Nikkor DX kit lens group test video tour
We're pleased to present a video tour of the Nikkor DX 18-55mm, 18-70mm, 18-135mm and 18-200mm VR lenses, demonstrating their physical characteristics and coverage in practice. There's no need to download any new software - just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.
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Nikkor DX 18-70mm
Good points
Slightly longer zoom range than basic kit lens
Brighter f4.5 aperture at telephoto
Superior build quality to standard kit lens
Fast and quiet SWM focusing motor
Bad points
Pricier than official kit lenses
Corner sharpness issues
DX 17-55mm f2.8 is brighter (but pricey)
DX 18-200mm is longer and has VR
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Scores
(relative to DX 18-55mm II kit lens)
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22 / 25
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18 / 25
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77% |
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Nikkor DX 18-135mm
Good points
More flexible range than standard kit lens
Better build quality than standard kit lens
Fast and quiet SWM focusing motor
Affordable and supplied with lens hood
Bad points
No VR - so watch out for shake at 135mm
Below average geometric distortion
Only sold in bundle with new body
Nikkor DX 18-200mm more compelling
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Scores
(relative to DX 18-55mm II kit lens)
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18 / 25
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18 / 25
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73% |
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Nikkor DX 18-200mm VR
Good points
Highly versatile 11.1x zoom range
Effective anti-shake VR feature
Fast and quiet SWM focusing motor
Polariser-friendly internal focusing
Bad points
Non-VR 18-200mm rivals at half the price
Modest macro performance
Heavier and larger than rivals
Smaller effective range at close focus
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Scores
(relative to DX 18-55mm II kit lens)
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Build quality:
Optical quality:
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22 / 25
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23 / 25
20 / 25
85% |
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