This 5.8x zoom, designed exclusively for use with Nikons DX-format, features Nikons VR image stabilization and is perfect for portraits and action. Creative close-up photography is possible throughout the entire zoom range.
Definitely meets my expectations of Nikon product and more than meets the needs I had for the lens.
By carrboar
from central New Jersey
About Me Photo Enthusiast
6/14/2011
Photos Come Alive with 105
5.0
PROS
Lightweight
Fast / accurate auto-focus
Easily Interchangeable
CONS
BEST USES
Wildlife Photos
Night Photography
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
My Nikon D500 kit came with an 18-55mm lens and a 55-200mm lens. This 18-105 lens is becoming my lens of choice- higher zoom than the 18-55 without the camera shake factor of the 55-200. (Don't get me wrong, the other lenses have their uses too.) I've had great results with this lens in the two weeks since I bought it. I would recommend this lens as a welcome addition to any Nikon camera or kit.
Images from carrboar
Geese/Goslings 5-27-11
By ChadInOKC
from Moore, OK
About Me Photo Enthusiast
5/11/2011
This lens is so awesome!
5.0
PROS
Lightweight
Consistent Output
Fast / accurate auto-focus
CONS
BEST USES
Sports/Action
Indoors/Low Light
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
I bought this lens to replace my 55-200 and the 18-55 that came with my D40. I almost never use the 55-200, and it is a pain to switch it out when I would need it. This lens does quite well for what I need and I never have to change out. Plus it is a VR.
By Nikon lens
from NH
About Me Casual Photographer
3/23/2011
18-105 Nikon
4.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Fast / accurate auto-focus
Consistent Output
CONS
BEST USES
Indoors/Low Light
Weddings/Events
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
Great lens for the money [...]
By calin
from las vegas, nv
About Me Photo Enthusiast
2/10/2011
Great product
5.0
PROS
Fast / accurate auto-focus
Easily Interchangeable
CONS
BEST USES
Comments:
A good alternative to the 18-55mm lens
By J. Cakes
from Salem , NH
About Me Casual Photographer
2/08/2011
Great addition to my Nikon D90
4.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Lightweight
Fast / accurate auto-focus
CONS
BEST USES
Night Photography
Landscape/Scenery
Wildlife Photos
Comments:
This is a good all around lens. Covers a large spectrum of uses. Fast and easy to use. One flaw, no dept of field scale.
By Johnny
from Pottstown PA.
About Me Photo Enthusiast
12/16/2009
Great performance at a great price!
5.0
PROS
Strong Construction
Durable
Consistent Output
Rugged
Easily Interchangeable
Sharp Focus
Quick Focus
Lightweight
CONS
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Wildlife Photos
Sports/Action
Video
Travel
Comments:
I have show dogs and it is gerat to have high quality pictures and HD VIDEO all in one camera
By Joe
from Bethlehem PA
About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast
11/16/2009
Great Product at Great Price
5.0
PROS
Sharp Focus
Quick Focus
Easily Interchangeable
Lightweight
Consistent Output
CONS
NONE
BEST USES
General Use
Comments:
This is a nice lens for the price. I will be buying a 70 x 300 VR shortly, but this is a great all-purpose lens.
By Flywheel
from Newport News, VA
About Me Casual user
11/02/2009
Great Photo Results
4.0
PROS
Rugged
Sharp Focus
Durable
Easily Interchangeable
Quick Focus
Strong Construction
Consistent Output
CONS
Heavy
BEST USES
Special Effects
Night Photography
General Use
Comments:
Works great inside, no flash, dark places. Goes whers others will not go and gets excellent results. The eye cannot not see into dark domes, this lens can take a full color picture of what I cannot see.
Images from Flywheel
A Ceiling Fresco in a Castle Near Parma Italy
By Kim
from Cape Cod, MA
About Me Semi-Professional
10/20/2009
Love this lens!
4.0
PROS
Consistent Output
Sharp Focus
CONS
Tough To Attach
BEST USES
Landscape Photography
Sports/Action
General Use
Comments:
Love this lens. Very versatile. I can be right on top of the subject and it gets all I need. Had some trouble mounting, but that could have been me. Highly recommend.
By Frank the tank
from Boston, MA
About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast
10/13/2009
Best "walk around" lens!
5.0
PROS
Sharp Focus
Strong Construction
Consistent Output
Durable
CONS
Heavy
BEST USES
General Use
Comments:
I quickly replaced the kit lens with the Nikon 18-105mm VR. The best compromise between walk around shooting, vacation shots and impromptu group photos.
By Pizza
from new york
About Me Casual user
10/05/2009
I like it
4.0
PROS
Sharp Focus
CONS
Heavy
BEST USES
General Use
Comments:
easy to focus!
By Dragon Master
from Detroit MI
About Me Semi-Professional
10/04/2009
Good lens for the price
4.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Consistent Output
CONS
BEST USES
General Use
Landscape Photography
Comments:
Decent over all short telephoto. Works well as one lens for walking around events such as Re-enactments. It focuses to slow to capture birds of prey in flight. Decent lens for the price.
