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Nikon announces the world’s highest 16.7x zoom ratio lens for D-SLR cameras, the new NIKKOR AF-S 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR DX. With an impressive focal length of 18-300mm, it is capable of shooting everything from wide-angle shots to super telephoto images. The built-in vibration reduction (VRII) also helps superior image clarity. This pretty much supersedes the current 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR and is a perfect all purpose lens especially for travel. It weighs 830g which is nto particularly light but it covers from 27-450mm (35mm).
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Ultra high-power approx. 16.7x zoom lens covering 18-300mm focal range
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Maximum reproduction ratio of 1/3.2x — the highest class among high-power zoom lenses with DX format
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Two focus modes are available — M/A (autofocus with manual override) and M (manual focus)
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Built-in Vibration Reduction (VRII) provides the equivalent of a shutter speed approximately four stops faster
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Maximum aperture of f/5.6 is achieved at the telephoto end
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Zoom lock prevents the lens from sliding during transportation
The new Nikon AF-S 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6 VR DX is available to pre-order at B&H.
| Focal length | 18-300 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22-32 |
| Lens construction | 19 elements in 14 groups (including 3 aspherical lens elements and 3 ED lens elements) |
| Angle of view | 76° – 5° 20′ |
| Focusing | Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) System with autofocus controlled by Silent Wave Motor and separate focus ring for manual focus |
| Minimum focus distance | 300 mm focal length: 0.45 m (1.48 ft) from focal plane |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 1/3.2x |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) |
| Filter-attachment size | 77 mm (P=0.75 mm) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 83 mm diameter x 120 mm (distance from camera lens mount flange) |
| Weight | Approx. 830 g (29.3 oz) |
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