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Nikon NIKKOR 2179 18-105mm
Boasting 3.5-stop VR stabilization and an optical design with ED and aspherical elements, this 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 lens reduces flare via Nikon Super Integrated Coating. Its 1.48-foot close focus enables macro-style shooting across the zoom range, and the package includes a bayonet hood and flexible pouch. It’s best for DX-format Nikon shooters who need an affordable, all-purpose lens with strong close-up performance.
Focal length 18-105mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 420 g
af type Silent Wave Motor
lens type zoom
61 Overall Score
Price $173
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong optical (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 105 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
| Stabilization Stops | 3.5 |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 450 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon NIKKOR 2179 18-105mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-105mm | 28-75mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | 13-33mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E | L-Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 420 | 540 | 350 | 865 | 132 | 320 |
| AF Type | Silent Wave Motor | VXD | stepping motor | HSM | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | standard-zoom | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon NIKKOR 2179 18-105mm | 53.7 | 13.8 | 63.5 | 60.2 | 78.4 | 21 | 20.8 | 94.7 | 80.5 | 91.5 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 53.7 | 87.4 | 70.1 | 86.9 | 88.8 | 84.6 | 80.4 | 77.9 | 85.1 | 37.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 82.5 | 66.9 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 0 | 81.4 | 69 | 37.8 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 53.7 | 96.9 | 49.7 | 74.6 | 97 | 96.8 | 80.4 | 33.3 | 63.9 | 37.8 |
| Fujifilm XC XC13-33mm F3.5-6.3f OIS Compare | 87.4 | 85.5 | 93 | 48.1 | 78.4 | 77.9 | 0 | 77.5 | 3.3 | 93.4 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87.4 | 75.9 | 73.5 | 96.2 | 45.2 | 77.9 | 0 | 33.3 | 71.5 | 83.4 |
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