Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR
$159.00 - $849.00
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17 years ago
Nikon's AF-S Nikkor 18-105mm G ED VR has optics that are surprisingly very good for a lens in this price range
In order to do my part in the economic recovery I recently bought a new Nikon D300, a SB-900 flash and wanted to get a good all around lens to keep on it most of the time. My criteria were it had to have wide angle, a decent telephoto range and have VR (VR = Vibration Reduction) - Nikon's...
15 years ago
Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX Lens
While I hope to create a full Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR DX Lens, my first priority is to include results from this lens in the lens comparison tools available on the site.
15 years ago
REVIEW: Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at this popular budget standard zoom, which is currently offered as the kit lens with the Nikon D7000 camera.
Pros:
- Useful 'walkabout' zoom range
- Decent optical performer
- Very good value
- VR performs well
- Lightweight
Cons:
- AF noticeably slower at telephoto end of the zoom
- CA at 105mm and apertures below f/11
13 years ago
Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX AF-S Nikkor review by tamiry
I bought this lens with the Nikon D7000. At first I thought that the lens will produce standard image but to my surprise the pictures come out amazing. The lens is very easy to use and is suitable for any use, whether wide or close-up photography.
Pros:
- easy to use
- vr
- sharpness
- price
Cons:
- distortion at low focal length
12 years ago
I avoided kit lenses from reading comments on the internet, this lead to annoying others by having to change lens a lot and having to move position all the time in this focal range. So I bought this cheaper lens for when I did not care and the others did.
Pros:
- It is a light, versatile lens that can give very sharp images
- Value for money is super
Cons:
- The lens has optical disadvantages at the extremes of its range (see real testing results for this)
- It does feel cheap with the plastic and the focus ring (I do focus manually regularly) does not feel professional
12 years ago
Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX AF-S Nikkor
I bought this second hand about 18 months ago and I'm really pleased with the results. It is a surprisingly good lens and only comes off the camera if I need something with a longer reach or true macro capability. The VR is only really needed in low light but it certainly works when you want it to.
Pros:
- Affordable VR lens
- light weight and sharp enogh for me
Cons:
- At the price
- I can't think of one
8 years ago
Compact, versatile and ideal for a broad range of shooting situations, ranging from interiors and landscapes to beautiful portraitsa perfect everyday zoom.
7 years ago
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR - Review / Test Report
The Nikkor is a DX lens with a reduced image circle specifically designed for APS-C DSLRs. Its focal range is equivalent to a 27-157,5mm lens on a full frame camera. This attractive zoom range combined with optical image stabilization so far has only been available from Sigma in form of the 18-125mm...
14 years ago
Got this lens as a part of a D7000 kit since I couldn't buy a body only. The lens was very soft, had allot of barrel distortion and vignetting. The build quality was ok for a kit lens.
Pros:
- Cheap
- good zoom range
- VR
Cons:
- Plastic mount
- soft
- vignetting
- CA
- barrel distortion
- slow focus in low light
9 years ago
This lens rocks!!
This lens, despite it being a kits lens is marvelous. sharp, well built. Fluid in motion. Just great. For those who own the D90, this lens is its perfect partner. It also works perfectly with the D7000 and beyond. No issues.
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