AF-S NIKKOR
28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
An ideal lens for FX-format D-SLRs, featuring a 10.7X zoom, close focus to 18” at every focal length and VR II image stabilization
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AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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Great travel lens
I've been doing a lot of traveling in the last months, always having my Nikon gear with me. This lens has saved me a lot of effort avoiding to carry a few heavy lenses in my bag. On top the picture quality I get with the 28-200 is very good.
June 23, 2012
Indispensable Quality Lens
When walking around making images, I carry this lens affixed to my D3 with my 17-35/ 2.8 in my bag. These two quality lenses accommodate 99% of my creative vision and capture stunning photographs. The 10x+ zoom range is indispensable in composition. Quality Nikon optics make this lens a must-have for every photographer.
June 5, 2012
Great All Around Lens
I have been using Nikon equipment for over 25 years and managed a camera store for some years. I have used and owned several other brands, but have always stuck with Nikon.
I use this fine lens on my D7000 with terrific results. While it's not the fastest lens in the world, it is extremely sharp and versatile. I find it useful in quite a variety of situations. It is smooth functioning and reliable.
This tends to be the lens I have on my camrea 80% of the time, as I can catch most photos I want with it and only occasionally need to change it out.
Very enthusiastically recommend this lens.
March 20, 2012
Excellent all purpose lens!
Of course for $1000, one cannot expect the performance of a $6000 professional lens, but for the serious hobbyist or travel photographer, this lens keeps things simple while shooting high quality photographs. In that regard, this lens is a bargain. Last summer, I spent four weeks on a scientific research vessel in the Amazon (constant heat, humidity, rain) and then two weeks in the Andes (bitter cold, dusty) and this lens performed well in all situations. I shot thousands of photos with the 28-300mm on my D300 almost exclusively, and In these difficult environments was most helpful to have only one lens for that very wide range. I now travel with a simple kit of the 28-300 and a close-up lens. Wonderful!
March 13, 2012
WOW. Super Sharp
I finally took the thousand dollar plunge. This lens will replace three of my lenses for my D7000. I no longer need the junk 18-105mm kit lens or my super sharp 70-300mm VR. With the VR2 on this lens, I don't see myself using my 35mm 1.8 dx much any more either. It is super sharp. I am counting eye lashes on my wife and daughter. The only softness I see is at 28mm f/3.5 but that sharpens greatly at 28mm f8. The lens is super sharp from 50mm to 300mm wide open. I rarely need wide for my style of shooting, but if I do my Tokina 11-16mm is available.
March 7, 2012
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AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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Is it fully compatible with Nikon D7000 camera?
Hi,
One friend offered me a new kit with this lens; ( D7000 + 18-105 DX VR ) + 28-300 VRII.
1. May you please inform me, is it a good combination?
2. And for this 28-300mm; short description says "An ideal lens for FX-format D-SLRs...". Is this fully compatible with D7000?
Thank you and best regards.
One friend offered me a new kit with this lens; ( D7000 + 18-105 DX VR ) + 28-300 VRII.
1. May you please inform me, is it a good combination?
2. And for this 28-300mm; short description says "An ideal lens for FX-format D-SLRs...". Is this fully compatible with D7000?
Thank you and best regards.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Marlon
Turkey
Location :
Turkey
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The combination is good. The comment about FX cameras states that it is compatible with FX cameras but it will work with your D7000.Jun 1, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes. 100%. I traded in a 18 - 105 for the 28 - 300. Did not think I would bother switching back. It's a little bigger and heavier but that is a very small difference.Apr 30, 2011 by
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AspiringPro
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Absolutely, it is fully compatible.Since you will have the asp-c sensor in the D7000,
your focal length will be extended to 42-400mm,
while staying with the 3.5-5.6 aperture range.
I shoot full-frame and asp-c (DX), but purchase only
full-frame, non-DX lenses so that they are all compatible
with either camera.
Apr 17, 2011 by
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Sir K
Houston, Tx
Location :
Houston, Tx
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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I have the d7000 with the 28mm-300mm vr. Once you use this lens you won't be satisfied with the quality of the photos of the 18-105mm kit lens. I would recommend not to waste your money on that lens. Purchase the body by itself and invest the money you saved in the 10-24mm dx as a wide angle lens when you need it and the 28-300mm for everything else you will have the only lenses you will ever need and an amazing system.Sample Photos & Videos
Apr 14, 2011 by
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cj
Oro Valley, AZ
Location :
Oro Valley, AZ
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Remember that all Nikon AF-S lenses on any Nikon that has the F mount (which is almost all).Answer:
Yes, you can use these lenses with the D7000.1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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YesJun 1, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes, it is an AFS auto-focus, which means it will work with cameras which don't have built in auto-focus.Your aps-c sensor will extend the focal range to 42-400mm, while giving you the same 3.5-5.6 aperture range.
Apr 17, 2011 by
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Sir K
Houston, Tx
Location :
Houston, Tx
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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It is compatible. The image quality will blow your mind. The only draw back is that the 24-70mm is actually for a FX (Full Frame) camera. Thus, the 24-70mmm is affectively a 35-105mm lens on your D5000 (DX) camera.Apr 14, 2011 by
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pixMouse
Lawrence, KS
Location :
Lawrence, KS
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Professional photographer
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yes! but with crop factor x1.528mm=42mm
300mm=450mm
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Is the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR compatable with my D90?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Athol
Trinidad
Location :
Trinidad
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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YesJun 1, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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Absolutely. You will have the same aperture range, but the aps-c sensor will extend your lenses range to 42-400mm.Actually, since this lens is an AFS lens it will even work with DSLRs with no auto-focus motor built into the camera, like the D40, for example.
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Sir K
Houston,Tx
Location :
Houston,Tx
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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The lens can be used on your D90 without any problem.Answer:
Yes, this lens is compatible with the D90.1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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YesJun 1, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
Yes it is. My new camera The d7000 is the direct replacement for the d90 and it should perform exactly the same on the d90.Sample Photos & Videos
Apr 14, 2011 by
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cj
Oro Valley, AZ
Location :
Oro Valley, AZ
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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No. The lens is an DX format lens, so the image circle will not cover the entire film area. The lens will mount, but the image itself will be unusable.Apr 5, 2011 by
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bkane
Los Angeles, CA
Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
Yes.
We Have d700
1 year, 1 month ago
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Ashish
India
Location :
India
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Absolutely. It is my walk around lens for my D700in New York City.Jun 15, 2011 by
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Anonymous
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than 20 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, the only lenses that you will see changes are the DX specific lenses in the more recent AF-S lenses.May 31, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes it is.11 months ago
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Anonymous
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All AFS lenses will work on the D3100Answer:
yes.Answer:
Yes, this lens is compatible with the D3100.Has staff answer
AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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If I had to buy one for all purposes, what would you recommend more 28-300 or 18- 200? I have a D60.
11 months ago
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Catalina
Ridgewood NJ
Location :
Ridgewood NJ
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Its a great Lens, but I think in DX mode you are better off with the 18-200. You will not have wide angle shots with this lens. Its equivalnet to a 50MM on a DX format.Mar 8, 2012 by
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Ct Yankee
East Haddam, CT
Location :
East Haddam, CT
Age: Over 65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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18-200 is lighter but 28-300 is better.Answer:
The right selection for a lens will depend a lot on the type of photography that you are interesting. Some photographers look for faster lenses (large aperture ex. F/2.8), wide angle, Telephoto, Macro or zoom lenses.Please visit our website and use the lens finder tool in order for you to make your selection base on your needs.
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AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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Is it fully compatible with Nikon D100 camera?
1 year, 2 months ago
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Anonymous
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YesMay 26, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D100.1 year, 2 months ago
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Luchio1979
Argentina
Location :
Argentina
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Please re-state your question with more detail as we can respond accurately.Jun 1, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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not actually, but this the FX (full frame) version of the 18-200 lens (that is DX only). in theory, it should be just as fine, however, you lose the wide angle range of the 18-200.1 year, 2 months ago
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robertsondl
Roseville, CA
Location :
Roseville, CA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
2 Answers
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Thats a question best tailored for Nikon Technical support.May 26, 2011 by
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Nicky Nikon
Baltimore, MD
Location :
Baltimore, MD
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Professional photographer
Answer:
No.
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AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens Review
by Julia SilberJanuary 2011
Julia Silber posted a review of the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens on the Popphoto.com website; noting that the lens offers something for every photo genre, with its 10.7x zoom. She found the lens to be sharp, lightweight, quiet, and featuring smooth turning zoom and focus rings.
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