
Review Summary
2022-11-09T14:53:28
Even though they are unbelievably expensive, I?ve always bought the OE hand grip for all of my Nikons. I?ve never had a problem with any of them.
Randell R.
2022-08-07T09:16:23
Adds more battery life as it holds a 2nd battery as well makes it easier to take vertical shots.
FAYGA Y.
2022-07-22T15:27:08
Grip makes my D850 easier to handle when rotating between portrait and landscape.
James C.
2022-02-17T08:45:48
Wonderful. It is great for all night Timelapse without the need to end early due to dead batteries.
Mark M.
2022-02-13T13:56:29
Excellent?performs as advertised. Feels great, too. Very comfortable.
ALTHEA B.
2021-09-09T10:39:11
I love the way the Nikon grips feel in my hand and add the extra power when needed. Nikon grips are more money but I find that they are reliable and work great in all conditions.
Mike C.
2021-01-22T06:06:11
It is excellent and will last you all day after shooting 400 pictures
RICHARD B.
2020-06-11T16:53:13
Love the flexibility provided by the battery grip
Malcolm H.
2020-06-11T16:03:50
Awesome product and Adorama has a great selection and wonderful customer service. I love the extra battery life and speed that this product provides.
ELIZABETH S.
2020-06-03T08:51:52
As always Nikon battery grips function flawlessly and make taking portrait oriented images a snap. I also like the fact that they make my camera bodies so much more easier to handle. I’ve tried generic brands before and never had good luck with reliability and so I always by Nikon, even in a used condition to achieve reliable functionality without worrying that an after market grip will harm my expensive body.
William S.
2020-01-26T09:07:38
The extra battery capacity is valuable in the field. Worth it even with the significant added weight.
William S.
2020-01-20T13:19:38
This accessory came free with the camera,which is why I purchased it, and after watching a video of how to use it, am so glad I chose to get this. This has so many uses besides just power. I love to shoot with different camera angles and this gives great handhold for doing so.
Sherman B.
2020-01-17T07:33:06
Having previously used a cheaper off-brand battery pack on my D7100 I was very pleased with this piece of kit. Fit and function are perfect, and it feels like it's meant to be on the D850. Extra battery power + shooting faster makes this a no-brainer.
Chris C.
2019-12-12T07:34:57
Great camera, everything I wanted in a DSLR, upgraded from my d750 and I'm very satisfied with this.
TAO W.
2019-11-27T21:19:25
I see no reason to not give this 5 stars, but I find these to really increase the bulk of my rig. In fact, it can be a limiting factor. Having said that, I really liked having it when shooting at a concert recently. Rotating the camera 90 degrees and the buttons are all there and the back button focusing still works great. I did not, and will not, invest in the crazy expensive battery and charger that are optional just to get a few more pictures per second. I just have no need for that.
Christopher C.
2019-11-26T07:31:34
Man. it is great. It was great to purchase. The Camera capabilities are so much better with the MB-D18 Battery Pack. Not to mention, that I got it just as an addition to my Nikon D850 absolutely FREE. Great and Best Deal on the market! Adorama rocks! Thomas M
Vera M.
2019-11-14T18:39:55
This is a complete waste why would anybody put this on their camera and cover-up the main battery latch so that they have to take this thing off when the main battery dies. You can only put one battery in the battery grip I can just carry one in my pocket why do I need the grip. I also would need to buy a different sized L bracket to put around this big grip..and then take the l bracket off every time I want to shoot handheld? I certainly don't need the grip to take a steady picture in portrait I do just fine without it. I was so excited that I was going to get this $ accessory for free and so disappointed when I realized how poorly designed and unnecessary it is..
JON E.
2019-09-05T10:10:00
This product is supper. Only thing is not made Japan.
Tri N.
2019-07-31T08:28:56
Tried the cheaper on but the cover broke in my bag after the 1st month. This one seems built a lot tougher.
Douglas S.
2019-06-17T17:08:38
Genuine Nikon is usually worth it to me and this one sure is
SCOTT M.
2019-06-14T08:33:24
I've been using the grip extensively for a while now and I can say it just feels like an extension to the camera. Feels sturdy and comfortable at the same time. Also comes with a socket to use AA batteries instead which I haven't tried but I like to keep it as a backup of the backup battery. The only issue I had with it was that the quarter-inch socket was a bit too shallow and one of my straps couldn't be locked on it but it was still usable and it was only the 1 strap. Other straps worked fine so I'll consider it a minor issue.
Chadi W.
2019-06-05T13:15:39
The grip fits very tight, it like it becomes part of the camera body. It works flawlessly, it is well worth the money.
Sharron S.
2019-03-31T19:38:42
For those of us who frequently shoot in portrait mode, either for actual portraits or for formatting purposes, this is an ergonomically well designed addition to my camera. I am also very used to the slight extra weight so that the camera feels incomplete when not attached.
ARTURO C.
2019-03-20T13:23:20
Tha battery grip not only increases the frame rate but also appears to improve the focus speed of my 500 f4. A must have if you do sports or wildlife photography.
Gary R.
2019-03-19T11:44:04
I can shoot for at least 4 times as long with the EN-EL18a battery as compared to the EN-EL15 battery and that is a bigger advantage than one might think.
BRUCE S.
2019-03-03T09:55:03
There're some people who try to save money on the battery grip. I always go with Nikon OEM product. The built quality and durability make huge difference. I believe what you pay for what you get. There's no reason to go with cheap with expensive camera (equipment). I recommend to everyone who puchased Nikon D850 to go with OEM.
Hiroyuki K.
2018-12-20T13:40:45
Well built and great battery for extending shooting time.
MIKE B.
2018-12-19T19:34:40
Without adding too much weight, this gives me lots of charge to take pictures.
Weber B.
2018-12-17T18:30:57
Fantastic, wouldn’t live without it. Solid and well made, and of course necessary for shooting 9fps increase on the D850. Better battery life extension.
HORST B.
2018-12-14T03:04:00
The battery grip works as advertised. Not only increases the frames per second, it give you extended shooting time and a solid hold on your camera. Definitely, it added the right versatility for my camera.
CARLOS S.
It works well and was part of a promo with the D850. Sweet deal
By Christopher C.
I see no reason to not give this 5 stars, but I find these to really increase the bulk of my rig. In fact, it can be a limiting factor. Having said that, I really liked having it when shooting at a concert recently. Rotating the camera 90 degrees and the buttons are all there and the back button focusing still works great. I did not, and will not, invest in the crazy expensive battery and charger that are optional just to get a few more pictures per second. I just have no need for that.
Reliable performance
By William S.
As always Nikon battery grips function flawlessly and make taking portrait oriented images a snap. I also like the fact that they make my camera bodies so much more easier to handle. I’ve tried generic brands before and never had good luck with reliability and so I always by Nikon, even in a used condition to achieve reliable functionality without worrying that an after market grip will harm my expensive body.