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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR

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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR

Focal length
18–300 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
830 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
120 mm
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At a Glance

This superzoom for Nikon F-mount APS-C cameras spans 18-300 mm, equivalent to 27-450 mm on full frame. The zoom ratio is 16.7x, and the aperture narrows from f/3.5 to f/5.6 along the way. An optical stabilizer is built in, and a magnification of 1:3.13 allows close-ups. It suits travel and everyday shooting, covering wide angle to long telephoto with a single lens.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
19
Groups
14
Weight
830 g (1.83 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.1 (0.32×)
Length
120 mm (4.72 in)
Diameter
83 mm (3.27 in)
Released
June 2012

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-450 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VRNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VRSigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | ContemporaryTamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Focal length18-300 mm18-300 mm18-300 mm18-270 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight830 g550 g585 g450 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm72 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm48 cm39 cm49 cm
Length120 mm99 mm101.5 mm88 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR weigh?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR weighs 830 g. It is 120 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR use?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR a full-frame lens?

No, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-450 mm in full-frame terms.

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