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Making every photo opportunity come alive with dynamic zoom coverage the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens from Nikon is designed to handle a huge variety of scenes and subject matter. Known for its reliability, clarity and devotion to the needs of passionate photographers, NIKKOR the exclusive lens brand from Nikon, is on a quest to create the finest optics in the world. This high-power 10.7x FX zoom lens offers outstanding sharpness and clarity for such a broad range of focal length.
Remarkably versatile and easily portable this lens is perfect for travel, landscapes, portraits and distant subjects making the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR the perfect walkabout lens.
Life Through a Lens
Choosing the lens that best suits your skill level and creative pursuits is a vital part of your photographic journey. With an impressive wide-angle 28mm to telephoto 300mm[1] this AF-S NIKKOR lens is a great all-rounder for those seeking the ultimate coverage from a single lens. The flexible aperture range keeps the lens size and weight to a minimum while still providing attractive depth of field effects at the telephoto end.
Crystal Clear Imagery
Nikon’s exclusive second generation Vibration Reduction system (VR II) enables steady hand-held shooting at all focal lengths in two modes, Normal and Active. Normal mode is recommended for most general scenes while Active mode effectively compensates for image blur caused not only by camera shake but also when shooting from a moving vehicle, or some other unstable position. Delivering sharp photos and video, VR II allows you to use shutter speeds that are up to 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. And being an optical system means that the viewfinder image is also stabilised, enabling more accurate autofocus acquisition and framing. This is especially welcome at the longer focal lengths of the 300mm zoom range, where lighter weight lenses can increase the risk of unwanted camera shake.
Supreme Optics
Providing outstanding optical performance, the lens comprises 16 elements in 12 groups, in a design with two ED and three aspherical lens elements. The iris diaphragm has nine rounded blades for a soft rendering effect, producing high-quality natural backgrounds. Featuring a newly designed optical system, the ED elements work together with the aspherical elements to eliminate problems of coma and chromatic aberration and ensure high-resolution and superior contrast.
Switching Focus
Combining ease-of-use and maximum precision, the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens has two focus modes. In addition to Manual focus, Manual-priority autofocus (M/A) allows you to switch from autofocus to manual operation with virtually no time lag, even during AF servo operation and regardless of the AF mode in use. This gives all the benefits of fast, automatic focusing while still retaining the ability to make fine focus adjustments before taking the shot.
Silent Precision
Nikon's AF-S technology is yet another reason why professional photographers like NIKKOR lenses. Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) converts travelling waves into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that’s extremely accurate and super quiet. So for discrete shooting you can set up the shot in an instant and camera focusing won’t disturb sensitive subjects like wildlife.
Intelligent System
The AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR was built with long-lasting durability and portability in mind. Using a high proportion of magnesium in its construction, this sturdy lens weighs in at an economical 800g, providing well-balanced handling. Allowing for a more compact design, Nikon's Internal focus (IF) technology limits all the optical movement to the interior of the non-extending lens barrel. This intelligent system enables the minimum focus distance to be retained throughout the zoom range at just 50cm (1.6ft). And with a weather-sealed mount protecting both the lens and camera from dust and water you can shoot with complete confidence. During transportation a zoom lock switch secures the lens barrel at its minimum focal length preventing the lens from moving under its own weight when tilted. Supplied complete with dedicated HB-50 hood and soft pouch the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is ready for the journey.
Bringing new levels of flexibility to FX format DSLR users, the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR from Nikon delivers a level of clarity and reliability that every passionate photographer can appreciate.
[1] Focal length of 28-300mm when used on a camera with an FX sensor. When fitted to a DX-format DSLR this lens has an angle of view equivalent to that of a 42-450mm lens in 35mm [135] format.
Product Feature Comparison
The AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is just one of a range of great NIKKOR lenses. Take a look at the table below comparing features with a selection of other fantastic lenses in the collection.
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| Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G Lens | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5–4.5G ED Lens | |
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| Features | |||||
| Lens Groups/Elements | 6/7 | 7/8 | 14/19 | 9/9 | 8/12 |
| Angle of View (FX Format) | 47° | 46° | 75° to 8°10' | 28°30' | 100° to 63° |
| Angle of View (DX Format) | 31°30' | 31°30' | 53° to 5°20' | 18°50' | 76° to 44° |
| No. of Diaphragm Leaves | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Minimum f-stop | f/16 | f/16 | f/22-38 | f/16 | f/22-29 |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.45m | 0.45m | 0.50m | 0.80m | 0.28m |
| Weight | 185g | 280g | 800g | 350g | 385g |
| Diameter | 72mm | 73.5mm | 83mm | 80mm | 83mm |
| Length (from lens mount) | 52.5mm | 54mm | 114.5mm | 73mm | 95mm |
| Filter Attachment Diameter | 58mm | 58mm | 77mm | 67mm | 77mm |
| Lens Hood included | HB-47 | HB-47 | HB-50 | HB-62 | HB-66 |
| Lens Case included | CL-1013 | CL-1013 | CL-1120 | CL-1015 | CL-1118 |
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Customer Reviews
The images are sharp, the autofocus fast and near silent, the zooming smooth. Lens elements move internally so nothing rotates on the outside. The filter size is 77mm; buy filters on Amazon and you'll pay half of what the big photo dealers charge. Yes, there are picky reviews out there that get bogged down in barrel/pincushion distortion and chromatic aberration issues but these effects are hardly noticeable. A lens with this zoom range is never going to be perfect, but it's close enough and it's better than missing the chance to get a picture.
I agree with the other reviewer that it is a heavy and solidly constructed beast. It's an FX lens, designed to work on the bigger full-frame pro Nikon bodies as well as the smaller DX bodies. In fact, as an FX lens it is better suited to the Nikon D7000 that has a sensor that is said to challenge the resolving power of DX lenses (a lot of pixels on a small sensor). The Amazon image shows the lens unextended, at the 28mm end of its range; it lengthens quite a bit at 300mm and droops if carried vertically, which is why there is a 28mm lock button on the side to keep it short in transit.
Do I have a criticism? Yes, the plastic lens hood (not shown in the image) is a bit flexible, springy and can work free. I've withheld one star for this but half a star would be sufficient. Anyway I expect to lose it before long when it drops off. Otherwise, this is a really useful lens.
I have read some negative reviews regarding this lens with comments like, It's too big and heavy, lens creepage when tilted downwards, lens distortion at both ends of the zoom range and that the focus is soft. Ok let's take a look at these points of criticism:-
Yes, if you are only use to the standard kit lens like the 18-55mm, then this lens will seem big and heavy to you, but remember this is a super zoom lens and it has a lot of glass in it to do what it does and although it is has a weight to it, I found it not to be so heavy as to be uncomfortable to use and on the D7000 I find the balance to be good overall. Another point to consider that you don't have to carry a load of other lenses with you to cover the range of zoom that this lens covers, so as a walk about lens this lens is great.
What about lens creep? I have never experienced it myself on either the 28-300mm, or the 18-200mm, in any case Nikon now includes a zoom lock on the lens, so there should not be a problem when the lens pointing downwards in one's camera bag.
What about lens distortion? If you have a Nikon D7000, there is an option in the camera's menu settings, switch the `Auto Distortion Control' to `ON' and the distortion is virtually eliminated. If your camera does not have this option you will see some barrel distortion and maximum zoom and pincushion distortion at the wide-angle setting, depending on the subject you are photographing. If it is objectionable one can always correct it in your photo editing software. Remember no zoom is perfect, top professional lenses are better and have less distortion, but they cost a whole lot more and their zoom range is far more limited.
What about lens sharpness? The colour rendition and contrast of the 28-300mm (and 18-200mm) I find to be as good as my prime lenses, the prime lenses are a little sharper when stopped down, but the difference isn't that great in reality and if the image is found to be a little soft one can easily correct this with your photo editing software. People may comment that their prime lens is a lot sharper, but then their prime lens cannot zoom from 28-300mm can it now? A top professional lens will perform better if you can afford it, but their zoom range is a lot more limited and you will need two or more lenses to cover the zoom range that this lens covers. Overall, I find the lens sharpness to be good throughout the zoom range, both on the 28-300mm and the 18-200mm and when you consider the range of this zoom, I think Nikon have done a really good job and that why I give five stars in this review.
One really big advantage with this super zoom is that one can go from wide to full zoom instantly and so never miss a shot. Another advantage is that you don't have to carry a bag full of lenses with you and because one is not changing lenses all the time, there is less risk of dust getting into your camera to contaminate you camera's sensor.
What about Bokeh, those nice blurred backgrounds? Bokeh is limited due to the relatively small maximum aperture of this lens, if Bokeh is of critical importance, one could purchase a prime lens with a maximum aperture of F1.8 or better, or a zoom with a maximum aperture of F2.8, however such zooms tend to be very expensive.
Which zoom should I get for my DX camera, the 28-300mm, or the 18-200mm? If one is not planning to go to the full frame format, I would recommend the Nikon 18-200mm, if you do decide to go for the Nikon 28-300mm for use on a DX camera, one will also need a wide angle lens in addition to the 28-300mm. If you already own a the standard kit lens such as the Nikon 18-55mm, this will help cover the wide angle side of things. If one is going to upgrade to the full frame format, then I would recommend the 28-300mm.
Whatever lens you go for, make sure that you put a good quality lens protector such as the Hoya Pro 1 Digital MC Protector. This is a low profile, multi-coated filter which will protect your expensive glass. I have come across people who have used a cheap filter, which is not even multi-coated and they wonder why they get poor results.
Is the Nikon 28-300mm (and the Nikon 18-200mm) worth the money? Every penny in my view, especially if you can acquire it at a good price.
Build is good, plastic inner tubes but nice solid metal casing. No problems with the VR, works very well on this lens.
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Only draw back would be its weight.
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