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.
Excellent for my use as general field lens. Too heavy for an everyday lens, but if you are hiking it keeps you from changing lenses unless you need to do macro work. I does focus fairly close, so larger objects do well if you need a closeup, otherwise macro is about the only time you have to change lenses.
Some worries about getting banged up, but a chest band takes care of that. I am a pretty big guy so the size does not bother me, but someone under six feet and a light weight, might think it is too heavy to drag around all day.
A good buy for me. It was on sale. That never hurts.
My Best Buy number: 1015077711
My Best Buy number: 1015077711
What's great about it: Good zoom range. Some compression on the long end (you don't always get 300 mm, but this is acceptable and expected)