Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a sharp, compact walkaround lens, but it shows quite a lot of distortion throughout its zoom range.
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Product details
- Versatile 107x zoom lens with ED glass and VR II image stabilization
- Optimized for edge to edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format
- Covers a wide range of focal lengths to get the best out of every subject. Minimum Focus Distance- 1.6 ft. (0.5m) throughout entire zoom range
- 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements; 3 Aspherical Lens Elements
- Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Weight : 282 oz
PROS
+ Sharp throughout zoom range.
+ 10.7x zoom ratio.
+ Optical stabilization.
+ Relatively compact.
CONS
- Loads of distortion.
- Soft edges at maximum aperture.
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By PCMag on January 14, 2014
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a sharp, compact walkaround lens, but it shows quite a lot of distortion throughout its zoom range.
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