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Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box) USA
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Nikon's AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is a welcome addition to the Nikon DX-format DSLR systems, and an ideal counterpart to the D90 DSLR. This versatile optic offers much of the benefits of the enormously-popular 18-200mm VR lens but in a lighter, smaller body that takes a smaller filter as well.
The AF-S Silent Wave Motor in the 18-105mm VR yields speedy, silent, on-the-money AF performance with full time manual focus override. In particular, the AF-S motor keeps up with skittish, erratic subjects that overwhelm normal camera-driven-motor AF systems. You'll get more 'keeper' images of those fast-moving animals, athletes, children, vehicles and the like.
Along with the SWM (Silent Wave Motor), the 18-105mm benefits from the VR Image Stabilizer built into the lens, which will give you the ability to handhold the camera at shutter speeds up to three stops slower than would otherwise normally be possible. Always a benefit to a handheld pic, this is of particular usefulness whenever you're photographing slow-moving subjects in low light. The benefit of in-lens stabilization is seen in the viewfinder, making composing and capturing the image easier as well.
Note: DX lenses are NOT recommended for use with "full-frame" FX digital or 35mm film SLR cameras.
Note! White Box merchandise comes supplied in a plain white box, instead of the manufacturer's colorful packaging. It still includes all the manufacturer's accessories.
- DX Lenses exclusively designed for Nikon digital SLRs with the DX-size sensor; equivalent focal length in 35mm terms is 27-157mm
- VR (Vibration Reduction) minimizes camera-movement image blur, enabling handheld shooting ~3 stops slower
- Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element and aspherical lens element
- Built-in A/M switch enables instant exchange between AF & manual focus
- Silent Wave Motor for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet AF
- Non-rotating front element eases use of polarizing filters
- Rounded 7-blade aperture diaphragm renders pleasing out-of-focus highlights
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18 - 105 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Nikon F |
| Format Compatibility |
Nikon DX FX in DX Crop Mode |
| Angle of View | 76° - 15° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.48' (45 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.20x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:5 |
| Groups/Elements | 11/15 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 67 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.0 x 3.5" (7.62 x 8.89 cm) |
| Weight | 14.82 oz (420 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 104 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (83)
- Easily interchangeable (54)
- Consistent output (50)
- Lightweight (45)
- Durable (36)
Cons
- Poor in low light (14)
- Heavy (9)
- Slow focus (6)
- Plastic mount (3)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (52)
- Weddings (35)
- Sports/action (29)
- Wildlife photos (29)
- General purpose (18)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (39), Casual photographer (17), Semi-pro photographer (14), Enthusiast (12), Pro photographer (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (57), Yes (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
the best kit lens made by any one!
I have been using this lens for over a year now and feel qualified to recommend it to just about any one. This is a very sharp lens if you understand its limitations. The ...Read complete review
I have been using this lens for over a year now and feel qualified to recommend it to just about any one. This is a very sharp lens if you understand its limitations. The focal range is incredibly useful (28-157 35mm equiv)with VR and as a result I often use it for events, weddings, portraits and landscapes along side a fast prime on my d700. this lens replaces my 24-70 and 70-200 for any occasion that I don't need 2.8!
this is what DX was made for! you can get better image quality but to replicate this focal range its 10 times the price and weight.
weaknesses:
There is strong vignetting in the corners wide open at the extremes (18 and 105mm) but easy to fix in pp or just stop down a little and it goes away.
this is a plastic lens if you want build quality and weather sealing look elsewhere.
But If you need small, light and unobtrusive in this focal range (who doesn't)this is your lens
I tried Nikons 18-200 and hated it, at half the size, weight, and cost this lens blows it out of the water.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Snap shot lens
These lens is a good "walk around lens". I bought as my go to lens for my D300 for family outings. Works well outdoors. It really has trouble focusing in low-...Read complete review
These lens is a good "walk around lens". I bought as my go to lens for my D300 for family outings. Works well outdoors. It really has trouble focusing in low-light. It seems the longer I use when shooting, the harder time it has auto focusing. There's also the issue of chromatic aberration that I have had to correct.
I have used the VR feature about a hand full of times. I can notice the difference. So I would say that feature works, but I don't rely on it.
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Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
Family photography.
Very adaptable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- filter
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- General Purpose
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
Got this lens just before a vacation trip to the Outer Banks of North Caroline. I'm truly impressed. The range is perfect for all-purpose use. The image quality is excellent. I've got mostly f2.8 zooms since I shoot a lit of concert photos in low light and their weight can be a problem. This Nikon lens was perfect for my vacation and scenic shots without having to have multiple lenses in my bag. Highly recommend!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
I got the lens, are satisfied. Since I could not get used to it. I have time. Thenk's
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
I use this lense to shoot pointing dog photo's in the field, dog portraits and landscapes. Really like what I get only thing I'm not crazy about is the plastic mount. I can live with it.
I do not think it's a good lense for the price, I simply think it's a good lense!I just recently ordered a 55-300 lense to go with it. I like the overlap, cover's about anything I do up to 300mm. It also overlaps my 170-500 lense very well.
I have no idea what a "Bokeh"is?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
I can't say anything bad about this lense. If, as some have said, it's slow, I haven't noticed. Great range for photographing bird dogs and that is what I mostly photograph. Tried it durning a freezing fog and it was great there also.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- I also have a D70 with Nikom lenses and an F5 with Nikon len
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
Great Nikon product-Used it immediately. Excellent clarity. Would recommend it to a friend.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
Original Nikon lens. Works great
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
I absolutely love my new lens. It's a great addition to my new collection. I love how it's great to take self portraits. The quality is fantastic and i'd recommend it to my friends.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
It's a work horse, I have the 18-55, 18-105, 55-200, 55-300, 70-300 and 50 prime. Out of all of them, I use the 18-105 and 50 for most everything.
Plan on buying the new 85mm micro, the only reason I would sale the 18-105 is to buy the 18-200.
........me
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
gifted and receiver is thrilled with it
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
I keep the lens on my Nikon D200 all the time. I do have a 70 to 300mm that I use from time to time for telephoto work. Grest lens, sharp and clear. It is a little slow on focus but only milasecond.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Bad Bokeh
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
good for the starters.
good range from wide 18mm to long 105mm
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Lens Creep
Best Uses
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
This lense has quickly become my everyday workhorse.......had been using an 18-200mm for everyday, but the 18-105mm is lighter and still has enough length. Do not go anywhere to shoot without it.
David Stephens
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
Best Uses
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
I broke my 18-135kid that came with the D80, and I already have a 70-300. This lens is a perfect fit for candids and wide group shots that I can't get with the other. It is fast on the autofocus and pretty quiet.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
The day I got the lens there were the most amazing thungerstorms brewing all around my place. With my other lenses I hadn't been able to tell the entire story of the place I live. This lens helped me do that instantly.
It's weight is a little bit of a problem if you were to carry it all day. But that said I still got my shots and the evening news put them on the air.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
I use this Lense to photograph weddings.It does it all.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
Awesome quality shots, fits the d5100 very nicely. Zoom is a nice upgrade from the stock 18-55 lens. Haven't used it too extensively yet but have been highly impressed by its picture quality and versatility with the shots I have taken.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clever design
- Rugged
Cons
- Slower shutter
- Whitebox no manual
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
This lens surprised me as I did not expect it to perform as well as the 18-55mm in that same focal range. At 18mm the wide angle capabilities are same as the 18-55 although the eye piece perspective is not the same. The 18-55mm has what looks like a wide screen format 16:9 where the 18-105mm looked more like 4:3. It is still early days and I keep discovering more clever design capabilities that I didn't expect. Sometimes the shutter speed is slower, not sure why. This is noticeable if you take a photo of a plasma/TV screen at less then 4 meters. I didn't realise that "White box" items don't come with manuals. My only disappointment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
I bought this lens to replace the 18-55 kit lens that came with my D5100. It does a great job and is the perfect walk around lens. It is sharp, the colors are perfect with no fringing and is lightweight for me. What more can one ask.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
- Soft focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Autofocus Lens (White Box):
portraits, landscapes, night photography
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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