Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens
Manufacturer: Nikon Inc. Part number: 2179
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Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens price range: $199.95 - $399.00
- Reviewed by: Matthew Fitzgerald
- Edited by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 02/11/2009
- Released on: 09/15/2008
The good: Consistently sharp; lightweight.
The bad: All plastic construction, including lens mount.
The bottom line: The Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is a good choice for someone who wants more than the basic kit lens has to offer, while remaining compact and lightweight.
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7 stars
Great all around lens. Horrible plastic mounting.
by JoeNTomr on May 12, 2010
Pros: Great lens for all around use. Crisp and clear. Easy to focus and manipulate.
Cons: Lens mount is cheap, thin and horribly unstable plastic. I have had the mount repaired once already and it has broken again. Area around lens cap is also starting to wear after one year of use. Nothing drastic or faulty but cometically ugly.
Summary: Take extra precautions when using and storing this lens. Cold weather will cause the lens mount to snap. A slight bump will cause the mount to snap. Nikon will repair ...
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Summary: Take extra precautions when using and storing this lens. Cold weather will cause the lens mount to snap. A slight bump will cause the mount to snap. Nikon will repair the lens if under warranty (and no signs of dropping) but the repair time is LONG.
Quality of the lens, otherwise, is very good.
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10 stars
Excellent! Huge bang for your buck!
by TY-Photography on February 22, 2009
Pros: Price, Sharpness, Range, Weight, Vibration Reduction
Cons: Build, Lack of distance scale, Distortion at 18-22mm
Summary: I sure am surprised that I am the first person to review this awesome lens! I am very happy that I decided to drop the $250 on this lens. I ...
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Summary: I sure am surprised that I am the first person to review this awesome lens! I am very happy that I decided to drop the $250 on this lens. I was shooting with the Nikon 18-70mm lens, which was already great for a main lens - but I was ready for something that added some range and low light usability. The lens is quite sharp throughout. Although not perfect - I consider it sharp as it is sold as part of the D90 kit. It may not be 100% tack sharp - but it's very impressive for a lens found under $300! The range is also very convenient and useful for travel if you decide not to drop the circa $600 on the the 18-200mm, which doesn't always deliver as much sharpness as we wish for! The vibration reduction works fantastically - especially since the maximum aperture is just average. Luckily - the image quality is ideal at maximum aperture, so no stopping down is required. Anyway - I'm rambling - so just go ahead and give this lens a try if you're thinking about it!
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- Manufacturer: Nikon Inc.
- Part number: 2179
- Description: This 5.8x zoom, designed exclusively for use with Nikon's DX-format, features Nikon's VR image stabilization and is perfect for portraits and action.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Length 3.5 in
- Diameter 3 in
- Weight 14.8 oz
Lens System
- Lens System Zoom lens
- Special Functions Zoom
- Intended For Digital SLR,
35mm SLR - Focal Length 18 mm - 105 mm
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 5.8 x
- Magnification 1 / 5
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Min Focus Range 17.7 in
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Max View Angle 76 degrees
- Min View Angle 15.3 degrees
- Lens Construction 11 group(s) / 15 element(s)
- Filter Size 67 mm
- Diaphragm Blades 7
- Lens Coating Nikon Super Integrated Coating
- Mounting Type Nikon F
- Features VR (Vibration Reduction) ,
Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ,
Aspherical lens ,
ED glass
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Dust cap,
Carrying pouch,
Lens cap,
Lens hood
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