Nikon 18-300 Lens - Field Test and Review (demo w/ Nikon D3400)
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- Опубликовано: 12 фев 2019
- After receiving many questions regarding super zoom lenses, I decided to review the Nikon 18-300 thanks to Robert's Camera!:) I shot with the Nikon 18-200 for many years and also shot with various other manufacture zooms (Canon 18-200, Tamron 18-200, Sony 18-200, etc.).
Super zoom lenses are extremely convenient but come with a few trade-offs at the wide angle (most notably vignetting and warping which can be addressed in post processing if needed). I like various super zooms and feel they produce solid/great results.
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Your videos are very informative and and I'm glad to be the first person to like this and hope it continues as always. All best to you..
Thanks for the post/feedback/encouragement Srikar!:)
Thanks for another great tutorial video, look forward to seeing your thoughts on camera shooting as well as light room and post production .
I bought this lens in addition to the non vr version that came in my kit package, primarily for video or long distance stabilization, has fared well. Went outdoors with my two shelties to a local state park and got some teriffic shots of a red-tailed Hawk against the blue sky and both warping and vignetting were non events, the photos turned out great Imo.
Have a great day, and thanks again for your time and insights!
Thanks for the post/feedback Tim!:) Ahhhhh yes, red-tailed hawks can make for good photos!:) I have a handful of vids on Lightroom if interested ...
> lightroom for beginners: ruclips.net/video/ZRJ8aifcin4/видео.html
> dealing with high ISO in lightroom: ruclips.net/video/pKnpLb32j1w/видео.html
> post processing portraits in lightroom: ruclips.net/video/nkh78JifdVc/видео.html
> isolate colors in lightroom: ruclips.net/video/He-hfOgoMQM/видео.html
5:52 Those 2 pics with the leaves in the ice are just glorious
Thanks for the feedback!:) I crossed a large/open field and found these trapped in the ice ... awesome to see how the a bit of sun can do magic on a cold day:).
Just purchased the lens can't wait to try it out! Thanks for the review of the lens it made purchasing it so much easier.
Glad to be of help Brian and enjoy the lens! A great/solid lens in my opinion ... I shot with the Nikon 18-200 for many years as well:).
Your narrations are flowless and superb.
May be You are the only photographer who showing us that with entry level DSLR we can take amazing clicks.
Thanks for your review of this lense.
Thanks for the post/feedback ... appreciated!:) Many entry level cameras are full capable ... a bit of knowledge and experience can go a long way:).
Thank you so much, been waiting for this video..Especially 18-300 lens
Glad to be of help Harrisson!:) A fun/solid lens in my opinion:).
Thanks for the video. I appreciate your camera tips as I am a new photographer. But this song has become one of my favorites after hearing it in a previous video. Thanks again.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I exchanged messages with the group a year or so back ... nice/great people and I am certain they will enjoy your feedback as well:). Finding music is tougher than many might expect (licensing, timing, vocals, beat, etc.).
You have a great eye! Your videos always get me excited and eager to go out shooting
Thanks for the post/feedback Anthony and glad to inspire!:) Now, get out there and have some fun!:) I like to grab my camera and hit local parks, etc. Some may not see the art/image that can be achieve from a broken flashing yellow light for example ... interesting images are all around us ... it's just a matter of perspective and composition:).
@@RealWorld is this compatible for D3100 Dslr sorry for being new here..nice video
I was looking for your review, you are always amazing
Awesome video as always im loving my nikon d3400 and your videos are very helpful👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the post/feedback Stephen and glad to be of help!:)
Great video! I've fancied this lens for a while now, especially as my Nikon 70 - 300 is cracking on, so you have inspired me to purchase it even more now! Love the leaves in ice :-) Keep up the great work. Tim Snow from North Wales, UK
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome from the United States!:)
Exactly what I wanted to see, i.e. a multi-task lens in a camera like mine. Now I have bought it at half price in perfect condition to replace my 18-55, 55-200, 55-300. I would like to add that many of my friends have full-frame Nikons and are admired by the quality of such amateur equipment as the D3400 and dedicated lenses.
After a series of photos taken with the 18-300 lens in manual mode, manual changing ISO frequently and other parameters, in a newer version, simplified and cheaper than its predecessor, I must admit that it perfectly replaced my current three lenses. Fast autofocus at various settings, good or even better quality photos / sharpness in low light. The manual ring close and in the perfect place does not interfere with the rest of the lens for hand positioning or other things. The zoom adjustment is not exactly perfectly smooth, but you can feel it. I found a review of this lens where someone was putting it on an FX camera ... My hands dropped. Or they compared it to lenses with a completely different purpose or wider ranges of work ... Once again, hands dropped at the sight of these pseudo-professionals. In my Nikon D3400 this lens does a very decent job and I don't think I would ever replace Nikon lenses with low quality Chinese from Tamron or Sigma.
Another great video.As I always say it’s not the camera that makes the shot.Well done sir.Sniper Photography Australia
Thank you Sir. i asked a lot of questions about 18-200,70-300 and 18-300. so this video is really helpful to me sir. Thank you again for this wonderful video.
Glad to be of help!:)
Great video, and some wonderful shots. Nikon D3100; new to DSLR...
One more great review! Your videos are so inspiring! After having photography as my main hobby for the past 2 years, I 've come to the conclusion that missing a shot is less forgivable than not having the best lens in terms of sharpness/distortion etc. I regretted buying (used of course!) the Tamron 70-200 as secondary lens for telephoto shooting. Too heavy! I rarely carried it in my bag because of the weight and also was a bit discouraged to move around strangers with this big gun. I sold it recently and I'm pretty convinced the 18-300 will be my next best lens-buddy (along with the 16-80 I'm already using as main lens on my d7500). I also keep a 50mm 1.8G for low-light. Thanks for your review and effort! Stay safe my friend!!!
Ps. Forgot to mention that your field testing results agree with Ken Rockwell's review about the good bokeh of this lens. It's amazing how many pros this lens has, and distortion/vignette is a zero problem to me as I do raw editing 99% of the time!
thanks for the post/feedback:). the 70-200 seems to be a good/solid staple for specific photo shoots, however i lean towards the 18-200, 18-300, or 18-400 (tamron) for my everyday lens and also carry the fixed 50 in my bag (a great combo in my opinion).
@@RealWorld In the meantime, I got a good and barely used copy of the tamron 16-300 and I'm very happy with it. Less expensive than the nikkor 18-300 and you have a wider end which really makes a difference. I agree with you, being practical and flexible gives you more creative opportunities! Priceless!
Terrific entertaining review and love the sound track. Many thanks 🙏🙏👍👍😊
Nice lens, for a lens that reaches out to 300mm it sure is compact. I have a Sigma 28-200 that I love, it eliminates the need for some smaller zooms, much like this one you reviewed, but it is a little larger. The detail on this lens was really good with those close up shots. That extra hundred millimeter reach is a nice plus, this is a lens that I could easily make room for in my bag. Thanks for showing this lens to us.
Thanks for the post/feedback:). I like the Sigma 28-200 as well ... Sigma makes nice lenses in my opinion albeit a bit heavy with some:).
Thnk you, i think this video really help me a lot because i've been thinking of buying this lens..anyway, i got all the answers that i need regarding this lens, so keep it up on creating a video like this in the future..
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Great review and tutorial(!), and this exact combo is a steal on ebay these days, a LOT of bang for the $.
Awesome videos as always!
Thanks for the feedback Murrey!:)
Nice shots, especially the low light ones 👍
Thank you sir. I appreciated your considerate analysis. The images looked lovely. The colour and contrast also looked will balanced. I use the Sigma 18-250mm and very happy with it on my D7100. It also performs beautifully on my D500. No need for the extra 50mm. Zooming with my feet is good enough. Cheers👍🏽
thanks for your post/feedback:). i shot with the d7000 for many years paired with the tamron 18-200 which was a good/solid combination ... i suspect your d7100 and 18-250 is solid as well:).
@@RealWorld yes it is. Cheers👍🏽
I had been considering purchasing this lens. Right now I have a 55mm-200mm which is ok but would be much more diverse with the 18-300. Biggest issue is the price point. Little doubt that it is a reasonably priced lens but much more that the lower end lenses. I also have the 35 and 50 primes which I love!! The lens I am really enjoying right now and just got this week was the 40mm macro. I never had so much fun shooting such a variety of tack sharp images. I am sure you have reviewed it already, but if not you got to spend a day with that one!!! Enjoy your videos and all you do. I can see where the 18-300 could be a real workhorse!!!
Moonpie
Thanks for the post:). Ahhhh yes, the 55-200 is a staple in the Nikon kits as well. I JUST finished a review on the Tamron 18-400 and should have the video uploaded in the next 12 hours or so ... this is another worthy consideration in my opinion:). I used the fixed 40 on a macro video - ruclips.net/video/TzdY3azkzYc/видео.html ... really like the 40 as well:).
Good review as always. Earlier I said that i am going to buy Canon 800d but you made me like Nikon d3400 even though they reliased the d3500.
LOL - thanks for the post/feedback:). I would still lean to the D3400 before the D3500 ... both are solid and will have identical image quality however the D3400 has the IR sensor in the handle and function button on the side (neither are show stoppers).
I have the earlier version, bought it together with the D7K 6 years ago. It is heavier than this one. However, I can say it is a great lens.
3:13 great shot! Goes to show that you don’t need a super fast aperture for beautiful soft bokeh if you know what you’re doing.👍
Thanks for the post/feedback ... agreed:).
Another good one 👌
Very interesting on this type of lens, and photos.
Great video and review- agree with your points. My main issue with mine is that its a very soft lens.
Thanks for the feedback Neil and agree - it can be relatively soft depending on focal length. Fortunately, post processing is a big help:).
Great review as all of your other ones. You are one if the best reviewers out there. Great photos too, thanks so much.
thanks for your post/feedback! :)
Great job!
Yeah , its clear . Thank you sir !
Excellent video, helpful. Thank you.
Just bought one for my D7200 on David Busch's recommendation. I too like the 18-55 'kit' lens.
A nice solid lens with coupled with the D7200 (I like the 7000 series:)).
Last Week I Bought a Nikon Nikkor 18-200mm😁... Much Love from Germany!!
Thanks for the post and welcome from the United States!:) Ahhhh yes, the 18-200 is a great/solid lens:).
John Cena from the future! Thanks for the video. I found it helpful.
I loved you in Peacemaker
You just me saved me a bunch of cash. I was toying with the idea of ditching my 18-55 and 70-300 and replacing it with this lens but no, I don't want have warping at 18. Thanks!
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help Stuart:). Unfortunately, it is tough to prevent warping at wide ranges when using a broad zoom (laws of physics come to play):). Nonetheless, warping can be addressed in post processing for the most part. This is why many landscape photographers choose more dedicated wide angle lenses:).
As a rusted on Canon user (Sorry Nikon/Nikkor) this is the best all round lens I have ever had. I got some brilliant shots with this lens on both a Nikon D700 and D810, yes Fx. To go from close up at 18 mm or 30mm on Fx to 300mm is fantastic. In mho the most understand lens in digital history.
Thanks for the post/feedback George - agreed, a solid/capable lens!:)
I am a Canadian photojournalist /street photographer in Santiago Dominican Republic. And I love the nikon 18mm to 200mm lens great allows me the distance I need and the closeness I love. So I am sure 18mm to 300mm will be incredible. Wow great shots...
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I shot with the 18-200 for many years ... a great versatile lens in my opinion:).
Thanks for this video! Think I'll stick with my 18/200. Can always carry the 70/ 300 if I need it. As for the temperatures, well in the Midwest, it's not the temps that are the worst it's the wind chills!!😉
Thanks for the post Christine!:) If you did not already own the 18-200 and were looking for a zoom, I would consider the 18-300. Since you have already have the 18-200, I might stay the course unless you need/want the extra 100mm:). Agreed on the wind as well ... if the temps are low and the wind is blowing, prepare yourself!:)
Can you please review the 85mm 1.8? Thanks in advance and great video.
Pienso exactamente igual que ud. Me encanta todos los rangos en uno solo. También depende para que lo quiera cada uno. A mí me vendría especialmente. Muy buen video congratulaciones
Nice video!
Thanks for another great video., I've been wondering about this lens for a while. Trying to break down and find something with a better zoom for getting the shots that I want. Your review is letting me start to think it might be the right choice for my camera needs. The only question is "Would it replace my default 18 - 55mm?"
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) In my opinion, yes - the 18-300 would replace the 18-55. The only consideration would be size. The 18-300 is bigger than the 18-55 but if you can deal with the size difference, you should be good:). I ran with the 18-200 for many years - it was my one size fits all lens:). At some point I picked up the fixed 50 ( ruclips.net/video/e2TZVu7yZig/видео.html ) which is great for portraits. I kept the 18-200 on the body and carried the fixed 50 in my bag ... this was a good one-two punch combo for me:).
@@RealWorld Awesome thanks. I am also putting some thought into the fixed 50. There is honestly so much I'd like to do. I also want to get a fisheye lens. But, I am bit away from that. I just got a good grip on the lens that I have. I am really enjoying photography and can't wait for the new experiences with my next lens. I've been lacking that bit of zone to get the exact shot I would live to get. Your channel is helping me make so very tough decisions and has given me the ability to jump some gaps. Can't wait for your next photo shooting video, review or tutorial. Really anything you have to offer. Your videos are very well composed like your photos and are very entertaining to watch. They've be come my go to source for information and I'll be sure to pass them on to anyone I know that is interested in photography down the line. Especially, if they use the Nikon Line. You seem to be the best source of well managed information on youtube and you don't seem to muck around with your information. Enjoying the experience quite a bit and thanks for getting back to me. With your opinion on the 18-55 and other Nikon Lenses.
Do you have any videos using filters? Do’s and dont’s or good times to use them? I also love your D3400 videos! I have learned so much from you.
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help Katie!:) I typically do not use filters with exception to an ND filter which can be nice to slow the shutter to capture flowing water in the daytime ( I used an ND filter in this video (look for the water shots;) - ruclips.net/video/OrLbIhoBeOo/видео.html ). Many filter effects can be applied in post processing using Lightroom, etc., however this is one major benefit to consider - protecting the glass. If you want to protect the front/outer glass of your lens, I might suggest a polarizer of some sort ( this is a very basic filter from Amazon that would do the trick - amzn.to/2X3mF1j (check/confirm the size needed)). I typically use a lens hood to shade sunlight and protect my glass though:).
So happy i found your channel. Nice and informative take my like and my sub good sir
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome to the channel!:)
You take such amazing photos!
Do you have a video on how to clean your lens?
thanks for the post/feedback!:) i have a video on how to clean your sensor (not lens) which might be of help - ruclips.net/video/yzkDTTxLHU8/видео.html
Nice one !!
Great info for me as a newbie, was considering a 70-300 but this one for me on my motorbike would save space and be more convenient
Same here..! I prefer to travel light and also try to avoid swapping lenses too often on the field. Did you get your hands on it yet?
@@Tzazilas yes thanks, managed to get one second hand
@@TwoFourCharlie007 Are you satisfied with the image quality at long end? I'm also considering the tamron 18-400 which has quite decent image quality at long end.
@@Tzazilas to be fair I’ve not used it much, so still learning lol
@@TwoFourCharlie007 :)
What a timely video for me! Because I like to test 70-300mm lens this weekend. One question, when you took a photo of a leaf holding on your hand, the exposure setting was 1/125 at 300mm. Obviously, the shutter speed is slower compared to the focal length of 300mm. Did you use VR on? Many thanks!
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) Yes, I leveraged VR on all shots which I found helpful at slower shutter speeds. I took one shot at 1/30 of second although not certain it made the demo in the video:). Nonetheless, I was surprised how well VR worked when needing to shoot at slower speeds.
How did you reveal/edit the photograph at 7:20? I love the sky and I can't figure out how to make it look so colorful
Ahhhhh yes, the power of post processing!:) I have created a few vids on Lightroom and plan to create more ... they do not seem to attract many views but I feel post processing is a big part of the overall final results to any image. I may have used a gradient tool and enhanced the colors a bit ... would need to take a closer look:).
Hi!! I like so much ur vids! Thanks to you I bought my first DSLR, the D3400 and I'm so happy with this camera :) Is it possible to make a review of the fast standard zoom lens Sigma 17-50 F2.8 OS? Thank you
Thanks for the post/feedback Pablo and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) I will keep my eyes open for this lens ... I have heard good things about it but never got my hands on it:).
I am from INDIA, Could pls do a demo video about Nikon D3400 manual settings
Buen día, para mayor claridad y nitidez en fotos a la luna cual es mejor el 18-300 o 70-300?
Love your work
Rick from Aus
Thanks for the post Rick and welcome from the United States (where is winter/cold)!:)
Nice examples. You have the professional eye! I just got the D7500/ 18-200 but I'm thinking the 18-300 gives me a bit more reach for about the same size and weight. Should I upgrade, or will I lose quality? Or should I get the 18-300 Sigma, or the 18-400 Tamron? I intend to shoot videos and landscapes, and general photos like butterflies and birds. I'm a professional videographer, but a good amateur photographer. TY!
Thanks for the post/feedback/question:). I have shot with all three and might lean towards the Tamron 18-400 ... I have a review video on the lens - it feels solid, sharp images, and offers extra range :).
I am very much interested of watching yor videos ❤. All of your videos are very helpful for me.. Love from India 🇮🇳❤
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome from the United States!:)
I wonder how this lens will work with the Z6
Just rewatched this one. As usual, it inspires me to go shoot random things and find beauty in the details. I have a question, though: what do you use to "colorpop" your images. I know Photoshop can isolate a certain color, but you have some that isolate an object with all its colors and leave the rest monotone.
Thanks for the post and glad to inspire Anthony!:) I use Lightroom to post process images and a couple of techniques combined to isolate color ... 1) overall color isolation. This allows me to isolation specific colors if needed 2) the brush tool to desaturate surrounding colors as needed.
Good video! Thanks!
Hi, please advise...... at 18mm which shows best quality..this Nikon lens or Tamron 18 to 400 mm....
Similarly at 300 mm....which of the two shows better results.
Looks like a decent wide range zoom ! Also , I was wondering , have you ever done a video on Super Wide angle photography and the fun shots you can get especially with people ? I really have fun with that kind of photography sometimes !
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) The 18-300 is a good all around zoom lens. I have not messed around much with the super wides but might be fun to try:). I got my hands on the Tamron 18-400 and plan to spend some time with it this weekend:).
hope you make a video review for the tamron 18-400 , I have fun with super wides and my family , especially at the beach ,heres example , my grandson goofing off for the camera lol www.flickr.com/photos/mrprimetime_86/47029079541/in/album-72157705083058951/
Great video. I was hoping for sharper images with the 18-300 lens. I'm getting a lot of noise even with the auto focus on while shooting outdoors.
hmmm ... noise typically means the camera is using a high ISO - check to see what ISO the camera is using as I suspect it is high:). the lens is solid/sharp.
@@RealWorld Thanks for the advice
Nice video as always! Have you ever taken pictures with Fujifilm cameras? If yes, what's your opinion to Fuji? I recently got a x100f with a fixed 23 mm lens and I really like it. Especially the film simulations are Pretty nice and the fixed lens that I can't change forces me to think more about my composition. Maybe you can get a Fuji camera in Robert's camera store for a future video :)
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Ahhhhh yes, the Fuji x100f:). I had my hands on one but did not get a chance to do much with it. I may check w/ Roberts ... I have heard good things about the camera and would like to take a closer look:).
Which lens do you prefer the most the 18mm to 200mm or 18mm to 300mm?
Nice video once again! Do you plan to review the 16 80 from nikon? Cheers from Germany!
Thanks for the feedback and welcome from the United States!:) I will keep my eyes out for it and check w/ Roberts ... I have not used the 16-80 but sounds like an interesting range:).
I found an 18-300mm Sigma compatible with my Canon EOS 4000D. Ought to get some great shots of my hummingbirds on my 4 acre paradise of woods and marsh in southwest Michigan. I loved those railroad pictures, by the way.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I spent the weekend in/near Michigan City (very close the SW boarder of Michigan) ... 4 acres sounds nice!:)
Thanks a lot as this lens was actually on my purchase list. however, I am not sure if I am enough convinced to get one. :/ can this be used for portrait as well?
Glad to be of help!:) This can be used for portraits but I would lean towards the fixed 35 or fixed 50 first:).
It seems pretty much perfect for everything, from portraits to landscapes and nature stuff
I'm a newbie, is it worth for it to be used as everything kind of lens? Can it do everything
agreed and yes, this is a great all around lens. i also like the tamron 18-400 ... both are solid.
There are two versions of Nikon’s 18-300. The older, heavier and more expensive 3.5-5.6 and the newer, lighter 3.5-6.3. I had the 3.5-6.3 and because of its range was my go-to lens for traveling with my D7100 DX body when I shot Nikon and didn’t want to take a bag of lenses with me. It’s compact and exactly the same size as the 18-140 that offers similar optical quality but significantly less reach. I never noticed the distortion that gets easily corrected in Lightroom. It does lack the speed of faster lenses so it’s strictly an outdoor lens in good light.
On the long end it falls short optically compared to Nikon’s 70-300 FX lens and far short of a Tamron 70-200 2.8. But for a single lens on vacation travel it’s a good choice.
Thanks for the post/feedback Tom!:) Almost forgot about the 3.5-5.6 version!:) Yes, the 3.5-6.3 does feel lighter. I got my hands on the Tamron 18-400 and plan to spend time with it this weekend which should be interesting:).
Thank you for the video and comment. I am an odinary potographer and wishing to get one 18-300. However, I really wonder the ddifference between older and newer versions in terms of quality. Besides, is it worse than 70-300? In my country, the older version (18-300) is more expensive than other two lenses. 70-300, which you signaled to be superior, is the cheapest here. I will be really glad if you enlightenvme. Thanks.
Another question!^^. Is Roberts Camera you mentioned in the video the same identity as Usedphotopro active in ebay?
Good question!:) I do not believe so ... I will confirm the next time I am in which should be very soon:).
I had a nikon d5600 you think is a good lens to start i do love landscape and events
this is a good all around lens (along w/ the tamron 18-400)
Since the demo camera is a more modern type body the 18 300 would fit great on my d5600
Could you do a video comparing the 18-200 & the 18-300 please? Not sure which one to get
Thanks
Thanks for the post/suggestion Joel:). Interesting as I have owned the 18-200 for many years and do not believe I have a video on the lens ... a great/solid lens.
Always enjoy the music!
Thanks for the feedback!:) Music is always more challenging than most might consider (licensing, length of track, vocals, beat, message, etc.):). I was fortunately enough to exchange messages with this group a year or two back ... a great/solid group in my opinion. They will enjoy your feedback as well I am certain:).
@@RealWorld I would love to know who the group is?
I was expecting a lot of chromatic aberration, was pleasantly surprised!
I thought the same Brendon:). Nikon implemented various coating methods on this lens to help diffuse the problem ... seems to work well:).
Had this lens a couple of years now and love it, it goes everywhere bokehlisceous, only problem I have with it is the paint wearing off the lettering for M-AF.
LOL - I have the same issue with my 18-200 but I do not mind as it gives the lens some character:).
RealWorld haha yeh true it’s not a huge problem. I still feel I need something longer though, for wildlife etc.
Hey man thanks for all the awesome videos I just had one question I have a d3500 and I am thinking about getting the 18-200 like you have, I was just wondering is it to heavy for such a small body could you damage the lens mount/camera body or is that not a concern?
Thanks for the post and glad to be of help!:) I shot with the 18-200 for many years - a great/solid lens in my opinion. Should not be a problem when paired with the D3500 body (the mounts are solid).
Thank you!
Sir, how to turn on the manual focus on in nikkor af 7070-300mm lens in nikon D5600? Need reply, pls
press the 'i' button on the back of the camera, navigate to the focus icon which is in the bottom row second from the left (you might see AF-A) and change to AF-M. more info can be found here - imaging.nikon.com/support/digitutor/d5600/functions/focusmode_finder.html
This version (f/3.5-6.3) is the better of the 2 Nikon developed. The f/3.5-5.6 version I had was soft and weighed heavy on the neck. I couldn't wait to trade it for this one.
Thanks I've been looking at used 18-300 lenses and didn't take note that there were multiple versions. Will make sure I get the f3.5-6.3 now
Thank u for this nice review !
I'm on a d7500, do u think it deserves a 18-140mm + 70-300 or this 18-300 will do the job well enough ? (Seems yes watching ur pics on a cheaper set !) I use to shot a lot of animals at sunset and at night with low lights...
Nice song by the way xD
Thanks
Thanks for the post/question:). Yes, I like the range and versatility of this lens (along with the Tamron 18-400 ( amzn.to/2EieUNn ) which is along solid option).
I noticed in your metadata your ISO was constantly changing.. Did you do that or does the camera body have that capability if you are shooing in aperture or shutter priority? Thanks
Thanks for the post/question David:). I typically control the ISO but you can have the camera do the same. Setting the ISO to auto is unrelated to the camera mode (i.e. aperture nor shutter).
Hi, so what would you recommend if I'm hesitating between the 18-200 and 18-300? (My old 18-200 broke and I want to replace it). The extra range is tempting but some reviews says it's not worth it because of the warping and vignetting and reduced light... Do you have a recommendation? thanks :)
I have shot with the 18-200, 18-300, and the Tamron 18-400 ( amzn.to/2EieUNn ). I had the 18-200 for many years and still have it today, although it has seen better days:). I might consider the Tamron 18-400 ... here is a video review I created which might be of help - ruclips.net/video/CfDfu8sK-o0/видео.html
I believe you said you prefer shooting in either Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority. What are your thoughts on shooting ISO on Auto?
replied to your post on another video but will copy here for others to benefit as well ...
i suspect you have the lens by now and put it through the paces - i really like this lens :). i typically shoot with manual ISO and quickly adjust as needed to gain a proper exposure. i control the aperture to maintain exposure at the lower ISO and adjust the ISO secondarily. if you shoot is auto ISO (which I have done before as well), set the max to something you are good with - for example, 1600 (although i have shot with much higher as well) :).
The fact that i sold my Nikon D5500 and went all in with Fuji XT3 makes me sad.. If i was looking to get simmilar reach with Fuji it would take atleast double the money.. tnx for the video ModestGearReview :D
Ahhhhh yes, Fuji is nice though but the gear can be pricey:).
I was wondering if this was in the fall time....I would take my camera out but its 25 below zero with a wind chill of minus 35 and slippery. So I think ill wait
LOL - wow, where are you located? That is coooooold!:)
Could you please review the Sigma 17-50 F2.8 OS? It’s a older lens but I’m thinking about selling my kit lens from the D3400 and purchasing the Sigma instead. I would greatly appreciate you reviewing the lens and telling us viewers your opinion :)
I will keep my eyes out for it ... it is a solid lens at f/2.8:).
first i would like to thank you again for your time into these videos ... i have a question ? i have the D5300 with the 70-300 kit lens and have been shooting the birds at our feeders outside and i notice if i shoot at just a little under full zoom it has its sweet spot ...but i would like to get closer with the lens.. do they have a good magnifier for more zoom???? ive also been looking at bigger zoom lens .... 500+MM do you know of a decent zoom lens ???? that is cost efficient??? im afraid of the cheep ones on amazon but have been considering one..:-)
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) You are correct - I have found many lenses have a sweet spot and feel the 70-300 is just shy of 300 as well:). I can related with your situation and my suggest a teleconverter of some sort. Teleconverters come is different sized typically ranging from 1.4 to 2 (meaning it will convert or multiply your zoom by the given range/number (so if you had a 2x teleconverter on a 300mm, you will effectively reach to 600mm)). The trade off will be slightly softer images along with a stop or two of loss. One suggestion might be the Sigma 2x ( amzn.to/2BxrEhu ). Another thought is a full-on manual one size lens ( amzn.to/2GpjThw ). A friend of mine has something similar and uses it for one purpose - the moon:). This might be a good idea for a review vid:).
@@RealWorld amzn.to/2GpjThw thank you !!!! i had this lens saved in my amazon for over a month waiting for price change and or more reviews .. or if any other lens came out.. i ordered it today it will be here Saturday i will give you an update as how well it works .....thank you again for your time and your videos.. :-)
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Great demo btw.
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It would be interesting if you could compare it with tamron 18-400mm since both of them cost almost same.
LOL - I thought the same while reviewing this lens!:) I may see if I can get my hands on it:).
Hi, Would it be suitable for taking pics at my son's rugby games? I currently have the 18-200 but the reach is short.
the addition 100mm would certainly help. in addition, i might consider the tamron 18-400 ( ruclips.net/video/CfDfu8sK-o0/видео.html ). one more quick consideration is shutter speed and ISO - when you are leveraging the 200-400 range, less light enters making for slower shutter speeds. in order to combat this, keep raise the ISO to increase the shutter speed:).
I have a Nikon D 7500 , I wanted to buy a big range zoom, I’m looking between the tamron 18-400 and nikkor 18-300 which of these two Lens you think is the best option for traveling with my D7500
Thank you in advance for your advice
If you want a bigger range, I might lean towards the Tamron 18-400. I have a review vid on it (ruclips.net/video/CfDfu8sK-o0/видео.html) and like many aspects of the lens. Nonetheless, both are solid but Tamron give a bit more reach. :)
hey..great shots..im struggling to make those glare ripples that you have right there at 7:08 down the video... how did you get that? if it's by post processing, please do tell that setting, if that's a pure talent dive, ;) , please explain that too :)cheers...
thanks for the post/feedback:) ... nothing special in post processing - just got lucky catching the lights at the right time:).
Sorry only a question, can I use it with a nikon D90 ? thanks a lot
yes, this should work:)
If You shoot in jpg, will the camera correct the vignette and the cushion distortion?
Ahhhh great question Antoine!:) I spent the last few minutes testing this thought/suggestion and the answer is .... no:). However, Nikon includes a Auto Distortion Control feature in the menu system (menu > shooting menu > auto distortion control). I tested this feature on and off with and without jpeg. The results? auto distortion control seems to do a decent job on both raw and jpeg which is good to know:). This might be worth a quick vid:).
Hello
What will you recomand:
NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm 1:3,5-6,3 G ED VR
or NIKON AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm 1:3,5-5,6 G ED VR .
What is the difference?
Thank you for the great work.
Best regards
The main difference is in the aperture:). The max aperture when fully zoomed to 300mm on one lens is 6.3 and the other is 5.6 ... 5.6 will allow more light and is a slightly better option:).
Hello, this seems like an good lens, if you can deal with warping issues on small zoom sizes. However I am still undecided between this and the AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED. It seem this AF-S DX NIKKOR has better aperture, minimum focus distance and quieter. Which one do you feel has better telephoto zoom quality in final shots, esp in middle and 300mm? I am a high entry level user using 5600. Esp as £200 of difference.
Thanks for the post/question:). I feel both will ultimately produce similar images and suspect the main difference is within the AF-P. Nikon's P version is their silent focus motor which is great for video. If you do not need the silent motor and want to save some money, I might lean towards the S version:).
@@RealWorld Nice, that brings me closer to my decision. Thank you for taking the time to reply. :)
Hola. Te pregunto, entre el 70-300 y el 18-300 cual tiene mejor calidad de imagen? Gracias
El 70-300 puede tener una ligera ventaja, pero enciendo la calidad y la versatilidad del 18-300 :).
Can you please make a video on how to do a time-lapse on the Nikon D3500? I'm having trouble finding how to do it.
Thanks for the post/question Jillian:). I have a couple of videos on this topic but only will applies since the Nikon removed the IR sensor from the D3500. Someone just posted/confirmed the OTG cable method works for the D3500 which is nice. Here is the video to the OTG video that should be of help - ruclips.net/video/QF3gugula7M/видео.html (a link to purchase the cable can be found in the description of the vid if needed).
Thanks for the help!