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Nik 28 300mm F35 56g Ed Vr Af S Nikkor Zoom Lens , C Tourhd 1080p Helmet Camera , C Tourroam Hands Free Hd Camcorder , Flip Ultrahd Video Camera Black 8 Gb 2 Hours , Panas Ic Hdc Tm900k 3 Mos 3d Compatible Camcorder , From the Manufacturer
An ideal one-lens solution for FX-format D-SLRs, featuring a broad 10.7x zoom range, close focus to 18 inches at every focal length and VR II image stabilization for handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and stable video capture. Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens Highlights
Sample photo taken with the Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens. Versatile 10.7x zoom lens with ED glass and VR II image stabilization Versatile zoom lens offers a broad focal length range that's perfect for travel, landscapes, portraits and distant subjects. Optimized for edge to edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format D-SLRs DX-format D-SLR angle of view is equivalent to a focal length of 42-450mm in FX/35mm format. Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture. 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings. 3 Aspherical Lens Elements Virtually eliminates coma and other aberrations, even at wide apertures. 
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus. M/A Focus Mode Switch Enables quick changes between manual and autofocus operation. Internal Focus (IF) Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range. Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare. Zoom Lock Switch Secures the lens barrel at its minimum focal length preventing the lens from extending during transport. Focus to 18 inches at any focal length Extends versatility. Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas. 
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This review is from: Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR (Camera)
I am a seasoned hobbyist, who is a frequent visitor to national parks. I have recently gotten myself a copy of this lens.
1.) Basis of this lens review
I use Nikon D300S and D90 so my review will be based on DX format of Nikon's camera.
I do not intend to provide review on the technical aspect of this lens as I am not a professional reviewer. I am sure you will get plenty of technical reviews from many other websites.
This review will be based on my day-to-day photography experience.
2.) Compare it to: -
Nikkor 70-300mm VR and Nikkor 18-200mm VRII, both of which I also own.
I acknowledge that the 28-300mm is not directly comparable to 70-300mm and 18-200mm, but due to the overlaps of the focal range, many people will try to draw a comparison among them and decide whether they should keep the existing ones they have or sell them to get this one, instead.
2.1 Size and build
The 28-300mm is relatively compact considered the focal range it covers. It is shorter than the 70-300mm when "folded". They are about the same length when fully extended. The 28-300mm is a bit heavier. The 28-300mm uses a 77mm filter size, which is common for most pro-grade lenses. It is about the same size as the 18-200mm but heavier.
2.2 Image quality
I tested the 28-300mm against the 70-300mm and 18-200mm at three different focal lengths: 70mm, 200mm, and 300mm. I set my ISO to 200, aperture at f8 and f11, all on a tripod with VR turned off. Some of my subjects were 15 m/50 ft or more from where I stand, some were 5 m/16.7 ft, some were 1.5 - 3 m/5 - 10ft, and some were as close of 0.5 m/1.67 ft.
Based on these settings and conditions, I found the image quality (especially, the sharpness) of 28-300mm and 70-300mm being indistinguishable. Hence, from my perspective, the IQ of this lens is at least as good as the 70-300mm, if not slightly better. It is definitely better than the 18-200mm. The 28-300mm, however, produces better colour and contrast then the other two.
2.3 Lens breathing
In my side by side comparison with the other two lenses, I did experience "lens breathing" issue. The 28-300mm is a heavier "breather" than the 70-300mm, even the 18-200mm.
At a closer distant (e.g., 1.5 - 3 m/5 - 10 ft), and focal length set at 70mm, 200mm, and 300mm, images from 28-300mm are much "smaller" than those of 70-300mm, and 18-200mm.
Based on my test, at 15m/50 ft, 300mm in a 28-300mm is equivalent to 260mm in a 70-300mm. At 1.5m/5 ft, 300mm in a 28-300mm is equivalent to about 170mm in a 70-300mm. However, unlike the 70-300mm, the 28-300mm shouldn't be used with a TC. Hence, it does have limitation to extend the focal length beyond the 300mm.
People who also own a copy of 70-300 may not be too happy with this especially when you can draw a side-by-side comparison of the images produced by these two lenses.
2.4 Bokeh
Tested it against subjects (flowers and birds) placed in front of trees/plants with their leaves reflected with sunlight (the subjects are normally 1 - 3 m/3.33 - 10 ft in front of me, and 5 - 10m/16.7 - 33.33 ft in front of the trees/plants). While, his lens is capable of creating nice bokeh but nothing outstanding. Compare it to the 70-300mm, I like the effect of the 70-300mm better, but then, this is the subjective part and you may have a different preference/taste.
3.) Who is this lens for
This lens is perfect for people: -
- Who needs a large focal range to shoot a wide variety of subjects;
- Who wants to travel light;
This lens is in particular useful for people who frequently use a focal range of below 70mm and more than 200mm.
As a frequent visitor to national parks, I often ditch the heavier Nikkor 17-55mm and 70-200mm combo, and brought the 70-300mm and 18-200mm with me instead. Even then, I often found myself in a situation where I need to shoot a wider angle for certain landscape shots, but suddenly, certain wildlife/birds appeared and I need to zoom all the way in to take close up shots of those subjects. I often missed crucial wildlife shots while changing lenses. I solved that problem by carrying two cameras with me!
However, with the introduction of this lens, the day of me having to carry two cameras should be behind me now.
I think the zoom range of this lens is wide enough for certain landscape shots and is long enough to zoom in to birds on the tree or deer in the forest. If you can bring only one lens to any national parks and that it could cover most of the ground, I think this is the one.
I have posted a few birds photos for your reference.
Although this is a very made consumer grade lens, it is not meant to be compared to professional grade lenses, such as the Nikkor 17-35mm f2.8; 24-70mm f2.8; Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8, just to name a few. If you need that level of sharpness, weather seal, then this lens is not for you.
4.) Others
The autofocus is accurate and quiet. VRII works smoothly as any other VRII lenses I own (e.g., Nikkor 18-200mm VRII, Nikkor 70-200mm VRII). I didn't encounter strange noise as reported.
This lens is capable of taking very close up images. Even at 300mm, the shutter can trigger at about 0.5m/1.65ft. However, you will have the breather issue as mentioned above.
Below is the change of aperture relative to the focal length (it's on an approximately basis): -
- 28mm f3.5
- 40mm f4
- 50mm f4.5
- 70mm f5
- 105mm f5.3
- 106mm and above f5.6
5.) Conclusion
This is a very well made consumer grade lens. If you need a good travel lens (e.g., if you are a frequent visitor of national parks), then this lens should be on top of your list, as long as you bear in mind of its limitation: if you need to either shoot wider than 28mm or longer than 300mm. For the former, you still need to pair it with a wide angle lens; for the latter, this lens won't replace the 70-300mm, as it is not suitable to pair up with a TC.
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