuts lighter 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 to DX lens lineup. 2016-06-17. DPreview.com..
  7. "Filter attachment size - 67mm", "Diameter x length (extension from lens mount) - Approx. 78.5 mm x 99 mm", "Weight - Approx. 550g (19.4 oz.)"Web site: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Review - Specifications. 2016-06-23. Photographyblog.com..
  8. "Filter-attachment size - 77 mm", "Dimensions - Approx. 83 mm diameter x 120 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)", "Weight - Approx. 830 g (29.3 oz)"Web site: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Review - Specifications. 2016-06-23. Photographyblog.com..
  9. "$999.95"Web site: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR. 2016-06-23. NikonUSA.com..
  10. "The AF-S Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR was announced in June 2012, and holds the distinction of being the longest-range superzoom available for any interchangeable-lens camera system".Web site: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR review. 2016-06-22. DPreview.com..
  11. "ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass", "IF Lens", "Silent Wave Motor", "Vibration Reduction".Web site: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR - Overview. 2016-07-12. NikonUSA.com..
  12. "Super Integrated Coating - Yes".Web site: AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR - Tech Specs. 2016-07-12. NikonUSA.com..
  13. "The AF-S motor is driven by the electronics of your camera".Web site: AF-S (AF-Silent Wave Motor): 1998. 2016-07-09. KenRockwell.com..
  14. "Based on this procedure, vibration reduction effects providing the equivalent of a shutter speed of approx. three (with VR) or four (with VRII) stops faster are confirmed".Web site: VR mode options: Normal mode. 2016-07-09. NikonUSA.com..
  15. "ED glass helps eliminate secondary chromatic aberration (green-magenta color fringes) which is what previously prevented the design of practical super speed, super sharp super teles".Web site: ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass: 1975. 2016-07-09. KenRockwell.com..
  16. "Nikon discovered that one could focus the lens by just moving some elements around inside the lens barrel".Web site: IF (Internal Focusing): 1976. 2016-07-09. KenRockwell.com..
  17. "Spherical surfaces are not the optimum shape for lenses. In fact, "spherical aberration" is the phrase used to describe a lens defect that results when one only uses a single spherical element".Web site: Aspherical Elements: 1968. 2016-07-09. KenRockwell.com..
  18. "Multicoating not only allows a reduction of lens flare and ghosting, but also increases light transmission".Web site: NIC (Nikon Integrated Coating): 1970, SIC (Nikon Super-integrated Coating). 2016-07-09. KenRockwell.com..

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