How does this lens perform in low light? I have a D3100 if that helps.
2059519
It perform like I expected, it has f/3,5 at 18 mm and f/6,3 at full zoom. It is not a low light killer, but it has a great zoomrange at low weight and size.
2059520
Its maximum aperture at 300mm focal distance is f/6.3 and that's because you'd be buying it for the 300mm telephoto zoom capability. At 18mm zoom, you get a maximum aperture of f/3.5, which isn't all that great. So you have to remember that you're trading off something against something else.If you want to shoot in low light, you up the ISO to 3200 or more if your camera has that capability.
2059521
It does okay. With the vibration reduction I am able to hold it steady enough for a shutter speed of 1/2 second. Of course, with a tripod, it should do quite well even at night.
2059522
With the VR, it performs fairly well. It is 1/2 stop slower than the older 18-300, but it's lighter and has better optical characteristics. The 1/2 step is not really an issue. Just remember that it does stop down to f6.3 at full telephoto. If you use Auto ISO, this could help compensate. If you have realistic expectations about what the lens can do, it will serve you well.
2059523
It performs like any other F3.5 lens. Remember the range is 3.5 to 6.5 depending on the range of zoom used. I have been successful using it at football games by removing all filters ( I use a polorizer and UV ) and by raising the ISO to about 2500 (my D300 will go to 6400 but the grain becomes an issue).Hope this helps.
2059524
I have been very pleased with mine in low light. In really low light situations I have seen some problems getting it focused. I also have a D3100
1078011
The G5 does surprisingly well in low light! I am a bit amazed at the pictures I can take with street lights as the only illumination. There is sensor noise; somewhat more than with my Nikon D600, about the same as my Nikon D7000. Noise elimination post-processing cleans it up fairly nicely. On the other hand, consider that most Micro 4/3 lenses are fairly slow. So unless you get one of the fast lenses, you'll be using the "low-light" capabilities more than you would if you had a camera with an fast lens. The lens based anti-shake system works OK, but it's not as effective as some costlier systems, so a tripod is a must for "available dark" shooting.
1078010
Low light with the kit lens is pretty bad. At f3.5 even with image stabilization you have to crank the ISO up. I'm talking on the beach by torchlight low light mind you. I mostly use the Sigma 19mm and 30mm f2.8 and the extra stop makes it a lot better. I'm sure with the Panasonic 25mm f1.4 this camera shines in low light. I recently took my G5 with 19mm to a gaming convention and the pics turned out really well.
1205535
I have had fun using this lens. I adjust for the f6.3 using shutter speed and iso. I do not use it at night. But on a recent vacation I was able to take good pix of distant features in dim to overcast to bright light. Use a tripod. After all, it is less than$200, and takes little extra space in the camera bag. It is worth having.
775020
It's a great lens as long as it's not too dark!! It's fabulous but you definitely need light-- I take beach shots of moving kids at sundown but it's definitely at it's best at the beginning of sundown -- make sure it's not too dark!! It should work really well otherwise. I really think this is a great lens.......especially for action shots!
766701
Any lens is good at low light provided you can obtain focus and leave the shutter open long enough. Focusing speed depends more on the camera body in my opinion and if you have any high contrast areas to focus on. In my experience, this lens focuses more snappily than my large-aperture prime lenses. I don't know if you're shooting FX or DX, but if you're DX, also consider the 10-24 DX 3.5-4.5 or the 12-24 f/4 DX. I have the 10-24 for my DX body and it's an excellent lens for a lot less than the FX 16-35 f/4
1046988
I have an NX1100 (thinking about getting an NX300) and I use this lens for at least 95% of my photography. This lens makes my camera easily pocketable in cargo shorts or a light jacket. The f2.0 makes it quite good for low light (I shoot a lot of bands with mine.). In short, small, light, fast, good low-light. Oh, and it's very sharp also. It just depends how much all that matters to you, and how much it differs from what you already have.
2007686
It is a great, light, inexpensive and versatile lens. It will AF on 3100 but may be bit slow if the limiter switch is not used. Performance is outstanding fot its used price.
970969
I am using this lens with my Cannon 6D which works very well in low light anyway. I use this lens with a tripod for landscape 90 % of the time and I love it !! It is an F4 so it is not as fast as a 2.8 or less. But For the price difference and a little speed loss maybe, the quality is excellent. If you plan to take allot of low light pictures without a tripod you may want to spend the extra money and go for a 2.8 or less. I just love the quality of the photos with this lens. It is fast enough, light weight and takes great pictures.
1507230
S120 is great in low light, with a faster lens it would be a better option over s90
827133
It's a good lens for my needs. I have found the 18-300mm type lenses just don't do all that well, I think too much range to cover but this does well and being a f/2.8 it's better for darker shots. Heavier than a kit lens but worth it in my opinion.
863040
I actually own both, and it's obvious that the lens is amazing. I shot a wedding with this combination and my other camera is a d7000 with a 17-55mm 2.8. My experience was hit and miss, just because the ISO is horrible on the D3100. In all honesty it all depends on what kind of shooting you are doing. If you will be shooting outside and in very low ISO - 400 or less - then you won't ever complain about too much noise on your images. The VRll is a monster of a lense, I would go for an used VRl. In my opinion this lens or the VRl are a great addition to any camera. Hope this helps
1549361
I use this lens mainly for taking macro pictures of flowers etc with both my Nikon D90 and D7000. I have taken pictures in low light situations and have had noproblem. If I were to take pictures in dance performances though I probably would choose say the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 lens where macro would not necessarily be the issue.Hope this is some help to you.
1455747
Yes, and it is a great lens! You will be amazed at how well it works in low light, as well!
1205533
OK it's just a lens and it's fixed at f:8 so unless you're shooting at a very high ISO it's not going to work in low light. Also it's not the clearest lens in the world....
795052
This lens is fantastic for daylight sports photography but is going to be much weaker in low light situations than the 2.8 versions. In my particular situation I use a crop-frame camera so I'm especially handicapped in low light. My last attempt was photographing a nighttime car race with stadium lighting. Maybe 1 in 10 shots were satisfactory unless I shot on corners where the cars were slowed down significantly.
437215
I have no complaints so far about this lens; it has performed well in all circumstances, including in low light conditions.