Nikkor 18-300mm Price Drop?

M1A

Senior Member
I've been holding out for almost a year to buy this lens. I just noticed today that it's now $699 at most outlets. That's a $300.00 price drop! Am I the only one who's caught this? Is this recent? Also, the NikonUsa website still lists it for $999.
 

M1A

Senior Member
David, thanks for the information.

On another note: I realize a prime or a telephoto that start at 70mm+ would be a better lens. Deffinately one with a f2.8. But for me, I'm still just a novice enthuisast and I'm aware of the huge drawbacks of this lens. The $699 price tag is probably closer to what it is actually worth vs. $999.00.
 

davidnholtjr

Senior Member
David, thanks for the information.

On another note: I realize a prime or a telephoto that start at 70mm+ would be a better lens. Deffinately one with a f2.8. But for me, I'm still just a novice enthuisast and I'm aware of the huge drawbacks of this lens. The $699 price tag is probably closer to what it is actually worth vs. $999.00.


I hear you. I'm sure it's an ok lens and I would not buy it at the $1000 price ether. To save even more money I would recommend the 55-300VR which is super sharp and I'm sure better then the 18-300 at 300.
 

M1A

Senior Member
David,

I'm not ruling that out of being a future purchase. I think the last I checked it was $350-400 That's a great deal. One of these days I'll drop $1.5-2K on a good lens. Heck, I'm not big into sports, but it would be worth going to events just to get good photos. Also, I used to wonder why people wanted to shoot wildlife with a camera instead of a broadhead. Now I know. I'm starting to get hungry to photograph vs. hunt for the kill.
 
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