Versatile lens

[Speedqueen]

Hi There, I have a Nikon DSLR5600 I current have the original lens and a 55-200 and I find I am constantly changing the lenses over, as I take photos of landscapes and scenery plus I love wildlife and often need to get a picture of something far away, sometimes if only to identify a bird species not necessarily for a wonderful picture. I have been looking at the 18-300mm, has anyone used this and I would love to hear what you think about this, I'm thinking one lens on holidays, no switching all the time.

 

[Woodyg3]

I had an 18-300 many years ago, and it was not a very sharp lens. It was certainly very convenient, though. Lenses with a wide range like this tend to some with that trade-off.

 

[nikonbill]

Welcome to the forum!

I have an 18/300 I use regularly, as Woody indicates there are trade offs to the wide range. For holiday shooting and general shooting I love mine, for the very reason you desire (no field switches).

Also of note I do think there are good copies and not so good copies. This I track though verious users. Editing software can help with some of the "handicaps" (noting plenty of free stuff on the software area). I have always thought the one I bought is a very good copy.

One great thing in your favor is pricing is reasonable on "F" Mount stuff due to the Z lens taking over.

You are doing the correct thing is thinking through first, best of luck in your decision.