AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Release Date, Price, Specs, Where to Buy

Nikon has launched the AF-S Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, a 16.7x superzoom for APS-C DSLRs. The 18-300mm offers the highest ever zoom ratio for a Nikon interchangeable lens, giving a 27-450mm equivalent range on one of the company’s DX-format cameras. The lens is a much more complex design than the existing 18-200mm – utilizing 19 elements in 14 groups and, at 120mm long, is 23% longer. It features a 77mm filter thread.

Price | Specs | Release Date | Where to Buy

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Price

The price for AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is $999.95.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Specifications

• Mount Type
  Nikon F-Bayonet
• Focal Length Range
  18-300mm
• Zoom Ratio
  16.7x
• Maximum Aperture
  f/3.5
• Minimum Aperture
  f/22-32
• Format
  DX
• Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
  76°
• Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
  5°20′
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio
  0.32x
• Lens Elements
  19
• Lens Groups
  14
• Optical Conversion Factor
  1.5x
• Compatible Format(s)
  DX
• VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
  Yes
• Diaphragm Blades
  9
• 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
  1.48 ft. (0.45m)
• Focus Mode
  AF, Manual
• G-type
  Yes
• Filter Size
  77mm
• Accepts Filter Type
  Screw-on
• Dimensions
  (Approx.) 3.3×4.7 in. (Diameter x Length)
  83x120mm (Diameter x Length)
• Weight
  (Approx.) 29.3 oz. (830g)
• Supplied Accessories
  • LC-77 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
  • HB-58 Bayonet Lens Hood
  • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
  • CL-1120 Soft Lens Case

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Release Date

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR will be available in late June, 2012.

Where to Buy AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR