What is a 18 300mm lens used for?
Whether capturing still images or HD video, the 18-300mm lens is built to help users capture content with vibrant colors and sharp details, plus shoot sports, vacations and wildlife with confidence.
What is VR on Nikon DX lens?
Vibration Reduction (VR) is an image stabilization technology that minimizes blur caused by camera shake. Using a VR NIKKOR lens can result in sharp images in low light, under windy conditions or when using a physically large NIKKOR lens.
What does AF-P DX mean?
This lens joins a variety of other AF-P zoom lenses, including 10-20mm, 18-55mm and a DX format 70-300mm lens. The AF-P designation means that a lens uses a pulse motor, hence the “P.” The pulse motor relies on stepping motors to move elements inside the lens to achieve focus.
Is Nikon AF S lens full frame?
Yes, FX camera bodies and lenses are full frame! DX cameras have the added benefit of being able to use both DX and non-DX NIKKOR lenses—those lenses without the DX designation in their names, i.e. AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED.
What does 300mm lens mean?
Focal lengths such as 300mm or 400mm would be a large, heavy telephoto lens for taking photos of birds or airplanes. Just remember – a small number is wide, a large number is telephoto. Two numbers together, e.g. 35-105mm, means that the lens zooms from one focal length to another.
Are Nikon VR lenses worth it?
According to Nikon, VR or image stabilization can provide 4 stops slower speed than a lens without it and still yield a tack sharp photo. In most cases, Nikon is correct. I can attest that it works and works well, allowing me to take extremely slower shutter speed shots hand held that is still tack sharp.
When should you not use VR on Nikon lens?
How many lenses has Nikon made? » VR should always be off unless you explicitly require it. VR should usually be off for shutter speeds over 1/500. It should be off if you’re on a stable tripod even if the VR system says it is tripod aware.
What is the difference between AF and AF-S?
There are two types of Nikon lenses: AF (auto focus) and AF-S (auto focus with silent wave motor). AF are generally the older lenses that will only work in the manual mode. AF-S lenses work on all Nikon digital cameras, and have a fast and silent autofocus.
How far can you shoot with a 300mm lens?
First Priority is Focal Length
| Focal Length | Distance (Crop frame) | Distance (Full frame) |
|---|---|---|
| 100mm | 19 yards | 12 yards |
| 200mm | 38 yards | 23.5 yards |
| 300mm | 56.5 yards | 38 yards |
| 400mm | 75.3 yards | 50 yards |
When would you use a 300mm lens?
So what are telephoto and superzoom lenses, like a 70-300mm, used for? They’re best when you want to get close to a distant subject. It could be a building on the horizon or a face in a crowd. They’re perfect for wildlife photography, where you can’t get close to the animals you want to shoot.
What does Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F / 6.3g ED VR do?
To combat camera shake, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR features Nikon’s Vibration Reduction technology, which provides 4.0 stops* of blur-free handheld shooting. Capture crisp, clear photos and steady videos even if your hands are a bit unsteady.
Is the Nikkor DX DX 300mm a VR lens?
Fortunately, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR features Nikon VR (Vibration Reduction) image stabilization that provides 3.5 stops* of blur free handheld shooting, assuring dramatically sharper still images and HD video capture.
What kind of lens is the Nikon 18 mm?
Spanning wide-angle to super telephoto, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR from Nikon is an ideal single-lens solution for photographing in a wide variety of situations.
Is the Nikon 18-300mm VR still a good lens?
This new lens is as good, and is smaller, lighter and less expensive, so it’s even better! My only real complaint about the original 18-300 was that it weighed a lot more than my camera, and this new 18-300 weighs ten ouncesless!