Anyone use this Nikon lens?

[Ratpack]

I am looking at a lens that I can keep on my D7000 that has a lot of versatility and this one appears to fit the bill. It isn't much of a low light lens but I have a 17-50 2.8 for that. Just wondering if this is a good choice since it has long reach and close up all in one lens.


Nikon - AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5 -5.6G ED VR Standard Zoom Lens - Black

 

[havoc315]

You have the 17-50/2.8? That's an APS-C lens, it doesn't fully work on the D700...

 

[Ratpack]

You have the 17-50/2.8? That's an APS-C lens, it doesn't fully work on the D700...

What about the D7000, that is what I really have. Let off a zero

 

[disneyfaninaz]

I have a Nikon D5000 DX camera and I use the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR for traveling. It is a heavy lens, but I have been very happy with the versatility of it. I got great wildlife shots in Alaska and amazing landscape shots in Norway.

 

[havoc315]

What about the D7000, that is what I really have. Let off a zero

ok... the 28-300 is a full frame lens. It will work on the d7000, but with equivalent of 42mm-450mm. So you are completely losing wide angle shots. The 18-300 would give you wide through telephoto.

Just remember these are "compromise" lenses. For the convenience of all-in-one, you are taking on extra weight and losing significant image quality. You'd get much better image quality using your 17-50 for wide shots, and a good 70-300 for your telephoto needs.

 

[Ratpack]

I understand it is a compromise, but what I am looking for is a very good all in one that has the extra reach for sporting events with the kids as well as just general photos. I also have the 18-105 Nikon lens that I can use when I know there is not going to be any really far off shots needed. I was mainly looking at this one as a general vacation lens and outdoors. For indoors and close up I will definitely use either the Sigma 17-50 or the 18-105 or a prime lens.

Does anyone have photos taken with this lens at the closest and longest zoom points?

 

[Ratpack]

I have a Nikon D5000 DX camera and I use the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR for traveling. It is a heavy lens, but I have been very happy with the versatility of it. I got great wildlife shots in Alaska and amazing landscape shots in Norway.

Do you have some photos you would be willing to share? This lens also interests me.

 

[disneyfaninaz]

Do you have some photos you would be willing to share? This lens also interests me.

I have a lot of photos in my trip reports from Alaska and Norway linked below my signature.

 

[rhinodadz]

I use this as my "walking-around" lens on my Nikon D7200. It seems to have the range to cover 90%+ of my needs. I have a 70-300 for the really long range stuff, and the Tokina 11-16 to go really wide.

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-pr...-s-dx-nikkor-18-140mm-f%2f3.5-5.6g-ed-vr.html

 

[fritodenny]

I use this Sigma 18-250 as my walk around lens on my D5200. Its compact, light, and a good value. These are all untouched.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sigma-1...lack/9889572.p?id=1219043326871&skuId=9889572

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250mm Taken of the tower from the boat just a little after the last one.