18-55 Replacement

[Horoscope Fish]

I have decided to go ahead and order the Refurb 18-105 from Adorama. I have the extra year warranty (VIP) and have free shipping.

Congrats on the purchase-to-be, I think you'll be very happy with 18-105mm... While I wouldn't call it spectacular glass it's just so damn versatile my 18-105mm rarely comes off my D5100 any more. I still have my 55-200 but not for much longer I don't think since a 70-300 might be in my future. Or 85mm 1.8 prime... Or...

 

[stmv]

good plan

 

[crashton]

Pat- You'll enjoy the 18-105 it's a great walk about lens. The extra reach will come in handy.

 

[RockyNH_RIP]

Pat- You'll enjoy the 18-105 it's a great walk about lens. The extra reach will come in handy.

thanks Chuck! I got a notice it was shipping already and hit the tracker, supposed to be here day after tomorrow.

Pat in NH

 

[Rancher_RIP]

I am always amazed at how fast they get things to me.

Dave

 

[RockyNH_RIP]

I am always amazed at how fast they get things to me.

Dave

They are usually pretty quick with me too.. My lens should arrive day after tomorrow..


Pat in NH

 

[nickt]

Pat, I just got my 18-105 today. I think you will be very pleased with yours. My thinking was like yours, that it would be an everyday replacement for my 18-55. In my case I also have an 18-70 (no VR) in the mix.

I only had time to take a few shots, but it's certainly sharp enough for my everyday needs with significant reach over the 18-55. It has a little more reach than my 18-70 and having the VR is great. I was able to take some hand held available light shots that would not have been possible with the 18-70 on the same settings and it looks like I did not lose anything over the 18-55, I just gained more reach. I probably will not make myself crazy comparing them. I'm just planning to have fun with it.

So based on 15 minutes of play time, I am very happy and looking forward to getting out to shoot. I never bought a refurb lens before. It is in absolutely new condition. No signs of use anywhere, including the plastic mount. I totally forgot about the Adorama extra warranty and I got it from B&H, so only 90 day warranty. I don't think it will be an issue.

Enjoy your new lens!

 

[RockyNH_RIP]

Pat, I just got my 18-105 today. I think you will be very pleased with yours. My thinking was like yours, that it would be an everyday replacement for my 18-55. In my case I also have an 18-70 (no VR) in the mix.

I only had time to take a few shots, but it's certainly sharp enough for my everyday needs with significant reach over the 18-55. It has a little more reach than my 18-70 and having the VR is great. I was able to take some hand held available light shots that would not have been possible with the 18-70 on the same settings and it looks like I did not lose anything over the 18-55, I just gained more reach. I probably will not make myself crazy comparing them. I'm just planning to have fun with it.

So based on 15 minutes of play time, I am very happy and looking forward to getting out to shoot. I never bought a refurb lens before. It is in absolutely new condition. No signs of use anywhere, including the plastic mount. I totally forgot about the Adorama extra warranty and I got it from B&H, so only 90 day warranty. I don't think it will be an issue.

Enjoy your new lens!

Thanks for the update and great that you are enjoying so far!! I am looking forward to saturday when mine gets here. I have bought 2 other refurbs (factory) and like yours, they look brand new!! I do not think the warranty difference will be an issue but I have the Adoram VIP and an extra year is included on all purchases so when they have an item at the same price, I tend to shop there.

I have a 35mm and a 50mm f/1.8 primes for those "special" shots!


Pat in NH

 

[RockyNH_RIP]

Ok, my 18-105 lens arrived today! I like it so far, though I have not done anything creative yet...

This series is just checking the zoom etc.... No post processing at all...

18mm.....................................................................35mm




70mm.....................................................................105mm



It appears I will have what I was looking for, an expanded reach dailey walkaround lens..
I know there are lots of options and many are compromises 9some more/some less) but I believe
that for my uses, this was a good choice.

Have a great day...

Pat in NH

 

[RockyNH_RIP]

Here is a few more taken this morning with the 18-105 (some duplicated in my dailey)












I am pleased with the lens... It does what I want/need...

Pat in NH

 

[Ironwood]

Good to hear you are happy with the new lens Pat.

​Can you notice any improvement in IQ over your 18-55 ?

 

[RockyNH_RIP]

Good to hear you are happy with the new lens Pat.

​Can you notice any improvement in IQ over your 18-55 ?

Thanks Brad...

Honestly, have not used it enough to say there is better IQ... In reviews etc that I tracked, it was not supposed to be better, in fact maybe a little softer in the edges. I was hoping that it would at least as qood of IQ and bought it for range as a dailey walk-around lens. To date, I say IQ is as good, softness is not noticable.. and the range is extended. I am pleased!

Pat in NH

 

[Ironwood]

Thanks for the feedback Pat.
I am holding out for a 16-85, but if I cant wait that long, I may end up with one of these as well.

I have got my D3100 and 4 lenses up for sale to help fund a D7100 and 16-85. Had a guy come and check out the camera and both kit lenses yesterday, but he thought I would pretty much give them away, so I still have them.
If I have no more takers by the weekend, they will go on Ebay.

 

[RockyNH_RIP]

Thanks for the feedback Pat.
I am holding out for a 16-85, but if I cant wait that long, I may end up with one of these as well.

I have got my D3100 and 4 lenses up for sale to help fund a D7100 and 16-85. Had a guy come and check out the camera and both kit lenses yesterday, but he thought I would pretty much give them away, so I still have them.
If I have no more takers by the weekend, they will go on Ebay.

I did not notice, do you have it advertised here?

Pat in NH

 

[Ironwood]

I did not notice, do you have it advertised here?

Pat in NH

Just trying to sell it locally at the moment.

 

[RockyNH_RIP]

Understand Brad... I did the same last week when I sold my 55-200... and this week my 18-55

Good luck and I envy your impending 7100!! Enjoy!

Pat in NH

 

[Samsonite]

Any reason no one has mentioned the 18-300? I have read some very favorable reviews, there's significant fish eye at 18mm, but can be corrected in LR with lens corrections.... Still quite pricey though.... I think I will be ordering a 18-105 as your thread has convinced me.... Even though it overlaps my 70-300 by 35mm, it could in some instances mean I wouldn't have to change lens to get that little bit more reach....


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[crashton]

Samsonite that 18-300 is one heavy chunk of lens. My thought is with such a huge focal range output would be comprimised. Nothing wrong with overlapping a bit in focal length You'll enjoy the 18-105, it's a bargin priced lens that delivers. .

 

[Samsonite]

Didn't know the. 18-300 was that heavy... Ye will try fun a good condition 18-105 second hand...


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[Horoscope Fish]

... that 18-300 is one heavy chunk of lens...

Yup, it's all but two freakin' pounds. But then I've never really understood the allure of the huge zooms for general photography, to begin with, frankly.