Question 1

Hi, anyone used this successfully on a D80 or D90 ?

Accepted Answer

Yes and it works wonderfully well on my D90 and also my D7100

Question 2

Hi Is this lens sharper then a 35mm F/1.8g?

Accepted Answer

As it happens I own both this and the 35mm 1.8. In terms of sharpness there is no comparison whatsoever - the 35mm is much sharper by far. Having said that if you're prepared to sharpen your photos in post processing you should get a more than acceptable image quality. Where this lens comes into it's own is the amazing range from wide angle to 300mm telephoto. By their very design a zoom lens can never be as sharp as a prime lens the greater the zoom range the bigger drop in sharpness. What it really boils down to is if it's sharp enough for you to find acceptable.

Question 3

what is the best uv filter for this lens

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Not the answer you wanted but most experts are dead set against uv filters. They were great for film which was degraded by light, but they just cut precious light getting to the digital camera sensor - this lens is really high on the f numbers anyway relative to a 50mm prime lens. . A plastic hood in strong light protects the lens, and a neutral density set of filters (square one that fixes on the front) or a circular polarising filter work much better to control sunlight.

Question 4

Would this lens give you good quality flexibility to do portraight shots in the studio close up and ful body sharp photos?

Accepted Answer

In response to your query. If you are looking to do majority of your portrait work in studio, then a prime lens is preferred over a zoom. A typical focal length being 70-135mm on a full frame. Portrait work for most part requires a shallow depth of field, so a 1.8-2.8 f, good in low light, being preferred by portrait photographers. A prime lens should allow for better quality over a zoom (fewer elements) so sharper image, more control, less flare.Having said all of the above, the Nikon 18-300 is an excellent lens, and as for portrait work (unlike architectural) one does not use 'edge to edge' so no reason why images should not be sharp. Also remember that for portrait work, particularly on women, one looks for a 'softer' image, as more flattering. Most quality cameras have a portraiture feature built into the software as part of the menu programme. Rgds.

ASIN	B00JKUPRF4
Best Sellers Rank	67,507 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 750 in Camera Lenses
Box Contents	AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, LC-67 67mm Snap-On Front Lens Cap and LF-4 Rear lens cap
Brand Name	Nikon
Camera Lens	300mm
Colour	Black
Compatible Camera Models	Nikon DSLR (modelos com montagem Nikon F (DX))
Compatible Devices	cf, microdrive
Compatible Mountings	Nikon F
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,355)
Effective Still Resolution	6.1 MP
Exposure Control Type	Automatic
File Format	MP4
Fixed Focal Length	300 Millimetres
Focus Type	Ultrasonic
Global Trade Identification Number	00018208022168, 05554442332120
Has Self-Timer	No
Image Stabilization Type	Optical
Item Weight	550 Grams
Lens Coating Description	HD Coating
Lens Color	black
Lens Design	Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Lens Type	Telephoto
Manufacturer	KOMQI
Manufacturer Part Number	JAA821DA
Maximum Aperture	3.5 f
Maximum Focal Length	300 Millimeters
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds
Media Type	Product Image
Minimum Focal Length	18 Millimeters
Model Name	Nikon 2216 AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR
Model Number	2216
Model Series	AF-S DX NIKKOR
Number of Diaphragm Blades	9
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Photo Filter Size	67 Millimeters
Screen Size	3.5 Inches
Shooting Modes	Photography & Video
UPC	018208022168
Unit Count	1.0 count
Video Capture Format	MP4
Video Capture Resolution	720p or higher
Viewfinder Type	Optical Viewer
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Zoom Ratio	16.7:1

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300 mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR Lens

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