Nikon 18-105mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor VR AF-S SWM DX IF Aspherical Review

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 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
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

  • 1 aspherical element (aspherical elements are shown in blue on the optical diagram). The presence of aspherics is indicated on the case with the inscription 'Aspherical'.
  • 1 low dispersion element (shown in yellow on the optical diagram). The presence of such elements is indicated on the body by the abbreviation 'ED'.

Optical design Nikon 18-105mm VR

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)
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Nikon Nikkor dx 18-105mm, view from the bayonet side

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

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

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

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

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.

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

  1. 10.5 mm/ 2.8G AF Fisheye [gold ring]
  2. 35 mm/1.8G AF-S
  3. 40 mm/2.8G AF-S Microphone
  4. 85 mm/3.5G AF-S VR Microphone
  5. 10-20 mm/4.5-5.6G AF-P VR
  6. 10-24 mm/3.5-4.5G AF-S
  7. 12-24 mm/4G AF-S [gold ring]
  8. 16-80 mm/ 2.8-4IN AF S VR [gold ring]
  9. 16-85 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR
  10. 17-55 mm/2.8G AF-S [gold ring]
  11. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S [black / silver]
  12. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S [black / silver]
  13. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR
  14. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S VR
  15. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-P
  16. 18-55 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-P VR
  17. 18-70 mm/3.5-4.5G AF-S
  18. 18-105 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Thailand / China]
  19. 18-135 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S
  20. 18-140 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Thailand / China]
  21. 18-200 mm/3.5-5.6G AF-S VR [Japan / China]
  22. 18-200 mm/3.5-5.6GII AF-S VR
  23. 18-300 mm/3.5-5.6G VR
  24. 18-300 mm/3.5-6.3G VR
  25. 55-200 mm/4-5.6G AF-S [black / silver, Japan / China]
  26. 55-200 mm/4-5.6G AF-S VR
  27. 55-200 mm/4-5.6GII ED VR
  28. 55-300 mm/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR
  29. 70-300 mm/4.5-6.3G AF-P
  30. 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 Nikon D40x camera

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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Comments: 937, on the topic: Review Nikon 18-105mm 1: 3.5-5.6G ED Nikkor VR AF-S SWM DX IF Aspherical

  • Dmitriy

    Arkady, tell me which lens is better to take as a staffer (nikon d7000 camera) Nikon 18-105 f / 3.5-5.6G IF-ED DX VR Nikkor or Tamron AF 18-200 f / 3,5-6,3 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro Nikon F or advise another.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Better, of course, native 18-200, but it costs much more. I would still take 18-105.

      • Dmitriy

        Thank you Arkady

        • VLADIMIR NIKOLAEVICH SYCHEV

          B 18-105 vr AND 18-200 VR on NIKON D7000 I will not recommend. There were 2 pieces of NIKON D7000, and there were 2 whale 18-105, and it was 18-200 vr (on the NIKON D80 it was fine, but on the NIKON D7000 it was blown away, for which it was sold without regret). On the NIKON D90, both of these lenses gave a decent picture, but on the NIKON D7000 it was already irreparable soap. Especially on focal points around 90-105 (I'm talking about 18-105). I got rid of them at the first opportunity, could not get used to “soap”, no matter how much I tried to persuade myself. I bought a high-aperture SIGMA 17-50 / 2.8 OS as a staff, (and then SIGMA 50-150 / 2.8 OS - the most magnificent glass, but expensive and heavy). This is how a high-quality picture began to be obtained. Take the inexpensive 55-300 VR second. The options are proven, although I have 70-300VR, it's just handsome. I also tried TAMRON 28-75, Arkady has a good review here on the site. But, again, on the NIKON D7000, it loses a lot to these sigma in terms of sharpness, focusing, and HA, and loses in everything. These SIGMAs have sharpness immediately from open 2.8, I can send sample photos.

          • Arkady Shapoval

            Thanks for the helpful thoughts :)

  • aidyn

    Arkady good evening! I apologize earlier I asked a question about exchanging a regular 18-55 vr for 18-105 vr
    Then the option of an exchange with a difference of $ 100 turned up, the price tag is very happy, but the age of 18-105 bothers him not a small full 2 ​​years! hence the question! Does the ultrasonic motor have any resource? Apertures?
    I can check the presence / absence of back / front focus!

    • Arkady Shapoval

      The lens resource is 10 years of service, it is impossible to check the actual lens mileage

    • VLADIMIR NIKOLAEVICH SYCHEV

      The sharpness of the 18-55VR is better than that of the 18-105VR, I myself was surprised, I bought it for a cheap one, so that there was a spare lens at a wide angle, and now I can’t sell it. Here are such miracles. 18-105VR is more convenient only for the run of focal ones, well, a portrait of 105 is more or less obtained, Arkady writes correctly.

  • svserg30

    I recently bought a d7000 with this lens. Today I noticed that even with all settings for autofocus (on the camera and on the lens), you can accidentally defocus the subject if you turn the focusing ring on the lens instead of the zoom ring. strange ...

  • Alexey

    Hello Arkady !!! please tell me, I have a choice before me, Nikon d3100 18-105, Nikon d3200 18-55, the price is one, then Nikon d90 18-55 and Canon d550 18-55 + 75-300 are also the same price, I can't decide, that is, I don't even I know (since there will be the first DSLR) that it is better not in terms of a camera, although this is also a lens, and how much I need with my skills, such a range of camera and lens bells and whistles cost the same digital camera like the SL100 rivers, I myself tend to 3100, but I think maybe 3200 is a better device, but the lens is smaller, or maybe d90, but again, will I use all the functions of the device, and again the lens is small, Canon has almost two lenses, but the device is so-so …………. does a beginner need all the bells and whistles, and will I use them or take Nikon 3000 and 18-200 like this …… tell me…. direct…. hint ...

    • Arkady Shapoval

      In this case, I recommend D3100 and 18-105.

      • Alexey

        Thank you Arkady !!! and another question, but all these cleaning pencils and other bells and whistles that the seller begins to cram in and push along the way to the device, how much they are needed and necessary ...

        • Arkady Shapoval

          One cleaning pencil can be bought to clean the lenses of the lens, but nothing more is needed.

          • Alexey

            For half a year now I have been reading your site, everyone wondered why I have normal or bad photos on the digital camera ... now a lot has become clear, something even turns out in manual mode ... I continue to study ... THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!

  • alexey

    tell me when choosing a camera was at a standstill, nikon d5100 18-105 and d5100 18-55 + 18-200 the price is the same, where will it stop?

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Most likely, instead of d5100 18-55 + 18-200, d5100 18-55 + 55-200 was meant, this option is worth stopping by.

  • alexey

    thank you!

  • Igor

    Nikon D200 Plus18-105 is just yummy. I think to take another 70-300 and the packaging is finished in this version. What is your opinion? Thank you for your reply. With uv. Igor.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      If everything suits - then it's just fine) the option is not bad) especially if 70-300 with a stub.

  • Igor

    And further. … You personally, Arkady, thank you very much for this work. Wholeheartedly. Good luck in everything. You will be in Sevastopol, waiting for a call. 099-228-73-10.

  • alexey

    tell me if you choose between Nikon d3100 18-55 + 55-300 or d5100 18-55 + 55-200 the money is almost the same, what will it lean towards?

  • Svetlana

    Hello Arkady!
    I didn’t have a camera for a long time, Nikon d5100 with an 18-105 lens, please tell me how to achieve a blurred background, do I have something with these difficulties?
    Thank you!

  • Sergei

    Good afternoon, Arkady! The other day I’m going to purchase a Nikon d90 Kit 18-105 VR and additionally Nikon AF 50mm f / 1.8D glass. What is your opinion on this kit?

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Nice kit.

      • Jury

        Hello Arkady, tell me please that it is better to purchase the Nikon D7000 kit (18-105mm VR) or the Nikon D90 kit (18-105mm VR). Many thanks

  • Sergei

    Great glass! I also have Nikon d90 18-105, the first DSLR ... Yes - a bit dark, yes - a plastic mount (it will teach you to be frugal in relation to technology) :) But the price corresponds to the quality, this is my opinion ... So far, only he is in my arsenal and so far the park I'm not going to expand lenses :)
    PS Special thanks for the photos from Sudak :)

  • Alexander

    Hello Arkady! Please help with the choice (I use a soap box, I really want to buy a DSLR). Nikon D3100 18-105 (or 18-55 + 55-200), Nikon 5100 18-55 (+ 55-200 over time to purchase), Nikon 3200 18-55 (55-200 over time to purchase). Thanks to your reviews with lenses, in principle, I decided, but I find it difficult to choose a camera. Thank you in advance!

    • Arkady Shapoval

      The choice is always difficult. A slightly worse camera is better, but a slightly better lens. Because 3100 and 18-105.

      • anonym

        Thanks a lot Arkady!

  • anonym

    Hey. Please tell me what is the best way to buy a protective light filter for Nikon 18-108 DX? Thank you ... And is he really needed then ???

    • Denis

      For the 18-105 lens, I bought a HOYA HMC UV (c) 67 mm protection filter. I did not notice any deterioration in the quality of the picture with him. It is necessary to take off carefully without a protective filter. With intensive shooting (weddings, for example), the front lens of the lens without a filter can be scratched.

  • Andrei

    Good, Arkady!
    Tell me, I want to buy a Nikon D3000, but I still can’t decide on a lens: a whale 18-55 VR or 18-105 VR? The latter of course is superior in capabilities, but taking into account the noise at high quality, the D3000 is afraid that I can not lighten the shot with an 18-105 lens. How to be, sacrifice the quality of the photo when using dark 18-105, trying to raise ISO or use the less advanced 18-55, but to keep the picture more balanced in lighting and with less grain.
    Or am I misunderstanding something?
    Thank you.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      the luminosities 18-55 and 18-105 are the same. maximum 3.5 and 5.6

    • anonym

      Admirers of Nikon no longer need to be afraid of noise, but gradually begin to be afraid of moire in the pictures ...

      • VLADIMIR NIKOLAEVICH SYCHEV

        That's for sure, they stuck 24 megapixels into the crop, and for what? Probably, so that people have one "soap" from whale lenses and lubricant from shake. They apparently have a contract with SONY for the supply of sensors, which they cannot bypass, depend on SONY, and this 24 megapixel sensor is extremely unsuccessful, now they do not know where to attach it, they are trying to improve the image by removing the anti-aliasing filter. Yes, it will be moire for sure. I have already encountered moiré even on NIKON D7000 with good sharp glasses, but what will happen on NIKON D7100 ????? But people will understand this much later, but for now their task is to make money on people's inexperience. So far, the “Size Matters” marketing formula works flawlessly.

        • anonym

          The golden mean in terms of resolution on the "narrow format" (24-36 mm matrix) was and remains 16 million pixels. In the D7000, less than 16 MP stated are probably effective (something close to the optimum). And Nikon probably has the next “pie” on the way after the D7100. Owners of the D300, D300s are unlikely to part with their cameras in favor of "updated" crops. “The best is the enemy of the good,” says popular wisdom.

          • Arkady Shapoval

            Substitutions d300 (s) have not yet been released :)

  • Olga

    Arkady, hello. I really need advice on which camera to choose .nikon 3100 or 5100, the first one is sold with an 18-55 lens, the second one is with the same one from 18-105. We plan to shoot animals in motion, portraits and landscapes.

    • Arkady Shapoval

      Better option is from 18-105

  • Olga

    Arkady, thanks. Please tell me, is the 5100 camera much better than the 3100, is it better suited to our needs? (Shooting animals in motion)?

    • Galina

      I apologize for intruding into the conversation, but you will not orient me: 21 thousand rubles for a second-hand (the owner was neat) Nikon D500 with a lens 18-105 - is that a lot or a little? I see here they are planning to buy almost the same ...
      Once again, I'm sorry for the flood in the branch, but there is no one to consult with.

  • Olga

    Another question is what is the minimum and maximum distance for shooting with both lenses 18-55 and 18-105 without loss of quality.

  • Olga

    Galina, hello. A new Nikon 5100 store with a whale 180105 costs 24 thousand rubles, but there is no memory card in it, it’s another 1000 (the store gives an additional discount for the next purchase of 5000) Decide for yourself whether to buy a new or used one

    • Galina

      Thanks for the reply.

  • Alexander

    Hello, Arkady. I have a kid from 18-55, I want to change it to 18-105, as a more universal one. They offer a good second-hand from China. What to look for? How bad is plastic mount (from real experience)?

    • Arkady Shapoval

      As it is written in the review, the mount will not affect the photo in any way, after landing the lens on the camera it is not visible. The lens should be well shot, without backlashes and give a good picture.

      • Alexander

        Thanks. I understand the effect on quality. :) I meant why such a wary attitude to the plastic mount. Could it break? Were there such cases during normal handling?

  • Mila

    Hello Arkady!
    Please tell me, to Nikon3100 (kit18-105), as a novice photographer, I am advised to acquire a faster lens. I can not decide on the choice between lenses:
    Nikon35mmf / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor or Nikon 35 f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor?
    Thank you very much!

  • Mila

    Meant between lenses Nikon 35 f / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor or Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f / 1.8G? Thanks!

  • Mila

    Hello Arkady!
    Please tell me, to Nikon3100 (kit18-105), as a novice photographer, I am advised to acquire a faster lens. I can not decide on the choice between lenses:
    Nikon35mmf / 1.8G AF-S DX Nikkor or Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f / 1.8G?
    Thank you very much!

    • Arkady Shapoval

      The reviews have a description and examples of photos - choose what you like best.

  • Alexander

    Tell me ... Are you from Kiev?

  • Igor

    Hello Arkady!
    Please tell me, the 18-105 VR lens works like a “vacuum cleaner” and how to clean it from dust inside.
    Thank you!

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