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 in thinking through first, best of luck in your decision.

 

[hark]

I've been using my Nikon 24-120mm f/4 lens on my D500. I've been enjoying it a lot but have separate lenses for distance. As was mentioned, it's a tradeoff getting an all-in-one lens – those tend to not be as sharp.

 

[Speedqueen]

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 in thinking through first, best of luck in your decision.

Thank you, do you get the sharpness that you need or is there a compromise?

 

[Speedqueen]

Thank you, do you get the sharpness that you need or is there a compromise?

I've been using my Nikon 24-120mm f/4 lens on my D500. I've been enjoying it a lot but have separate lenses for distance. As was mentioned, it's a tradeoff getting an all-in-one lens – those tend to not be as sharp.

Yes thank you for that, I’m interested in the sharpness and how do you go with enlarging or printing?

 

[hark]

Yes thank you for that, I’m interested in the sharpness and how do you go with enlarging or printing?

I use Topaz Denoise which also has sharpening capabilities in it. Photoshop allows upscaling – I just don't overdo it.