Shot side by side, these two 28-300mm lenses look nearly identical on paper. But real-world testing reveals clear differences in price, weight, sharpness, and vibration reduction worth knowing before you buy.
After months shooting with the Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR on the D810 and D800, here's a hands-on look at sharpness, distortion, vibration reduction, and whether this all-purpose travel lens earns its versatile reputation.
A look at real-world photos shot with the discontinued Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR, from full wide-angle to 300mm zoomed in, plus notes on current used pricing versus its original MSRP.
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