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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 741373" data-attributes="member: 9240">I've not used one but you might want to check out the <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082146-REG/sigma_18_300mm_f_3_5_6_3_dc_macro.html" target="_blank">Sigma 18-300mm f3.5-6.3</a>Here's my thinking. 1. You've got Nikon's best DX camera so unless you're looking to go full frame buying DX glass is going to save you money. 2. It's effectively a 27-450mm lens, so if you want a single walkabout lens what more could you want?! 3. It's compatible with the Sigma USB dock, which will allow you to focus tune it at 16 points in the zoom range (4 focal lengths at 4 distances) instead of only 1. That's amazingly critical when you're talking about that range of zoom because it could front focus up close and back focus at full extension. The dock also means you don't have to send the lens back to Sigma for firmware upgrades when you buy your next generation Nikon and they've purposefully made something not work (it happens with every new Nikon model).4. It's likely going to be a little soft at the long end wide open, but if it is you've saved a bunch of money that can go towards a 300mm prime if you'd like.5. It's a macro lens too!!See if you can get your hands on one to test. I love Sigma glass for its price/performance.</blockquote>