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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR F(FX) Mount Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

Main Features

  • 28-300mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 800g / 1.76 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 83mm x 115mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.5m
  • Max Magnification: 0.32x
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Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR Overview


Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(FX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsGood
PortraitGood
TravelExcellent
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroAverage

Reasons to Buy Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Distance Scale
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Zoom Lock
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 10x
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Lens Extends while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR has a maximum diameter of 83mm and total length of 115mm when not extended. It weighs 800g / 28.2 oz.

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR has a focal range of 28-300mm and 10.7X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 450mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

The Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Zoom Lock

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.32x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.5m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.32x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Superzoom Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C: 0.33x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 VC PZD: 0.29x - (Compare)
  • Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD: 0.27x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 28mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f38 at 300mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
28mm F3.5 F22
300mm F5.6 F38

Optical Formula

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR's optical formula consists of 19 elements in 14 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 ED glass elements
  • 3 aspherical elements

Lens Hood

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-50.

Body Colour

Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
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35mm FF 576 g / 1.27 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 555 g / 1.22 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR Alternatives in Nikon F (FX) Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD
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35mm FF 540 g / 1.19 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro Lens Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF Macro
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35mm FF 420 g / 0.92 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Lens Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro
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35mm FF 555 g / 1.22 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Nikon 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 28-300mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 10.7X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F38.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 19
Optical Groups 14
Special Elements 2 ED glass elements 3 aspherical elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification 0.32X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 800g
Diameter 83mm
Length 115mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 77mm
Filter Notes Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-50
Tripod Collar No
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