Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR Standard Zoom Lens: Boasting the longest reach of any NIKKOR all-in-one zoom lens, this lens delivers the equivalent of 450mm focal length, enough reach to bring the most distant action up close. This single telephoto zoom lens can keep up with a wide range of shooting situations, from wide-angle groups to ultra-high-power zoom shots.
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This is a great lens! My biggest complaint about my DSLR was that the two lenses I had were at very awkward ranges for me. The 18-55 lens was just a little too short and the 55-200 was just a little too long. I was always needing to switch lenses in the middle of taking pictures, which became too cumbersome, so I found myself not using my camera as much as I wanted. Then I found this lens and I could not be happier! Also, with an 18-300 mm range it is able to go even further than the standard telephoto. This is a very large and heavy lens due to its range though. I quickly upgraded my strap to a holster style (for $8) because the weight was too much to hang around my neck. Other than that, I'm in heaven! I can get all of the great close up shots and the immediately zoom out to get a great panoramic shot without stopping to fumble with lenses. If you are looking for a lens with great versatility and like to switch from large landscape shots to close up shots in one session, this is the lens to get! The picture quality is great too. The zoom was a little stiff right out of the box, but after using it a couple times, it has loosened up fine. I wish I had bought this sooner!