Capture more of life's great views with an all-in-one lens that can do just about anything—stills, videos, landscapes, group shots, portraits, wildlife...you name it. With a massive 16.7x zoom range that covers just about any situation—27mm equivalent (in 35mm) all the way up to super-telephoto 450mm equivalent (in 35mm)—specialized Vibration Reduction technology for tack-sharp photos and steady videos, superb NIKKOR optics and a surprisingly compact, well-balanced design, the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR draws peak performance from Nikon DX-format D-SLRs and is a highly versatile second lens.

Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    18 - 300mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/ 3.5-6.3
  • Format

    DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3 in. (78.5 mm) x 3.8 in. (99 mm)
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    19.4 oz. (550 g)
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length Range
    18 - 300mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    16.7x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/ 3.5-6.3
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/ 22
  • Format
    DX
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    76°
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
    5°20'
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.32xx
  • Lens Construction Elements
    16
  • Lens Construction Groups
    12
  • Optical Conversion Factor
    1.5x
  • Compatible Format(s)
    DX
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    7
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    3
  • Aspherical Elements
    3
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    1.6 ft.(0.48m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto/Manual
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    67mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3 in. (78.5 mm) x 3.8 in. (99 mm)
  • Approx. Weight
    19.4 oz. (550 g)
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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