Product Details
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Overview
High-power FX zoom lens with versatile wide-angle to telephoto zoom range. Offers an ultra-high 10.7x zoom and wide 28-300mm focal range that easily covers the most commonly used focal lengths. Nikon’s second-generation Vibration Reduction system delivers sharp results, even for hand-held telephoto shots. The ideal ‘walkabout’ lens, it offers a convenient way to obtain maximum flexibility with minimum kit.
Description
Extended 10.7x Zoom Ratio
The AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR’s huge 10.7 zoom ratio makes it the ultimate ‘walkabout’ lens. With an impressive 28-300mm focal range it is set to become a very popular all-rounder for those seeking ultimate coverage from a single lens, useful when travelling light, or working from a fixed position. The flexible aperture range keeps the lens size and weight to a minimum while still providing attractive depth of field effects at the telephoto end.
Advanced Vibration Reduction system
Nikon’s exclusive second generation Vibration Reduction system (VRII) enables steady hand-held shooting at all focal lengths with two modes: Normal and Active. The optical VR system also stabilises the viewfinder image, enabling more accurate autofocus acquisition and framing, especially at the longer focal lengths of the 300mm zoom range, where lighter weight lenses can increase the risk of unwanted camera shake.
State of the art optical construction
Despite the high zoom ratio, the lens features two ED and three aspherical elements to effectively manage the risk of aberrations that can occur with super-zoom lenses. The lens can focus as close as 50cm at all focal lengths for added flexibility.
Fast Handling
The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) was designed specifically to deliver quiet and accurate AF operation across the extended zoom range with intuitive manual override. A zoom lock switch prevents ‘zoom creep’ (the lens moving under its own weight when tilted during transportation) and maintains compact dimensions when not in use. The lens construction features extensive use of magnesium for durability and provides well-balanced handling.
Complete with dedicated HB-50 hood and soft pouch, the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR weighs in at an economical 800g.
| Focal length | 28-300mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 (at 28mm), f/38 (at 300mm) |
| Lens construction | 19 elements in 14 groups (with 2 ED glass and three aspherical lens elements) |
| Picture angle | 75°-8°10’ (53° - 5°20’ in Nikon DX format) |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.5m/1.6” (throughout the entire zoom range) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.32x (at telephoto) |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Focusing | Auto focus with built-in SWM and Manual focus |
| Focus modes | M/A and M |
| Filter/attachment size | 77mm |
| Diameter x length | Approx. 83 x 114.5mm |
| Weight | Approx. 800g/28.2oz |
