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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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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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28-300mm Lens Hood

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Several of the reviews on this lens state that the lens hood is a "loose" fit, and that the lens and hood must be shipped back to Nikon for correction. Is that issue corrected on all 28-300mm lenses sold on Nikon's website?

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I never had an issue with my 28-300mm, whether its a big enough issue to generate action for you is more of a preference in time and cost versus a slightly better fit in your lens hood.
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The lens hood needs to be click into place properly, by doing this the lens hood won’t move at all.
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Is this compatible with D80? Thanks

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Resounding yes.
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Yes it is.
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Is this lens compatiable with a D40 camera?

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Yes. Of course it will be an effective 42mm- 450mm lens with the DX cameras in general.
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D40.
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is this lens compatabale with the new 3100?

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will all the functions of the lens work on D3100
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D3100.
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is this compatible with d200?

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Yes. It is an Fx lens, so you get cropping which makes it effectively 42--452 MM tele
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no af, no vr. since it's a G class lens (it doesn't have a manual aperture ring), you have to find a G-EF converter (they allow you to set the aperture by mechanically moving the clutch that opens the aperture). they are available, and they are expensive. :)
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Yes there are adaptors available to use Nikon lenses on Canon bodies, if you Google there are plenty of places that sell them, from a quick search it would seem that some allow metering etc and others are manual only. You would have to decide for yourself as to which one would siut your needs.
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is this lens - AF-S NIKKOR 28-300 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR compatible with my husbands Nikon D3s

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D3s + 28-300VR is great combination.
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D3s.
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Is it fully compatible with Nikon D60 DX camera? If so, what is the zoom range on a DX format camera?

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Currently have a Nikon D60 DX format camera with the Nikon 18-55mm VR and Nikon 55-200mm VR lens. Want to get the 28-300mm lens for my D60 but not sure if this is a better lens or the Nikon 70-300mm VRII lens. Please advise. Really want a "all-in-one" travel lens...read somewhere that this Nikon 28-300mm lens is for the FX format but also supports the DX format but at 42-450mm. Is this correct?
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If it we up to me, and I wanted an "all in one" lens I would go with the 28-300. (I do not know the features of the D60.) There are two categories of non-professional photography: One takes the everyday pictures of family, friends, and travel, the absolutely essential photography. For that purpose, a 28-55 lens is my walk around lens. We have both the 28-300 lens and the 55-200 lens. Both my wife and I like the 28-300 for the second category, taking pictures of note. Find the subject - a bird feeding a baby bird - zoom to the best composition, take the picture and enter it in a contest. These long focal lenght lenses are expensive. We took the plunge for the 28-300 and don't regret it.
Here are some pictures with the 28-300: One is a 50 mm, the next at 300, the third a crop of the second showing people on top of the mountain.
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D60. Please click on the link below for the lens simulator; it will help you to make the decision on what lens you need.
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What is max aperture at different focal lengths, 28, 50, 70, 100, 150, etc?

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Nikon Staff give the worst answers ever. The max aperture will decrease as you zoom in, but not a lot. It'll probably go to F/5.6 around 110mm focal length.
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On most lenses the maximum aperture will decrease when you zoom in, as the optics move to focus at the new zoom range. These zoom lenses are said to have a "variable" aperture. To achieve the widest possible aperture, you need to be at the widest possible zoom setting.
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hi
I would suggest asking Support and Service here, I’m sure they can give you some help.
I believe Popular Photography Magazine does extensive testing of lenses of all manufacturers as well...
hope this helps.
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No focus problems
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is there a canon mount available?

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Erm no its a Nikon....
Unless of course you use an adaptor.
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Is it compatible with a Nikon D1X?

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I have a Nikon D1X camera and I would like a more powerful zoom lens. Will this work?
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Is this lens compatable with D 3000

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Will this lens work on my D50?

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Fully compatible.
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Is this lens compatible with the Nikon D70?

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I'm looking at getting a good zoom lens for my girlfriend for her birthday, and this looks like it might fit the bill... she has an older Nikon D70 camera, and while it seems this will be compatible with it, I want to make sure before I drop the cash. Also, it is important to her that the autofocus feature of this lens work with the D70; if someone could confirm that as well I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
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Yes it is, D70 has built in lens motor so it will autofocus all af & af-s lenses
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can this lens be used with a teleconverter?

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Can the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR lens be used with a teleconverter?

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Can't decide!

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I have a D5100, and I'm b/w this lens and AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
There's quite a difference in price..

Which do you recomend? Any stores near Miami Beach?

Thanks in advance!
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I'd buy the 28-300, but you might want to consider 18-200 if you looking for a walk around lens.
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can it be used for D800?

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Can I use this lens in my D5100

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When is the 28-300 going to be available?

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If you have an urgent need I'd strongly suggest ordering one now from an authorized dealer so that you will be on their list as they receive shipments from us.
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When is Nikon Len 28-300 restock?

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If you have an urgent need I'd strongly suggest ordering one now from an authorized dealer so that you will be on their list as they receive shipments from us. We don't have a specific date.
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Carry case for D700 camera and 28-300 lens

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Can someone suggest me a carry bag for my equipment which includes an 50mm lens too. I want one I can carry while climbing. One bag does all kind of bag. Thanks
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Please click on the link below for information:
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AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens Review

by Julia Silber
January 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.