Nikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens for Select DX-Format Digital Cameras - Black

The Nikon - AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens is a kit lens that came with the Nikon D7100 that I purchased. It is a great starter lens that takes very nice photographs. After using this lens for a while I found myself wanting more reach out of a lens and bought the 18-200mm lens as a sort of do it all general purpose/travel lens. One thing I find better about the 18-140mm lens however is the ability to do more macro style photos as you can get as close as about 1 ½ feet from your subject and zoom in from there. This lens is of course smaller and lighter as well which might be of significance if you want to travel "light". This lens takes great pictures in most situations but it is not a "fast" lens so you will not get the best images in low light if you have to really crank up your ISO. This is a sturdy, affordable lens with a metal mount and is great for shooting family events and works well as a travel lens. You will get a good range of focal lengths and great picture quality in a relatively small and lightweight package. Attached are a couple of images taken in a local park at dusk. Shadows have been adjusted but no adjustments have been made to the color.

I purchased this lens before my trip to Israel. I knew I would possibly not have enough time to change lenses during some quick tours and did not want to miss a photo opportunity. I love this lens. My traveling partners also love my new lens. Worth every penny. Great even for beginners like myself.

This lens is well built and well balanced. I bought it to replace my 'kit lens' that were poorly made. My Nikon D5200 now has the capability and durability it deserves.

Based on research, I knew the range of lens I needed to go with my camera and found this model as an excellent choice. It is easy to adjust and set.

When you need a travel len with wide and reach.great lens

I've been using this lens for about a month now on a DX mount and it has been a good lens for the price. It allows me to shoot subjects fairly close and at a medium distance. I'm still learning, but it seems to focus fairly quickly and has been very good for my amateur needs.

I bought this lens together with a Nikon D7100 after reading a lot of reviews online. It was an excellent choice! The lens is perfectly balanced on the D7100 and very sharp corner to corner. Some reviews complained about distortion but also mentioned that Nikon had no upgraded firmware to adjust the distortion in the camera. They now have..it is L 2.005 for Nikon D1000 ( you first have to upgrade the cameras firmware to version 1.002). This firmware works absolutely great..no barrel distortion can be noticed on wide angle and no pincushion on the tele side. The zoom is equal to 28-210 mm on a full frame camera which is more than enough for my purpose. The sharpness is more than adequate for an experienced amateur like me. Most people never print pictures more than poster size and the sharpness is absolutely fantastic. I strongly recommend this lens!

Versatile, great zoom and superb clarity! I’m a novice- and this lens has fueled my passion for learning more about photography as a pastime.