Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

The ultimate versatile travel zoom for FX

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79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 15
Durability 16
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 2191

Key Features

OPTICS 19 elements in 14 groups with 2 ED and 3 aspherical elements
ZOOM RANGE 10.7x zoom ratio covering wide-angle to telephoto
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet internal focusing
STABILIZATION VR II image stabilization offering up to 3.5 stops
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MIN FOCUS Close focusing distance of 0.5m (1.6 ft) throughout zoom range
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating to reduce ghosting and flare
MOUNT Nikon F-mount compatible with FX and DX formats
FILTER 77mm filter thread size
WEATHER SEALING Rubber gasket mount seal for dust and moisture resistance
ZOOM LOCK Physical switch to prevent lens creep during transport
CONSTRUCTION High-quality plastic barrel with metal mount
COMPATIBILITY Full-frame FX format coverage

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual override available
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Large rubberized grip
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present M/A and M modes
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present On/Off
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present Locks at 28mm
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present VR II system
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Rubber mount gasket

How-to Use Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 28-300mm
Max Aperture f/3.5-5.6
Min Aperture f/22-38
Lens Construction 19 elements in 14 groups
Angle of View 75u00b0 - 8u00b010'
Min Focus Distance 0.5m (1.6 ft)
Max Reproduction Ratio 0.32x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 77mm
Focus Motor SWM (Silent Wave Motor)
Stabilization VR II (3.5 stops)
Dimensions 83 x 114.5 mm
Weight 800g