Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR 18-300mm
Offering a massive 16.7x zoom range from 18mm wide-angle to 300mm super-telephoto, this single-lens solution eliminates the need to swap glass during fast-paced shooting. The bundled kit adds practical value with a 64GB memory card, filter kit, backpack, and flexible tripod for an all-in-one starter package. This lens is best for travel photographers and hobbyists who prioritize framing flexibility over critical sharpness or macro capability.
Focal length 18-300mm
Aperture f/3.5
lens type zoom
41 Overall Score
Price £0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong aperture (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile) 76th
Cons
- Below average macro (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Constant | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR 18-300mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-300mm | 17-70mm | 16-28mm | 12-60mm | 28-135mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/22 |
| Mount | - | Fujifilm X | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 544 | 450 | 320 | 420 | 495 |
| AF Type | - | RXD | Stepping AF Motor | linear motor | SSM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR 18-300mm | 53.7 | 75.9 | 34.3 | 13.6 | 21 | 77.9 | 99.2 | 21.2 | 37.8 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 69.6 | 85.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 89.3 | 85 | 83.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-28mm f/2.8 DG DN Compare | 87.4 | 87.4 | 75.9 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 84.6 | 68 | 62.6 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98.1 | 87.4 | 84.6 | 51.9 | 91 | 84.6 | 93.1 | 67.7 | 83.4 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.4 | 78.5 | 77.7 | 34.1 | 88 | 67.2 | 92.4 | 55.5 | 93.4 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.4 | 24.1 | 72.6 | 80 | 86.2 | 21 | 76.9 | 89.2 | 98.6 |
Usage Scores
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