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

Versatile all-in-one zoom for full-frame DSLRs

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
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LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 2175

Key Features

FORMAT FX-format (Full-frame) compatible lens
APERTURE Variable f/3.5-5.6 aperture range
OPTICS 2 ED glass elements and 3 aspherical elements
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet AF
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR II) up to 3.5 stops
ZOOM 10.7x zoom range from wide to telephoto
MIN FOCUS 0.5m (1.6 ft) minimum focus distance
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
CONSTRUCTION Dust and moisture-resistant design
FILTER 77mm filter thread diameter
MOUNT Nikon F-mount
WEIGHT Approximately 800g (28.2 oz)

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

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Rubber mount gasket

How-to Use Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 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 Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Stabilization VR II (3.5 stops)
Weather Sealing Yes (Rubber gasket)
Dimensions 83 x 114.5 mm
Weight 800g