Glad I found your video! I got a Nikon D3400 DX camera and it came with a AF-P 18-55mm DX kit kens, I'm loving it, and later got a 55-200mm kit lens and now I'm ready for everything!
I bought the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR instead. Love it! Use it on the D500. Also bought the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G. Besides Super Telephoto Lenses these are the two I have on it most of the time. Cheers! 🐎
I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. This Nikkor 18-55mm ED II AF-S kit lens is very underrated. It's super sharp and I think it deserves some acknowledgement.
Thank you, Carmine! Your photos are wonderful! Many on UA-cam run down this 18-55mm lens. Your results are outstanding and take away any thought that I am using and Inferior lens! Thank you. Such outstanding photo you made with this lens.
Hi Carmine, very underrated lens, use it with my Dx cameras: D200, D300s, D3300, D7100, D7200, and Z50. Works well with CP filter as well. You cant beat the value and surprised me when comparing it to my Nikon Dx17-55 2.8 lens. What is really interesting is when I used in on my D850 and changed the Aspect ratio (without defaulting to Dx mode) to Square 1:1 or 4x3, I got no vignetting and plenty of mp to play with for cropping, Ted.
Carmine, I got the one that came with my D7100 a few years back There is not a darn thing wrong with it. Once again you bring logic and common sense to picture taking! I look forward to viewing your channel.
Hi Carmine, I love this little lens using it on Nikon D70 and D80 bodies. Like me, my cameras are old school but hey, they work. Thanks for sharing. Love NYC!
Carmine, i have this lens, too. Best being used with F8-F11, for optimum sharpness. Don't expect any nice bokeh, but thats not the point, also the lens is no straight F2.8 zoom. But with VR, and very small & handy. Even onto the D40, excellent, for what it is ! Small combo, goes nicely together. Don't forget to use the matching lens hood, any Aliexpress substitute will do - and also a good UV filter, for front element protection. I feel not right, during the last decades, to clean the front element, a filter is always cheaper to replace. Doesn't detoriate the IQ, if it's a quality one.
It's a great little lens. Does a great job and beautiful results come from that lens. Captured woody the wood pecker with this lens. That's when I ordered the 55-200mm as I needed it.
This lens came with my D5000 ~15 years ago and mine is in mint condition too if I wanted to sell it. I always assumed these mint condition lenses on ebay were from people like me, who bought their first DSLR and then didn't use them that often. I'll stop calling them "kit lenses" just because you said so! For what little money they are selling I had already decided to keep them but knowing that you actually say there is value in this lens I will keep it as I delve into more and more older DSLRs. DX lenses seem to work with most of them until I get to the point where I can get my first full frame!!
Carmine... I love your thought provoking videos. You always make me people think. Well it's my turn. You speak highly of that lens (and I have it) and but I know you and I both have the 24-85. Would you pick the 17-55 for the wider view over the longer focus length (85mm)? Best wishes, Duane
Hi Carmine ! It's always intereting to watch your videos thanks for sharing and we hope you more power. We will travel to NY city and staying in Queens, i hope our paths crosss somewhere in NY.😂 salutations de France.
have you used the Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70mm F2.8 Lens? if so what are your thoughts of this lens? I have it and I am kind of 50/50 on it. I like that its does look sharp but sometimes when I zoom in on my computer it seems to get blurry but when you look at the picture at regular size it seems fine. also on one of the pictures I took in good lighting I took a picture of a guy in a white shirt and i could see his shirt kind of glowing like an extra soft glow outside of the shirt. I don't know if that means the lens is foggy and needs cleaning or is that like a hazing affect
Hello, I did not purchase the Tokina AT-X pro 28-70mm f2.8 lens because of the very issue you are having..look at this; www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/867351
Carmine: I have a Nikon D60 with a AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G lens. Is it worth the $50.00 to buy the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G VR II lens? I also recently purchased a D300 and a D7000, would spending the money on the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G VR II lens also be worth spending the money? Finally, should I just buy another lens so that do not have two 18-55mm lenses. Your suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
Hello and thank you for watching my channel. Your 18 to 55 that you already own is fine. Perhaps it's time to buy a Nikkor telephoto lens. 300mm with vr Perhaps, you will have so much fun.
Many thanks for your response. I was about to pull the trigger on buying another 18-55mm lens. I think I am good with my telephoto lens. I purchased the Nikon 75-300mm f4.5-5.6 AF lens (push pull) based on your advice from your class 191. You are correct, that lens is “sharper than a knife.” I absolutely love watching your videos, great down to earth advice for guys like myself. You are the best in my book. P.S. I love the videos you did on the D300 and D7000. I purchased them from KEH and MPB respectively and could not be happier with the cameras. Of course I also do my own homework before I make a purchase, but your advice I heavily rely upon when making my purchase decisions. Keep up the excellent work. @@CarmineTavernaPhotography
I have a D300 paired with a Tamron 18-200mm f/3,5-6.3 with VC (their equivalent to Nikon''s VR). I might skip this 18-55mm lens as I am looking for something better suited for low light.
I have both 😊. The camera and the lens. Got it almost cheap. 2nd hand, used, but looks like new. It's my fault but I will blame this yt channel and other like this one 😅📷. Thanks for the video 👍
That lens is a bargain gem. Don’t get version one or non IS. VRii is the one. I was shocked it covered 35mm film on my N80 from about 23-55mm without a filter. Note I hear the “P” version is good but beware older cameras won’t support that lens.
Indeed the P version is a great lens! It has that pulse motor inside, so it focuses really fast and silently! And that one also sells for around 50$ used!
Ok Carmine, I already have this one, check book has been saved!!! Great video !
Thanks for watching 👀 🙏 😆
Me too! But so many on my wishlist I don't think I'll save money as I see more videos 😂
Glad I found your video! I got a Nikon D3400 DX camera and it came with a AF-P 18-55mm DX kit kens, I'm loving it, and later got a 55-200mm kit lens and now I'm ready for everything!
I bought the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR instead. Love it! Use it on the D500. Also bought the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G. Besides Super Telephoto Lenses these are the two I have on it most of the time. Cheers! 🐎
I'm glad you found a lens you love!
I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. This Nikkor 18-55mm ED II AF-S kit lens is very underrated. It's super sharp and I think it deserves some acknowledgement.
I totally agree 👍
Great video Carmine always enjoy
You truly are a professional. I enjoy the pictures and the photography lessons.
Thank you so much 💓
Thank you, Carmine! Your photos are wonderful! Many on UA-cam run down this 18-55mm lens. Your results are outstanding and take away any thought that I am using and Inferior lens! Thank you. Such outstanding photo you made with this lens.
Thank you so much 💓
Hi Carmine, very underrated lens, use it with my Dx cameras: D200, D300s, D3300, D7100, D7200, and Z50. Works well with CP filter as well. You cant beat the value and surprised me when comparing it to my Nikon Dx17-55 2.8 lens. What is really interesting is when I used in on my D850 and changed the Aspect ratio (without defaulting to Dx mode) to Square 1:1 or 4x3, I got no vignetting and plenty of mp to play with for cropping, Ted.
I totally agree. Very good lens for a very good price :)
That lens came with my D200 off eBay for $130, that setup gives amazing results.
Thanks for all the videos. 📸
Thank you so much :)
The D200 is a good one! Nice.
Plenty good tutorials here in yt
Thanks!
Thank you so very much
Another great video Carmine! Greetings from Elliot Lake,Ontario.
Many thanks!
Carmine, I got the one that came with my D7100 a few years back There is not a darn thing wrong with it. Once again you bring logic and common sense to picture taking! I look forward to viewing your channel.
Many thanks :)
Hi Carmine, I love this little lens using it on Nikon D70 and D80 bodies. Like me, my cameras are old school but hey, they work. Thanks for sharing. Love NYC!
Carmine, i have this lens, too. Best being used with F8-F11, for optimum sharpness. Don't expect any nice bokeh, but thats not the point, also the lens is no straight F2.8 zoom. But with VR, and very small & handy. Even onto the D40, excellent, for what it is ! Small combo, goes nicely together. Don't forget to use the matching lens hood, any Aliexpress substitute will do - and also a good UV filter, for front element protection. I feel not right, during the last decades, to clean the front element, a filter is always cheaper to replace. Doesn't detoriate the IQ, if it's a quality one.
It's a great little lens. Does a great job and beautiful results come from that lens. Captured woody the wood pecker with this lens. That's when I ordered the 55-200mm as I needed it.
Got to play with my D 300 yesterday.Have a bunch of 18 55 lenses.Seems like a solid all purpose piece for sure.
I just got this from Japan cheap with filter and hood and used it on my D300s. I am amazed at the sharpness.
This lens came with my D5000 ~15 years ago and mine is in mint condition too if I wanted to sell it. I always assumed these mint condition lenses on ebay were from people like me, who bought their first DSLR and then didn't use them that often. I'll stop calling them "kit lenses" just because you said so!
For what little money they are selling I had already decided to keep them but knowing that you actually say there is value in this lens I will keep it as I delve into more and more older DSLRs.
DX lenses seem to work with most of them until I get to the point where I can get my first full frame!!
The FX AFP 70-300mm is compatible with the D300 and has stunning resolving power. It's the kit lens for the D850
Carmine... I love your thought provoking videos. You always make me people think. Well it's my turn. You speak highly of that lens (and I have it) and but I know you and I both have the 24-85. Would you pick the 17-55 for the wider view over the longer focus length (85mm)? Best wishes, Duane
Thank you for being a subscriber, I would pick the 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G VR II ... it is a fantastically sharp lens with pro level color rendition :)
Hi Carmine ! It's always intereting to watch your videos thanks for sharing and we hope you more power. We will travel to NY city and staying in Queens, i hope our paths crosss somewhere in NY.😂 salutations de France.
Have fun!
I’m struggling to figure out if the S version is better than P model or visa versa?
@marinevet7273 good question..let me look into that
Hi Carmine!, Another excellent low priced high output lens I would like you to review is the 28-105 3.5-4.5 d, your friend up north Keith.
I'll check it out!
Just bought this lens 2 days ago. Should be here in 2 more days. Looking forward to using it on my D7000!
In my 5 decades as a Photographer, this lens is very very sharp and beautiful color rendering.. 😍
Sweet lens I’ve ended up with a couple of them as they came with several of the used cameras I’ve bought.
I totally agree...sweet lens :)
ive taken amazing images with this lens. its my close up lens of choice on my d300
agree! I had two of these and traded one in cheap, hope somebody is enjoying it!
have you used the Tokina AT-X Pro 28-70mm F2.8 Lens? if so what are your thoughts of this lens? I have it and I am kind of 50/50 on it. I like that its does look sharp but sometimes when I zoom in on my computer it seems to get blurry but when you look at the picture at regular size it seems fine. also on one of the pictures I took in good lighting I took a picture of a guy in a white shirt and i could see his shirt kind of glowing like an extra soft glow outside of the shirt. I don't know if that means the lens is foggy and needs cleaning or is that like a hazing affect
Hello, I did not purchase the Tokina AT-X pro 28-70mm f2.8 lens because of the very issue you are having..look at this; www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/867351
Can this be used for fujifilm s2 pro?
Yes, it will work
Carmine: I have a Nikon D60 with a AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G lens. Is it worth the $50.00 to buy the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G VR II lens? I also recently purchased a D300 and a D7000, would spending the money on the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm 3.5-5.6G VR II lens also be worth spending the money? Finally, should I just buy another lens so that do not have two 18-55mm lenses. Your suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
Hello and thank you for watching my channel.
Your 18 to 55 that you already own is fine. Perhaps it's time to buy a Nikkor telephoto lens. 300mm with vr Perhaps, you will have so much fun.
Many thanks for your response. I was about to pull the trigger on buying another 18-55mm lens. I think I am good with my telephoto lens. I purchased the Nikon 75-300mm f4.5-5.6 AF lens (push pull) based on your advice from your class 191. You are correct, that lens is “sharper than a knife.” I absolutely love watching your videos, great down to earth advice for guys like myself. You are the best in my book. P.S. I love the videos you did on the D300 and D7000. I purchased them from KEH and MPB respectively and could not be happier with the cameras. Of course I also do my own homework before I make a purchase, but your advice I heavily rely upon when making my purchase decisions. Keep up the excellent work. @@CarmineTavernaPhotography
I have a D300 paired with a Tamron 18-200mm f/3,5-6.3 with VC (their equivalent to Nikon''s VR). I might skip this 18-55mm lens as I am looking for something better suited for low light.
thank you so much ❤ ❤ ❤
I have both 😊. The camera and the lens.
Got it almost cheap. 2nd hand, used, but looks like new. It's my fault but I will blame this yt channel and other like this one 😅📷.
Thanks for the video 👍
Thank you for watching my videos :)
@@CarmineTavernaPhotography Thanks you so much for your videos and for your love for the D300 😊📷
I am learning that most modern “kit lenses” are underrated.
Yes, your correct 100% 👏 👌
360p doesn't do your work justice...
Chill out man. UA-cam needs time to process the video
That lens is a bargain gem. Don’t get version one or non IS. VRii is the one. I was shocked it covered 35mm film on my N80 from about 23-55mm without a filter. Note I hear the “P” version is good but beware older cameras won’t support that lens.
Indeed the P version is a great lens! It has that pulse motor inside, so it focuses really fast and silently! And that one also sells for around 50$ used!
In modern day (z) money that lens would be at least 5 or 6 times as much new. I think it would be great for shooting weddings
very true
Your suggestions are welcome
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
😀Excellent.....
Thank you! Cheers!
I have three that came with cameras I bought
Lucky :)