A lens with a high zoom factor usually also requires a compact housing and outstanding other features in order to be used comfortably and versatilely in a wide variety of shooting situations. Image quality is what matters the most. When travelling with minimal photographic equipment, the lens requires a wide focal length range, especially when a telephoto lens is unexpectedly needed and there is no time to change lenses. Even with a mega zoom lens, the goal is to satisfy enthusiastic photographers with the versatility of such a lens and its optical performance.
A lens with a high zoom factor usually also requires a compact housing and outstanding other features in order to be used comfortably and versatilely in a wide variety of shooting situations. Image quality is what matters the most. When travelling with minimal photographic equipment, the lens requires a wide focal length range, especially when a telephoto lens is unexpectedly needed and there is no time to change lenses. Even with a mega zoom lens, the goal is to satisfy enthusiastic photographers with the versatility of such a lens and its optical performance.
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Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM Lens For Sigma
A lens with a high zoom factor usually also requires a compact housing and outstanding other features in order to be used comfortably and versatilely in a wide variety of shooting situations. Image quality is what matters the most. When travelling with minimal photographic equipment, the lens requires a wide focal length range, especially when a telephoto lens is unexpectedly needed and there is no time to change lenses. Even with a mega zoom lens, the goal is to satisfy enthusiastic photographers with the versatility of such a lens and its optical performance.
A lens with a high zoom factor usually also requires a compact housing and outstanding other features in order to be used comfortably and versatilely in a wide variety of shooting situations. Image quality is what matters the most. When travelling with minimal photographic equipment, the lens requires a wide focal length range, especially when a telephoto lens is unexpectedly needed and there is no time to change lenses. Even with a mega zoom lens, the goal is to satisfy enthusiastic photographers with the versatility of such a lens and its optical performance.
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Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary Lens (Canon)
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I read a lot of the reviews on here, some being negative in regards to the clarity of the photos at full zoom. I have mine mounted on a Nikon D7500 and the pictures are extremely clear at all focal lengths. Just make sure to keep the VR set to on, and the shutter speed at 1/800 to 1/1000th of a second.I find this lens to be very useful, simply because of the portability of it, and the fact that you have all you need in one lens. I would guess if you were printing larger photos (poster-sized), the small amount of noise may becomes an issue, but for 99% of what an amateur photographer does, it's a GREAT little lens.Mine came with the magnification lens, as well as the USB dock to update the firmware, etc. For $399? A No-Brainer...Thanks, B&H!!
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I am incredibly satisfied with the lens, all it came with, and the great customer service given by Digital Goja. The Sigma 18-300 mm lens certainly is worth the price. As someone who loves to travel, and travels a lot, the lens is perfect with it's incredible range and versatility. For anyone who wants to travel light and not have to frequently change lenses every time you switch scenery or subject, this is the ideal lens. Because of the range and compactness of this lens, it is fairly heavy and it takes a little more force than other lenses to extend the zoom. But this also means it is durable and strong. One downside is that it sacrifices some image quality and sharpness compared to fixed lenses, but easily makes up for this with its versatility. This specific ... MoreI am incredibly satisfied with the lens, all it came with, and the great customer service given by Digital Goja. The Sigma 18-300 mm lens certainly is worth the price. As someone who loves to travel, and travels a lot, the lens is perfect with it's incredible range and versatility. For anyone who wants to travel light and not have to frequently change lenses every time you switch scenery or subject, this is the ideal lens. Because of the range and compactness of this lens, it is fairly heavy and it takes a little more force than other lenses to extend the zoom. But this also means it is durable and strong. One downside is that it sacrifices some image quality and sharpness compared to fixed lenses, but easily makes up for this with its versatility. This specific fathers day deal comes with, along with everything listed, the Sigma USB Dock and a Close up Lens for great macro shots. Having a such a close focus point of just 15 inches (i was able to shoot even closer) it is great for not only telephoto shots, but macro shots as well. It truly is the perfect lens for all around use.
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I had bought a Nikon 18-200 lens that had focusing issues with my D7200. B&H was their normal incredible selves and got a replacement out to me very fast. I come to find out that the new lens did the same thing. I had no issues with the lens on my other Nikon camera and was at a loss. B&H did yet another return and on the last day of the sale on the Sigma, I placed an order. Not only did I get the awesome sale price, but I got the close up filter made for this lens. This is now my go-to lens for just about everything. Granted, I still use my 80-200 f2.8 Nikon lens for lower light as well as a couple other Nikon lenses that are faster lenses. I have both the Sigma 18-300 and the 150-600 and it seems that these are the only two I need most of the time. I am going to ... MoreI had bought a Nikon 18-200 lens that had focusing issues with my D7200. B&H was their normal incredible selves and got a replacement out to me very fast. I come to find out that the new lens did the same thing. I had no issues with the lens on my other Nikon camera and was at a loss. B&H did yet another return and on the last day of the sale on the Sigma, I placed an order. Not only did I get the awesome sale price, but I got the close up filter made for this lens. This is now my go-to lens for just about everything. Granted, I still use my 80-200 f2.8 Nikon lens for lower light as well as a couple other Nikon lenses that are faster lenses. I have both the Sigma 18-300 and the 150-600 and it seems that these are the only two I need most of the time. I am going to buy either the 1.4x or 2x teleconverter that from the best of my understanding will work with both of these. (If I am wrong, please tell me!) The focusing speed is excellent. The stabilization is the best I have seen. It just feels solid, no wiggle. Even one of my Nikon lenses had some wiggle either in the zoom or focus ring out of the box. The close up filter is great to have, the only problem I ran into is having to take the hood off and on to put the close up filter on. It is a bit cumbersome, but even without the filter, it focuses closer than the Nikon lens. I am super happy to have this lens, my wife keeps trying to steal it for her D3300.
| Zoom Focal Length | 18-300mm |
| Durability | No weather-seal ring, Highly resistant to size fluctuations during temperature changes |
| Included Accessories | Lens Hood, Lens cap |
| Included Highlights | With Lens Hood |
| Magnification | 1:3 (macro ratio) |
Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary Lens (Canon)
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Sigma 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Dc Os Hsm Lens From Japan
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I read a lot of the reviews on here, some being negative in regards to the clarity of the photos at full zoom. I have mine mounted on a Nikon D7500 and the pictures are extremely clear at all focal lengths. Just make sure to keep the VR set to on, and the shutter speed at 1/800 to 1/1000th of a second.I find this lens to be very useful, simply because of the portability of it, and the fact that you have all you need in one lens. I would guess if you were printing larger photos (poster-sized), the small amount of noise may becomes an issue, but for 99% of what an amateur photographer does, it's a GREAT little lens.Mine came with the magnification lens, as well as the USB dock to update the firmware, etc. For $399? A No-Brainer...Thanks, B&H!!
I am incredibly satisfied with the lens, all it came with, and the great customer service given by Digital Goja. The Sigma 18-300 mm lens certainly is worth the price. As someone who loves to travel, and travels a lot, the lens is perfect with it's incredible range and versatility. For anyone who wants to travel light and not have to frequently change lenses every time you switch scenery or subject, this is the ideal lens. Because of the range and compactness of this lens, it is fairly heavy and it takes a little more force than other lenses to extend the zoom. But this also means it is durable and strong. One downside is that it sacrifices some image quality and sharpness compared to fixed lenses, but easily makes up for this with its versatility. This specific ... MoreI am incredibly satisfied with the lens, all it came with, and the great customer service given by Digital Goja. The Sigma 18-300 mm lens certainly is worth the price. As someone who loves to travel, and travels a lot, the lens is perfect with it's incredible range and versatility. For anyone who wants to travel light and not have to frequently change lenses every time you switch scenery or subject, this is the ideal lens. Because of the range and compactness of this lens, it is fairly heavy and it takes a little more force than other lenses to extend the zoom. But this also means it is durable and strong. One downside is that it sacrifices some image quality and sharpness compared to fixed lenses, but easily makes up for this with its versatility. This specific fathers day deal comes with, along with everything listed, the Sigma USB Dock and a Close up Lens for great macro shots. Having a such a close focus point of just 15 inches (i was able to shoot even closer) it is great for not only telephoto shots, but macro shots as well. It truly is the perfect lens for all around use.
I had bought a Nikon 18-200 lens that had focusing issues with my D7200. B&H was their normal incredible selves and got a replacement out to me very fast. I come to find out that the new lens did the same thing. I had no issues with the lens on my other Nikon camera and was at a loss. B&H did yet another return and on the last day of the sale on the Sigma, I placed an order. Not only did I get the awesome sale price, but I got the close up filter made for this lens. This is now my go-to lens for just about everything. Granted, I still use my 80-200 f2.8 Nikon lens for lower light as well as a couple other Nikon lenses that are faster lenses. I have both the Sigma 18-300 and the 150-600 and it seems that these are the only two I need most of the time. I am going to ... MoreI had bought a Nikon 18-200 lens that had focusing issues with my D7200. B&H was their normal incredible selves and got a replacement out to me very fast. I come to find out that the new lens did the same thing. I had no issues with the lens on my other Nikon camera and was at a loss. B&H did yet another return and on the last day of the sale on the Sigma, I placed an order. Not only did I get the awesome sale price, but I got the close up filter made for this lens. This is now my go-to lens for just about everything. Granted, I still use my 80-200 f2.8 Nikon lens for lower light as well as a couple other Nikon lenses that are faster lenses. I have both the Sigma 18-300 and the 150-600 and it seems that these are the only two I need most of the time. I am going to buy either the 1.4x or 2x teleconverter that from the best of my understanding will work with both of these. (If I am wrong, please tell me!) The focusing speed is excellent. The stabilization is the best I have seen. It just feels solid, no wiggle. Even one of my Nikon lenses had some wiggle either in the zoom or focus ring out of the box. The close up filter is great to have, the only problem I ran into is having to take the hood off and on to put the close up filter on. It is a bit cumbersome, but even without the filter, it focuses closer than the Nikon lens. I am super happy to have this lens, my wife keeps trying to steal it for her D3300.
If you're deciding on this Sigma lens vs. the equivalent 18-300 Nikon lens, you should consider some of these important differences. I'm writing this from the standpoint of someone who has used both the Sigma and Nikon lenses which may be helpful if you're trying to decide which is a better solution for your needs. I bought this lens as a replacement for the Nikon 18-300 that I dropped and damaged beyond repair. I'm comparing new for new. The Good The Sigma has a nicer build quality and feels more solid and less plasticy than the Nikon. The rubber rings also feel more substantial. I like the minimalist look and black finish over the flashy gold accents on the Nikon. The Sigma looks like a Zeiss. The zoom ring is wide and can be adjusted even when the lens hood is ... MoreIf you're deciding on this Sigma lens vs. the equivalent 18-300 Nikon lens, you should consider some of these important differences. I'm writing this from the standpoint of someone who has used both the Sigma and Nikon lenses which may be helpful if you're trying to decide which is a better solution for your needs. I bought this lens as a replacement for the Nikon 18-300 that I dropped and damaged beyond repair. I'm comparing new for new. The Good The Sigma has a nicer build quality and feels more solid and less plasticy than the Nikon. The rubber rings also feel more substantial. I like the minimalist look and black finish over the flashy gold accents on the Nikon. The Sigma looks like a Zeiss. The zoom ring is wide and can be adjusted even when the lens hood is reversed. The lens hood is included with the Sigma, it's $50 option with the Nikon. The optics of the Sigma seem to be a bit better with one more fluoride element than Nikon's ELD elements. I didn't notice less chromic aberration with the Sigma. Sigma has a 1.2' minimum focus distance versus Nikon's 1.6'. The focusing mechanism is quieter on the Sigma. The Sigma holds its zoom position better than the Nikon, especially if the camera is hanging lens down. The Sigma has the distance marked on the focus ring. Nikon does not. The Sigma's focus ring also allows for attachments of third-party focus-pullers. The Sigma is about $200 less than the Nikon. The Same Both lenses have an 18mm zoom lock stop. Both have excellent optics given the wide focal lengths. Both have a very solid metal lens mount. Both lenses exhibit substantial lens flare when shooting directly into a light source. The weight and dimensions are similar, but the Sigma is about 34 grams heavier and slightly longer, but not really noticeable. The Bad The Sigma's zoom action isn't smooth. It could be a difference in individual lenses, but it shouldn't be significant if it is manufactured consistently. It appears to stick a little right around the 50mm range, where the movement switches elements, but is smooth at both extremes. The Nikon is smooth and even throughout its zoom range. The zoom ring on the Sigma rotates in the opposite direction than the Nikon. Not a big deal if you have other Sigma lenses or recently switched from a Canon system, but it's really hard to get used to if you still use other Nikon lenses. The Nikon has a focus ring that works even when the lens is in auto-focus mode. If I want to change the focus, I simply turn the focus ring to immediately override the auto-focus. The Sigma doesn't work that way. Its focus-ring only works if I switch the focus from auto to manual, making it a bit more clumsy to quickly focus manually. On the other hand, it's more difficult to use a focus-pull on the Nikon. Although both lenses have quite a bit of distortion, especially barrel distortion at the wide end of the zoom, the Sigma also introduces a lot more pincushion distortion in the normal range of the zoom and only becomes less apparent at the 300mm telephoto end. Not a huge issue if you're using Lightroom to post process. The feature that was the deciding factor for me, however, was the image stabilization. The Sigma OS didn't work. At all. I couldn't really tell the difference whether it was on or off, and I couldn't tell if it was even working. Perhaps it only works when the shutter is fully depressed. Nikon's VR is excellent. When I half-press the shutter button, I could immediately see the vibrations stopped instantly. So much so that I could easily read signs at a distance. Conclusion I really wanted this lens to work for me, but there were a few too many small issues and a major issue that all added up to a lens that was just not up to par. If I didn't have the Nikon lens for comparison, I might not have known what I was missing, and possibly would have been happy with it. As it is, I returned this lens and spent the $200 more for the Nikon lens.
I got this lens for my D7200 Nikon camera. I wanted a good macro lens with the reach of from 18 to 300mm ranges, which is exactly what this lens is designed for. So far it has exceeded my expectations producing quality images although I have yet to use the macro filter. Also I cannot answer truthfully as to whether this is a durable lens since I've had it for a few days less than one month at this point. I also have a Nikon 70-300mm VR AF-S lens I paid $500.00 for and I can say without hesitation I am far happier with this Sigma lens than I am with the Nikon lens. It produces sharper higher quality images than the Nikon lens and, of course, it has the added advantage of having the low end of 18mm - not 70mm like the Nikon plus this is a macron lens, which the Nikon ... MoreI got this lens for my D7200 Nikon camera. I wanted a good macro lens with the reach of from 18 to 300mm ranges, which is exactly what this lens is designed for. So far it has exceeded my expectations producing quality images although I have yet to use the macro filter. Also I cannot answer truthfully as to whether this is a durable lens since I've had it for a few days less than one month at this point. I also have a Nikon 70-300mm VR AF-S lens I paid $500.00 for and I can say without hesitation I am far happier with this Sigma lens than I am with the Nikon lens. It produces sharper higher quality images than the Nikon lens and, of course, it has the added advantage of having the low end of 18mm - not 70mm like the Nikon plus this is a macron lens, which the Nikon is not. I paid the same amount of money for each. I feel I got my money's worth with the Sigma - not so with the Nikon, which I hate to write as I truly like my D7200 camera plus I have a 18-55mm VR Nikon lens that does deliver sharp quality images as it should. No complains with it. Just disappointed with the 70-300mm Nikon lens while being VERY HAPPY with the 18-300mm Sigma lens. Hope this helps someone.
January 2015 - I purchased this lens from B&H Photo & Video in NYC. At B&H there is a lounge area in the front of their super store. I unpacked the new lens and mounted it to my Nikon D3200 dSLR. I took sample photos across the street through a plate glass window standing from the same position at 18mm, 60mm, 135mm and 280mm zoom settings (see sample test 4 at 280mm zoom). Right out of the box, the SIGMA lens performed very satisfactory. There is very low chromatic distortion. In test 4, the new SIGMA lens can even resolve very faint blue scratches in the vertical diner sign at a 280mm setting. That shows excellent optical resolution. The day of purchase, I took some evening photos (test 5) of Times Square showing good detail in shadow and window areas. The provided ... MoreJanuary 2015 - I purchased this lens from B&H Photo & Video in NYC. At B&H there is a lounge area in the front of their super store. I unpacked the new lens and mounted it to my Nikon D3200 dSLR. I took sample photos across the street through a plate glass window standing from the same position at 18mm, 60mm, 135mm and 280mm zoom settings (see sample test 4 at 280mm zoom). Right out of the box, the SIGMA lens performed very satisfactory. There is very low chromatic distortion. In test 4, the new SIGMA lens can even resolve very faint blue scratches in the vertical diner sign at a 280mm setting. That shows excellent optical resolution. The day of purchase, I took some evening photos (test 5) of Times Square showing good detail in shadow and window areas. The provided LOCK lever stops the lens from 'seeping or slipping' zoom position when the lens is tilted way up or down. My photographer friends who I have showed this lens to all have said it focuses quickly and quietly. At an overall length including the mounted sun shade of 4.8 inches (about 125mm) and weighing 22.3 oz (about 632 grams), it fits very nicely in my camera bag. NOTE: The weight and length includes the provided lens cap. And a purchased high quality 72mm multicoated UV filter that I strongly recommend. My main reason for getting this lens is I wanted more convenience for composing a photograph where it would be awkward to change lenses. SIGMA provides a three year warranty provided the lens is registered with SIGMA. SIGMA also provides a way to customize the firmware inside the lens with a SIGMA App. One needs to buy the USB lens mount from SIGMA. I look forward to trying that programmable lens firmware option someday.I did notice when the lens locks-in with FOCUS or IMAGE STABILIZATION, the image may shift a tiny bit in the viewfinder. Also, use caution when using this lens with a camera pop up flash. The lens barrel may cast a very noticeable shadow of the pop up flash in the lower area of a photograph. Check for a cast shadow sometimes. A mounted or off-axis external flash unit solves that cast shadow situation as a compromise. I trust the new line of SIGMA lenses (all made in Japan) for excellent conservative optical performance and quality. I feel this lens is excellent for travel and journalism photography. Easy to use right out of the box. Buy a high quality 72mm multicoated UV filter. Then leave the sun shade on most of the time. Thanks. UPDATE from the reviewer: The Lock slider only locks the position of the zoom barrel in the 18mm position. It doesn't 'lock' the lens in any desired zoom position as previously stated. I apologize for the oversight.
The Sigma 18-300mm lens works great on my Nikon Camera. It is very quiet and does not disturb the wildlife. It focuses smoothly and has excellent clarity. I have not noticed much distortion at the end ranges of the focus points at this time and I love the OS and the option to turn it off pending the situation.The one issue I have (and I knew about this before purchasing) is the weight of the lens. It is well built and significantly heavier than the lens it replaced for me (Nikon 18-135) but is also has double the focal distances. I find I place the camera back into it's carrying case a lot more due to the weight and use my tripod in situations where I have to hold the camera for periods of time. This was not a make or break issue for me.Overall I am very pleased ... MoreThe Sigma 18-300mm lens works great on my Nikon Camera. It is very quiet and does not disturb the wildlife. It focuses smoothly and has excellent clarity. I have not noticed much distortion at the end ranges of the focus points at this time and I love the OS and the option to turn it off pending the situation.The one issue I have (and I knew about this before purchasing) is the weight of the lens. It is well built and significantly heavier than the lens it replaced for me (Nikon 18-135) but is also has double the focal distances. I find I place the camera back into it's carrying case a lot more due to the weight and use my tripod in situations where I have to hold the camera for periods of time. This was not a make or break issue for me.Overall I am very pleased with this lens and find I am not changing lenses near as frequently (and I worry less about dust/moisture issues because of that). I have several Sigma lenses and their quality and durability continue to impress.
This lens is a compromise. It does not hold focus as you zoom, so you must compose and THEN focus (rarely but sometimes annoying) and the distortion at the extremes is easily visible but also easily correctible in Lightroom. The price is low and quality is high, but it is not a waterproof lens so be careful in the rain. When I CAN carry more/better lenses I definitely do so, but when I have to pack light, this and a 14mm are the only two lenses I have to carry. Of all the travel lenses out there, this is the one I picked as the best compromise of price/performance. It replaced an older Sigma lens (18-125) that I was happy with and lets me leave my telephoto zoom at home as well. I shot the lunar eclipse with this lens at 300mm and got GREAT results.
I compared the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC for Nikon to my Nikon D3500 kit’s AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and Nikon AF Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G (non VR/OS) lenses. I rented the Sigma lens from LensRentals.On a trip to Barcelona, I loved the versatility of the Sigma, not having to ever change lenses. Since the D3500 lacks the AF tuning option of its higher-priced siblings, I also appreciated the ability to use the Sigma dock to optimize the autofocus for my camera. The photos looked encouraging too, so I was tempted to purchase the Sigma lens, on sale for $399.Upon return, I compared the lenses under more controlled conditions, using a LensAlign target. I shot a series of photographs with the same D3500 body, with each lens at a constant ISO and ... MoreI compared the Sigma 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC for Nikon to my Nikon D3500 kit’s AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and Nikon AF Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G (non VR/OS) lenses. I rented the Sigma lens from LensRentals.On a trip to Barcelona, I loved the versatility of the Sigma, not having to ever change lenses. Since the D3500 lacks the AF tuning option of its higher-priced siblings, I also appreciated the ability to use the Sigma dock to optimize the autofocus for my camera. The photos looked encouraging too, so I was tempted to purchase the Sigma lens, on sale for $399.Upon return, I compared the lenses under more controlled conditions, using a LensAlign target. I shot a series of photographs with the same D3500 body, with each lens at a constant ISO and varying but equal distances from the target. I also compared the Sigma 18-300 and the Nikon 70-300 lenses to the Sigma 150-600C that use usually with my D850.Compared to the Nikon 18-55 and 70-300 kit lenses, the Sigma 18-300 did not do well on those tests. In terms of IQ, it underperformed the kit’s 18-55 mm and would have also underperformed the kit 70-300 had it not been for the latter’s lack of VR/OS. Additionally, the Sigma exhibited significant focus breathing. At 11ft and 300mm, the Sigma 18-300 had the same focal length (same magnification) as the Nikon 70-300 at 200mm.More importantly, compared to the Sigma 150-600C, the Sigma 18-300 and the Nikon 70-300 were so vastly inferior at the same focal lengths that I had to abandon any further consideration of purchasing the pricey Sigma 18-300.
I purchased this rather inexpensive lens after reading an extremely positive review in a recent UK-based digital photography magazine, having been pleased with two other Sigma lens (24-105 and 100-400 mm) for my D500 and D850 Nikon bodies. The quality of construction of the 18-300 mm Sigma lens is, not surprisingly, quite excellent and it is rather lightweight, arguing for its possible use as a single go-to lens when traveling. I've tried it on my D850, though, and was initially disappointed with the sharpness of resolution of the images, to the extent that I nearly returned it to B&H. After working with it more, most of the images were OK. Compared to my 28-300 mm Nikon lens, however, I thought that most of the images were still far less crisp. In addition, the ... MoreI purchased this rather inexpensive lens after reading an extremely positive review in a recent UK-based digital photography magazine, having been pleased with two other Sigma lens (24-105 and 100-400 mm) for my D500 and D850 Nikon bodies. The quality of construction of the 18-300 mm Sigma lens is, not surprisingly, quite excellent and it is rather lightweight, arguing for its possible use as a single go-to lens when traveling. I've tried it on my D850, though, and was initially disappointed with the sharpness of resolution of the images, to the extent that I nearly returned it to B&H. After working with it more, most of the images were OK. Compared to my 28-300 mm Nikon lens, however, I thought that most of the images were still far less crisp. In addition, the diameter of the 18-300 is 72 mm, whereas the 28-300 mm one (now the single lens I routinely travel with on transatlantic flights) is 77 mm, making the former far less appealing. Also, the focusing rings on the 18-300 mm one are in a location on the barrel different from any of my other lens, adding a bit of confusion. I've decided to keep this lens but I'm far happier with carrying the 28-300 and 16-35 mm Nikon lens in a small over the shoulder tote bag when I think I might also rarely need a much wider angle lens when I'm hiking and prefer not to carry a much heavier third lens with me.
| Zoom Focal Length | 18-300mm |
| Durability | No weather-seal ring, Highly resistant to size fluctuations during temperature changes |
| Included Accessories | Lens Hood, Lens cap |
| Included Highlights | With Lens Hood |
| Magnification | 1:3 (macro ratio) |
