Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Aug 2010
Nikon Full frame

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

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Nikon F, covering 28-300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-5.6. Released in 2010, it weighs 800 g and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits street and travel photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This wide-to-super-telephoto zoom lens features a f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, street, documentary, everyday, portrait, events, sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 19 elements / 14 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/3.5-5.6
Aperture
28–300mm
Focal
800 g
Weight
Aug 2010
Released
Nikon site

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Good for streettravel
Landscape Documentary Everyday Portrait Events Sports
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
28-300 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/38
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
19 elements / 14 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.5 m (19.69 inches)
Filter size
77 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
83 x 114.5 mm
Weight
800 g (28.22 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
No
Usage
Landscape, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Portrait, Events, Sports, Wildlife

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 42% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300 mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
MOD Garats Hay, formerly Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College, Woodhouse, Leicestershire aerial image
01 MOD Garats Hay, formerly Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College, Woodhouse, Leicestershire aerial image by John D Fielding
MOD Garats Hay, formerly Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College, Woodhouse, Leicestershire aerial photograph
02 MOD Garats Hay, formerly Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College, Woodhouse, Leicestershire aerial photograph by John D Fielding
DBO_0323L Barranco Boca del Infierno
03 DBO_0323L Barranco Boca del Infierno by David Barrio López
DBO_0322L Barranco Boca del Infierno
04 DBO_0322L Barranco Boca del Infierno by David Barrio López
Log notches
05 Log notches by loffe6
DBO_2547LR Olympiaturm
06 DBO_2547LR Olympiaturm by David Barrio López
DBO_2546LR BMW Museum
07 DBO_2546LR BMW Museum by David Barrio López
Maverick Helicopter landing for refueling
08 Maverick Helicopter landing for refueling by Gmlskis
Nelson Mandela's prison cell on Robben Island
09 Nelson Mandela's prison cell on Robben Island by D70
Table Mountain from Robben Island
10 Table Mountain from Robben Island by D70
Couple on a motor scooter
11 Couple on a motor scooter by D70
Mercedes Benz SLK55 AMG
12 Mercedes Benz SLK55 AMG by D70
Mazda MX5 NC
13 Mazda MX5 NC by D70
Waxing crescent Moon and Venus
14 Waxing crescent Moon and Venus by jgokoepke
Sunrise at Tunupa
15 Sunrise at Tunupa by jgokoepke
Yakovlev Yak-18T ZU-FLE
16 Yakovlev Yak-18T ZU-FLE by D70
Salar de Uyuni
17 Salar de Uyuni by jgokoepke
A Dead Cactus as a Traffic Sign
18 A Dead Cactus as a Traffic Sign by jgokoepke
Fort-de-France (Martinique)
19 Fort-de-France (Martinique) by SugaHill21
Waxing crescent Moon (Uyuni)
20 Waxing crescent Moon (Uyuni) by jgokoepke
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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