Nikon 18-105mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor VR AF-S SWM DX IF Aspherical (this is the full name of this lens, written on its body) is ordinary advanced full-time zoom lens... It comes as a base for some cameras and is often referred to as'whale'(from the English' kit '- kit). Now Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G can be found with almost all Nikon DX cameras elementary and intermediate. It originally came as one of three options for the camera. Nikon D90, own, it was announced along with this camera.
Nikon Nikkor dx 18-105mm
Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G lens suitable exclusively for APS-C DSLR cameras Nikon DX, which means that it is not designed for full frame cameras, but for so-called 'cropped' cameras. The full list of Nikon DX cropped cameras can be viewed here... Install Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G on full-frame cameras Nikon fx Not recommended.
Main technical specifications of Nikon 18-105mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor VR AF-S SWM DX IF Aspherical:
| Review Instance Name | Nikon 18-105mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor VR AF-S SWM DX IF Aspherical ∞-0.45m / 1.48ft Ø67 Made in Thailand US36549947 |
| Basic properties |
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| Front Filter Diameter | 67 mm, plastic thread for filters |
| Focal length | 18-105 mm EGF for Nikon DX cameras is 27-157.5 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 5.83 X (usually rounded to 6) |
| Designed by | for digital cameras Nikon DX |
| Number of aperture blades | 7 rounded petals |
| Tags | focal lengths for 18, 24, 35, 50, 70, 105 mm, bayonet mount mark and hood mounts |
| Diaphragm | 18 mm from F / 3.5 to F / 22. 105 mm from F / 5.6 to F / 38. The lens is deprived of the aperture control ring, control is via the camera menu (G - lens type) |
| MDF (Minimum Focus Distance) | 0.45 m over the entire range of focal lengths, maximum magnification ratio 1: 5 |
| Stabilizer features | 3.5 stops by CIPA standards, 3 stops by Nikon standards. The stabilizer monitors the movement of the camera while shooting panoramas. |
| The weight | 420 g |
| Optical design | 15 elements in 11 groups, including
Image of optical circuit clickable |
| Lens hood | Nikon HB-32, bayonet type, plastic, the following lenses use the same lens hood: |
| Transportation | With a soft cover CL-1018 |
| Manufacturer country | Thailand, inscription on the lens: “MADE IN THAILAND”. Important: since 2014, the production of these lenses has moved to China. |
| Period | From August 27, 2008 to the present day (at least until the summer of 2017) |
| 3D view | View -> |
| Instructions | View–> |
| Price |
Nikon Nikkor dx 18-105mm, view from the bayonet side
Assembly
A copy of this review was made in Thailand. Important: Since 2014, the production of these lenses has moved to China.
The Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G is pleasant and weighty to the touch, weighing just over 400 grams. The lens uses common 67mm color filters.
Please note that the Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G on the mount side does not have a special rubber gasket, which is an indication that the lens has dust and moisture protection. It is better not to expose the Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G to severe moisture and dust tests.
The focus ring is plastic, and the zoom lens is rubberized. Unfortunately, the Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G has plastic bayonet, for which many photographers dislike it. The plastic mount is the first sign that the user is facing a lens from the simplest Nikon Nikkor line of lenses. For example, among the universal Nikon DX lenses, only the simplest kit lenses of the class have a plastic mount. 18-55/3.5-5.6 and another not very successful Nikon 18-135 / 3.5-5.6G.
The retractable lens barrel consists of two sections, to the touch they are quite durable, without any backlash.
With frequent use, the lens may begin to suffer from spontaneous lengthening of the frame (trunk of the lens) under its own weight.
There is a bayonet mount mark and a mark on the case for quick installation of the hood. The lens uses an HB-32 plastic lens hood, which is fixed in special grooves located near the front lens of the lens. The lens hood comes with the lens. The hood can be installed in the opposite direction for transportation. In this position, access to the zoom ring is partially lost. Exactly the same lens hood Nikon 18-70, Nikon 18-135 и Nikon 18-140.
When changing the focal length, the rear lens moves in the middle of the lens body like a pump - it draws in and pushes out air. This behavior of the rear lens is called 'vacuum cleaner effect', which can increase the amount of dust that accumulates in the camera. You can clearly see the effect of a vacuum cleaner with a Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G lens here.
The Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G comes with a CL-1018 soft case, and the lens itself comes in a small cardboard box with a characteristic Nikon coloring.
Nikon Nikkor dx 18-105mm, rear information part
Diaphragm
Diaphragm lens consists of 7 rounded petalswhich form a fairly even hole. Diaphragm closes to F / 22 by 18 mm and to F / 38 by 105 mm of focal length.
Unfortunately, Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G cannot boast good aperture.
There are marks with a focal length on the zoom ring, the following is a list with the minimum numbers F available for these marks:
- 18 mm - F / 3.5
- 24 mm - F / 4
- 35 mm - F / 4.5
- 50 mm - F / 5
- 70 mm - F / 5.3
- 105 mm - F / 5.6
Nikon Nikkor dx 18-105mm, maximum length
Stabilizer
The Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G has a second generation 'Nikon VR' image stabilizer that can compensate for 3.5 stops by shutter speed. In values excerpts this means that you can shoot at shutter speeds 10-12 times longer than what the lens without a stabilizer requires.
The manual for the Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G lens says 3 stops (measured by Nikon), and the official website 3.5 feet (measured by CIPA). In any case, the stabilizer works well.
To enable / disable the stabilizer on the lens there 'VR ON / OFF' button. The stabilizer itself works well. I was able to take pictures without grease and hard work at 105 mm focal length and 1/30 second. Unlike more advanced lenses, such as Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 16-85mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED VR SWM IF Aspherical, this lens does not have the ability to switch stabilizer modes.
While the image stabilizer is turned on and off, the viewfinder may twitch slightly, this is the norm and should not be afraid. The stabilizer is turned on by pressing the focus activation button.
The lens can track the movement of the camera during panorama shooting. In this case, the stabilizer will suppress vibration only in the direction perpendicular to the movement of the camera.
Nikon Nikkor dx 18-105mm with the most extended frame of the case and the established hood
Focusing
Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G focuses quietly thanks to 'SWM'-motor (Silent Wbird Motor - quiet wave / ultrasonic motor) and refers to the lens'AF S'type (with built-in motor focusing), and therefore it will automatically focus on any Nikon digital SLR camera.
Auto Focus Speed - average. On cameras Nikon D90, D200 the lens focuses tenaciously and does not release objects from the field of sharpness.
During focusing, the front and rear lenses remain stationary, as the lens uses internal focusthat is indicated on the case by the letters'IF'-'Iinternal Focus' - 'Inner Focus'. The front lens does not rotate while zooming. It is possible to use any filters without problems.
When changing the focal length, the front lens does not rotate.
The minimum focusing distance is only 45 cm, while you can shoot Macro with 1: 5 magnification... Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G does not have a window with a distance scale, depth of field scale and other useful marks.
In manual focus mode, the ring rotates about 120 degrees, when it reaches the extreme positions it does not rest, but continues to slide, without affecting the focus. Manual focus is easy.
On the lens housing you can find focus switch 'A - M'. In position 'A', automatic focusing works, and in position M - manual focusing.
The 'A-M' switch in this lens is non-standard. Normally, in all lenses equipped with such switches, manual focus cannot be performed in 'A' mode. But here is what the manual says for Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G:
Manual focus can be performed even if the AM lens mode is set to A. Set the camera to focus on AF-S and press the shutter-release button halfway to autofocus. Then, while holding the shutter-release button halfway, manually rotate the lens focus ring to fine-tune the focus. Note. Do not try to rotate the focus ring while the autofocus function is operating. When the autofocus function completes, release and press the shutter-release button halfway again.
Thus, in AF-S mode, after successful focusing, you can still rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus or refocus it. Unfortunately, such a property is only a miserable semblance of a full-fledged regime M / AM with the possibility of constant manual focus control.
You can find more information about lenses with a similar feature in the section Focus Features 'A', for some Nikkor lenses with the 'A-M' switch.
Nikon Nikkor dx 18-105mm with hood in transport mode
Image quality
The lens is sharp enough in the center of the frame, even on open apertures. Sharpness sags a little at 105 mm. Unfortunately, the corners and edges of the image on open apertures remain very weak. The lens also suffers from chromatic aberration and vignetting. Modern cameras can automatically correct vignetting and chromatic aberration.
Of course, at 18 mm you can see barrel-shaped distortion, which becomes pads like with an increase in focal length. The level of dystoria is at an adequate level for comfortable perception of the image.
Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G well tolerates side and back light and shows good contrast, which is typical of modern universal lenses. In general, I did not find anything particularly bad or good in the quality of the image obtained with the Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G.
Nikon Nikkor dx 18-105mm and Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm 1: 3.5-4.5G ED DX SWM IF Aspherical
Examples of photos on Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G:
UPDATED
More examples on Nikon D5600:
You can download the original photos in RAW format at this link (15 files, 400 MB).
Examples on Nikon D7200:
You can download the original photos in RAW format at this link (15 files, 400 MB).
Nikon 18-105mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor VR AF-S SWM DX IF Aspherical prices
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My experience
Nikon 18-105mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor VR AF-S SWM DX IF Aspherical was my first universal lens for my first two cameras Nikon D40 и Nikon D90. I used it a little over a year, after which I changed it to Tamron 17-50mm F / 2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF). Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G is nothing more than an ordinary whale lens with a slightly expanded focal length, which allows you to use part of the tele-range.
For a month, I was simultaneously holding Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G and Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED SWM Aspherical, which allowed me to compare their capabilities. As a result, it turned out that using a range of focal lengths of 18-105 is several times more convenient than using 18-55. The ability to use 105 mm of focal length on the Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G is one of the lens's greatest strengths. Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G also has a more pleasant / solid appearance and it is much more convenient to handle it than with 18-55.
This lens is not a bit suitable as a regular lens for some more or less serious shootings (wedding, responsible reporting, etc.). I took off 4 wedding on the Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G and now I regret it. In the same time Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G fits very well for simple tasks. He repeatedly helped me out on hikes, on vacation, for homely leisurely filming. Like it or not, but finding a more balanced lens than the Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G is very difficult.
From cheap universal lenses for Nikon DX cameras, I advise you to look at the options Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm 1: 3.5-4.5G ED DX SWM IF Aspherical и Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-135m 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM IF Aspherical. True, these lenses can only be found in use on the secondary market. A good replacement for Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G are Nikon DX VR AF-S Nikkor 18-140mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED SWM IF Aspherical и Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18-200mm 1: 3.5-5.6GII ED SWM VR IF Aspherical.
The most similar lens from a third-party manufacturer is Sigma Zoom 18-125mm 1: 3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM (Optical Stabilizer).
An accurate list of all Nikon DX Nikkor lenses
- 10.5 mm/ 2.8G AF Fisheye [gold ring]
- 35 mm/1.8G AF-S
- 40 mm/2.8G AF-S Microphone
- 85 mm/3.5G AF-S VR Microphone
- 10-20 mm/4.5-5.6G AF-P VR
- 10-24 mm/3.5-4.5G AF-S
- 12-24 mm/4G AF-S [gold ring]
- 16-80 mm/ 2.8-4IN AF S VR [gold ring]
- 16-85 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR
- 17-55 mm/2.8G AF-S [gold ring]
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S [black / silver]
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S [black / silver]
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S VR
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-P
- 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-P VR
- 18-70 mm/3.5-4.5G AF-S
- 18-105 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Thailand / China]
- 18-135 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S
- 18-140 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Thailand / China]
- 18-200 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Japan / China]
- 18-200 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S VR
- 18-300 mm/3.5-5.6G VR
- 18-300 mm/3.5-6.3G VR
- 55-200 mm/4-5.6G AF-S [black / silver, Japan / China]
- 55-200 mm/4-5.6G AF-S VR
- 55-200 mm/4-5.6GII ED VR
- 55-300 mm/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR
- 70-300 mm/4.5-6.3G AF-P
- 70-300 mm/4.5-6.3G AF-P VR
Thank you the store www.fotika.com.ua behind provided by Nikon 18-105mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor VR AF-S SWM DX IF Aspherical lens, which I took for a while to create photos with its appearance.
Nikon Nikkor dx 18-105mm on camera Nikon D40x
Results
Nikon 18-105mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor VR AF-S SWM DX IF Aspherical lens performed quite well as universal lens for amateur photographers. On vacation, he is simply indispensable. Unfortunately, one should not expect high optical performance from such a lens. In general, the lens is good for its price class.
I recommend it as the very first lens for Nikon DX cameras. It is best to buy a Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G kit (together with the camera), in which case the cost of the camera and lens will be lower than their total cost separately. Using Nikon 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G is much more convenient than class lenses. 18-55/3.5-5.6 due to the wider range of focal lengths.
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I want to change my whale 18-55 + 55-200 to this glass (18-105). I don’t get any heat, but I plan to buy it in the near future. Is it worth it to bother? Because I did not understand, the 105th is better than the 55th or not? Or is the game not worth the candle? I’m taking pictures of my grandchildren, children, relatives, friends, acquaintances, etc. I don’t plan to use the camera for professional purposes (phot-D3100). Does such an exchange make sense? Thanks in advance. And I apologize for my stupidity.
if 18-55 VR then it’s not worth it. If we change it, then for 18-200, for 18-105 I do not see the point.
Arkady, thank you for the answer! I myself have already come to the thought of the futility of such an exchange, especially since they requested 5000 surcharges for the chench !!! 18-200 people don’t praise something! And the tube leaves spontaneously, and a dark dozen, and soap, and something else is wrong in it! in short, according to eyewitnesses, he is even worse than whale 18-55! This is information gleaned from the Internet. I haven’t seen it in my eyes! Maybe you have a different opinion on this? Help advice to the stupid lamer! Thank you in advance and, of course, I apologize for my stupidity!
The 18-200 is a great lens with no options. By "darkness" all budget lenses 18-55, 18-106, 55-200, 55-300, 70-300 are equally "dark" with a maximum aperture at the long end at F5.6
I forgot to ask! How do you rate the SB-600 puff? It is attractively priced as an outdated model, and the TTX is not much inferior to the SB-700.
Sincerely, thanks in advance!
Soon there will be a review of 600 and 700. Better 700tka - newer and there is a command mode + it is easier to manage it.
I have an 18-200 lens and plan to buy a nikon 5100 (or a better D90?). Which whale is better to buy? 18-55 or 18-105?
if there is 18-200, then it makes no sense to buy a camera with a lens. For amateur photography, the d5100 will be good; for more advanced users, the D90 will be better.
I have a Nikon D3000 with an 18-55 lens, diameter 52, and there are 2 questions about this:
1. Will Nikkor 18-105mm f / 3.5-5.6G ED VR work for me?
2. and how will it be fundamentally different from the existing one?
The diameter of the front filter does not affect camera compatibility. Yes, 18-105 is fine for you. You did not indicate which version of your 18-55, they come in 3 types. The 18-105 variant has 5.6x zoom versus 3x for the 18-55 variant, which means that it is almost twice as "long-range".
Thanks for the answer, but what is the difference in diameter 52 or 67
the difference is 15 millimeters. This number shows the size (diameter) of the front lens, is used to buy filters for the lens (to find out what you need)
And the diameter does not affect the width of the image?
You do not.
Hello EVERYONE! ... I was tormented for a long time before choosing kit18-55 or kit18-105 on Nikon D5100 /// chose 18-105 ... I hope I didn't miss! ... tell me, was the choice right, or not?
You made a really right choice
I have it on the D3100, I'm completely satisfied with it, although I would like 300mm for the birds, otherwise they get scared.)))) It sits comfortably in the hand and the quality of the photos is good. I immediately bought a protective filter, otherwise the fingers remain))) The article is good, + and - are true. Thank you for the information.
In this lens, a squeak is heard when focusing. In the internet I came across that such a moment is not only on my lens. Is it a marriage or a specific model? Tell me, how critical can this be?
Most likely a marriage. Everything was very quiet with me.
Arkady, good evening (or day).
Tell me please. I often hear (in comments or reviews) that 18-105 on cameras D7000 and above is no longer sufficient, i.e. all megapixels of the camera cannot be squeezed out. Is this so, and is it really, the higher the resolution of the matrix (megapixels) - the more demanding it is on lenses?
Depending on your needs. If you look at pictures 1 to 1, then the picture will be more soapy than on less voluminous matrices. But, at the same time, for printing on small formats, for viewing on a monitor, it is not critical. For this speak people who go very deep into the technical part of the cameras.
Arkady, have you not tested 16-85 yet? Which one will be better for the D5100 this or 16-85?
Not tested, but 16-85 is a very good lens, in some cases it will be better.
Hello, I bought a d3100 body
Now I don’t know which lens to buy, 18-55 I don’t seem to want
18-105 or 18-135? as I understand you are more inclined to 105, right?
Advise, please.
and what is the diameter of the filter with ultraf-m for it?
18-105, but it’s better to take 55-200, since you already have 18-55. Filter diameter 67mm.
Hello! Please tell me - we are planning to take NikonD5100 but we cannot decide on the lens. We need to take pictures at sea, nature, a child, and sometimes we may want to take a couple of photos at basketball games from a distance of no more than 30 meters (dynamics). I thought to take Nikon 18- 105mm f / 3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor but so many conflicting opinions kill ... the budget does not really allow buying super-expensive lenses but I want quality. We have no professional experience. Thank you!
The lens, of course, is not the best, but quite suitable. Take 18-105 and you will not regret it.
Thank you!
Hello! I was going to buy a camera for my family, we often go to the mountains by the sea / everything by car, i.e. the weight is not important / I wanted to shoot the stars and the moon / closer / maybe a portrait, in an apartment, friends in a meadow, landscapes. I tend to nickname 5100 but read that 7000 will be more interesting, but there are all settings manually, and on 5100, I read that there are a lot of good presets, / landscape portrait macro, etc. I mean, I feel like a frame. I didn't have mirrors, so I'm afraid to make a mistake with the choice. If I take the 7000, will I not be tortured with the settings and is there any point in paying more? what is so interesting there for me / an amateur / what is not in 5100 except for the case, battery, screwdriver? is it important that the viewfinder is at 5100 95%, at 7000 100%, focus points ??? or it still makes sense, maybe I'll figure it out with the settings! I would like to take the thing and then not regret that the viewfinder is not the same / for example / or, on the contrary, that there are too many bells and whistles unnecessary to me! And what lenses / I think2 / one to fix - I do not know which one and one telephoto was thinking about 70-300vr now some new 18-300 came out can it be as a station wagon ??? or not to fool your head and take 18-105 ??? I want to take the technique once, and so that the quality is / for such and such money /, the budget is somewhere up to 15000 maybe a little more. I understand that I wrote a lot, but if you can answer, explain, tell me! Thanks in advance. Boris
The D7000 has exactly the same number of automatic modes (or more) than the D5100.
The D5100 lacks fast sync, command flash mode, two card slots, and much fewer focus points. In general, these are cameras of different classes.
Yes, viewfinder coverage is important. Take 18-200, 18-300 will not be soon in our area.
Good afternoon. I'm going to take the D90, there is Helios 81n (I think it’s suitable for a portrait), and for landscapes and traveling I’ll take 18-105 (whale) or will you advise to take something else for the carcass?
18-105 will be just right
Thank you)
Advise which budget lens is better to take to the existing whale 18-55 or instead, for trips and travels. I want better picture quality and greater sharpness. 18-105 a little scared of dust, because to shoot on the street, the beach? although changing lenses is probably not buzzing either.
Instead - 18-105, better 18-200, even better - 16-85. In addition - 55-200, preferably 55-300, even better 70-300, etc. Change lenses carefully, then everything will be fine.
Arkady, thanks for the prompt reply!
I forgot to indicate that I have a camera of 3100.
I'm afraid to change lenses due to dust on the sensor, so far for 10 months. use no dust, ttt.
And can you ask a question not quite on the topic? I came from the sea, photographed on apertures 3,5-5,6 (min. Value on my whale), and then I thought that for better sharpness in the landscapes it would be necessary to cover up to 8-11?….
Yes, for sharpening it will be better. More details in the Landscape section.
Arkady, tell me which lens hood should I take for 18-105, and what else is needed first of all for this lens?
the best lens hood that comes with the kit.
If for some reason there is no hood, it doesn't matter. The lens hood is usually indicated on the lens box.
Hello. Thank you for the article. I have a d3000, was a whale 18-55, broke. I chose 18-105. Need for travel, for home. On the old, I wanted a larger zoom, but it was fine in e, there is a flash. Right choice? Still everywhere on the forums they write about $ 300, but on the officer. the site is 400. Where is 300? I will order from the USA. Thanks.
Good enough choice. 300 cu in online stores, sometimes used
Good day . I have a D70 with an 18-55VR lens. Before that, there was an olympus sp-560uz camera
With zoom, it’s clear that, but the sharpness of the photo from the Olympus was sharper. I don’t want to bother with replacing the optics (dust, drag a couple of lenses, etc., etc.) I read your reviews and comments and didn’t understand which one to replace 18- 55 will be better than 18-65 or still 18-105 Thanks earlier
16-85 in some cases will be much better than 18-105mm.
Yes, at a price it is significantly more expensive. 18-105 I can take for 190 bucks in perfect condition. And in what cases 16-85 will be better?
It is sharper, slightly wider and slightly brighter. Optically better executed.
Hello, what can I change 18-105? I mean boo boo.
Complex issue. It’s possible to steam a liter of brandy, but if we talk about photographic equipment, then most likely nothing better can be changed.
Good afternoon!
I own a Nikon 18-70 lens, I think about replacing it with this lens, but there are doubts, because 18-70 is 3,5-4,5 and 18-105 is 3,5-5,6 but it has VR and 105mm .
Tell me if it's worth it? or maybe it's better to look at something else?
Thank you!
I do not recommend changing a whale to a whale.
Maybe then it’s worth a little digging and son-in-law something else?
This is a good idea.
What would you advise to pay attention to? I mean the model.
For what purpose?
Filming walks at home (parties).
18-70 should be enough.
Thank you!