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Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR Review

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This lens is a great value for the price, offering sharp images and a useful zoom range, despite some minor issues with image distortion, flare, and build quality.

It has a useful zoom and a good close-up shooting. It has its share of little niggles and problems, but really that's all you ask for at that kind of price.

Pros
  • Sharp images
  • Useful zoom range
  • Relatively good build quality for the price
Cons
  • Noticeable distortion
  • Flaring and loss of contrast in bright light
  • Vignetting issues

The build quality is good for the price, although it is on the cheaper side.

The Nikon AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR is a great value for the price, offering sharp images and a useful zoom range, making it a good upgrade to your camera's kit lens. The lens provides good image quality at wide angles and maintains decent sharpness even at smaller apertures. However, there are some issues with noticeable distortion, flare, and vignetting. The build quality is good for the price, although it is on the cheaper side. Despite its drawbacks, it is a good choice for its price. It's relatively lightweight and the autofocus motor works accurately and quickly, but it does produce some noticeable sound. The lens has a useful zoom range and can focus as close as 45 centimeters, making it versatile for various shooting scenarios. Overall, it offers a good range of features for the price, with some drawbacks to consider.

The lenses offer good image quality at wide angles and sharpness even at smaller apertures.

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Christopher Frost

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