Nikon 28-300mm - very disappointed
Jan 15, 2018 10:30:10 #
jonfrei wrote:
My bad. I’ll shut up now. Though I would still be interested as to why MT Shooter doesn’t recommend it on the D8xx series cameras.
I am off today so I am on my phone but I will attemp to explain. The 28-300 was my FAVORITE lens on my D7000 DX body because of its versatility and clarity. However the lens is well documented as having much distortion in the outer lens area. I ignored that info as I was not using that part of the glass. When I bought the new 36MP D800E I was anxious to use my favorite lens on it and found it close to unuseable due to the distortion issues. I shelved it for a couple years.
When I got a new 24MP D750 I broke it out again and found the issues were nowhere near as bad on that sensor. Would I ever try it on my new 45MP D850? Definitely not, even if I still had it. I sold it to a D610 user about 2 years ago and she just loves it.
Higher resolution sensors demand the best quality glass in front of them, they will definitely show any defects or deficiencies in any lens you mount on them!
I hope this helps understand the issue.
Jan 15, 2018 10:35:59 #
One other thing is the results you will get on a DX camera will not be the same as you get on an FX camera because you are only using the cropped portion of the lens on a DX camera which typically will be the best. It is usually the outer edges of the full frame lenses on an FX Camera that create the distortion or lack of sharpness.
Jan 15, 2018 10:38:42 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I am off today so I am on my phone but I will atte... (show quote)
That makes sense. But I have the D600 which is identical to the d610 sensor and I am not at all happy when I compare it to my other lenses. I am starting to feel like I got a bad lens.
Jan 15, 2018 10:39:34 #
westjl2 wrote:
One other thing is the results you will get on a DX camera will not be the same as you get on an FX camera because you are only using the cropped portion of the lens on a DX camera which typically will be the best. It is usually the outer edges of the full frame lenses on an FX Camera that create the distortion or lack of sharpness.
No one has any idea to WHOM you are replying unless you use "Quote Reply" as I have done here.
Jan 15, 2018 10:40:31 #
westjl2 wrote:
That makes sense. But I have the D600 which is identical to the d610 sensor and I am not at all happy when I compare it to my other lenses. I am starting to feel like I got a bad lens.
You still have not answered the question as to whether you bought it new or used. It makes a huge difference.
Jan 15, 2018 10:40:36 #
MT Shooter wrote:
No one has any idea to WHOM you are replying unless you use "Quote Reply" as I have done here.
I was not replying to anyone in particular. My post came at the same time you posted yours which is basically saying the same thing.
Jan 15, 2018 10:41:28 #
MT Shooter wrote:
You still have not answered the question as to whether you bought it new or used. It makes a huge difference.
Used....
Jan 15, 2018 10:46:39 #
This is a handheld shot taken with a 28-300 on a D800. I would have preferred a faster lense, no question. But with walking for 8-10 miles a day like we did in China, this was enough of a load.
Jan 15, 2018 10:58:09 #
I purchased a 28~200 a few years ago. It was bad. I sent it back. The next one also had problems. The third one still works. I do not know what was going then with that lens and nikon control but I was not a happy camper.
Yours being used (first post), is a different story. Try to send it back, if you can.
By the way, when you purchase something on line from e-bay or any any individual, ask for the serial number before it is shipped to you the reasons?
- You cannot be accused of doing the old swticharoo
- You can verify if this is a stolen lens. (If it has been reported as stolen, there is a registry)
- You may find out that then is still under warranty!!!!
Yours being used (first post), is a different story. Try to send it back, if you can.
By the way, when you purchase something on line from e-bay or any any individual, ask for the serial number before it is shipped to you the reasons?
- You cannot be accused of doing the old swticharoo
- You can verify if this is a stolen lens. (If it has been reported as stolen, there is a registry)
- You may find out that then is still under warranty!!!!
Jan 15, 2018 11:27:07 #
I have the 28-300 in both Canon and Nikon. Although the Nikkor 28-300 is technically not in the same class as the Canon 28-300, I got the Nikkor lens because I use the Canon lens quite often and I like the focal length.
I am very happy with my Nikkor 28-300. There are times I don't feel like lugging the Canon around all day; it is fairly large and somewhat heavy. On those occasions I use one of my Nikon bodies with the 28-300 attached; it's a great combination.
I am very happy with my Nikkor 28-300. There are times I don't feel like lugging the Canon around all day; it is fairly large and somewhat heavy. On those occasions I use one of my Nikon bodies with the 28-300 attached; it's a great combination.
Jan 15, 2018 11:34:30 #
I've been using mine on my D800e for over a year now with exceptionally satisfying results.
--Bob
--Bob
MT Shooter wrote:
Did you buy it new or used? If new I would suggest a trip to Nikon to have it looked at under warranty.
But if you bought it used I think you bought someone elses problem!
Its a good lens on your 24MP body and should be giving you better results. Don't use it on the D800's or the D850 though.
But if you bought it used I think you bought someone elses problem!
Its a good lens on your 24MP body and should be giving you better results. Don't use it on the D800's or the D850 though.
Jan 15, 2018 11:36:26 #
Really? That's news to me and my 28~300.
--Bob
--Bob
jonfrei wrote:
The 28-300 is a DX lens. Put it on an FX camera like the D810 and the camera automatically goes into a DX crop mode.
Jan 15, 2018 11:40:04 #
jonfrei wrote:
My apologies, MT Shooter. On re-read, 1 — I was wrong on the lens format (mine is an 18-300), and 2 - that response sounds incredibly rude — I had intended a friendly jibe, but most certainly missed the mark.
How was I rude just stating a fact?
Jan 15, 2018 11:45:41 #
westjl2 wrote:
Am doing some traveling this year so purchased a s... (show quote)
I've had the same complaint ever since I tried one 4 yrs ago. Your experience with the one you purchased is similar to my experience with three copies I have used on my cameras. The only really good place for that lens is on a DX camera, where the edge and corner performance is not an issue. It does have good center image quality, even at 300mm. I absolutely hate it on FX, and now that I shoot D800/D810 it's even worse. It was soft of ok on a 12mp D700, but still not very sharp.
Jan 15, 2018 12:13:09 #
westjl2 wrote:
Anything hand held over 200mm is not clear and also has bad vignetteing at wider angles.
I have the identical lens and have no problems with sharpness at the long range. Are you using a lens hood? The vignetting at the 28 mm end could be the lens hood encroaching into the image.
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