ppkwhat Loc: Gibsonton, FL

I think $799 is a little stiff for this lens. I would expect around $600 would be a better number, I have his lens with my D750 and I am very satisfied with the sharpness of it. I purchased after reading the review from Ken Rockwell and the lens did not disappointed me. I'm uing it as my "walkaround lens" and I'm very happy with it.

sheldon minsky Loc: iron mountain michigan

Do you own or have you used this lens. Are you speaking from experience?

GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

Kind of "high average"...why go with the 28-300...The updated better lensis the 18-300, same price range

cedymock Loc: Irmo, South Carolina

I agree with Bob; I have had the 28-300 Nikkor for over five years it has been a great lens for me.
Charles

fosis Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

Not to muddy the waters too much, but I've been quite pleased with a Nikon 18-300mm lens on a D5600 crop camera, especially for travel. It's a 28-450mm equivalent. Somewhere in the same price range, especially used.
Just throw this away if you're already locked in.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

My retired ophthalmologist just returned from a trip to Africa. He took his Nikon D750 with the 28-300 VR and a rented 600 mm f4 VR lens. He told me he did not miss anything.
Enough said.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"...Do you own or have you used this lens. Are you speaking from experience?" sheldon while I can't speak for Gene here I can validate his inferences... It has a place in my "Kit" albeit for work at the long end the AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Nikkor 694 grams (w/ NC Filter) is a superior Prosumer lens which replaces it.

Yes the AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikkor 809 grams (w/ NC Filter) typically can get the job done... I've used it on commercial gigs where there were too many variables to deal with. But as Gene noted, it's limitations are somewhat a challenge. Where does this lens shine? From ~ 70-140mm between f/8 to f/11 (from experience)... There it truly delivers, albeit again as Gene noted focus breathing is an issue, just move closer...

Below are examples of the AF-S 28-300mm and the AF-P 70-300mm... You decide.
Yes I'm I keeping my AF-S 28-300mm. And yes it has a place in my kit... but it's not a "go-to" by any means.

To the OP (hippi), the AF-S 28-300mm is a heavy optic that you'll not be hanging around your neck for long.
It's sort of a Swiss Army Knife but the trade-offs are considerable.
After you've used high end Pro-Level Glass you'll likely realize that convenience may or may not be worth the trade-off, only your experience with this Swiss Army Knife can let you decide.

Hope this helps sheldon and hippi
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AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikkor 809 grams on a Nikon D3; FL=100mm; 1,000 sec, f/5.6, ISO 3600

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AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E ED VR Nikkor 694 grams on a Nikon D7200

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speedmaster Loc: Kendall, FL

WOW !!!
amazing. Congrats !

home brewer Loc: Fort Wayne, Indiana

I was disappointed with the sharpness of the lens on my d850. Peoples comments makes me think some of these lenses are better than others

Manny Myers

That was my workhorse lens on my D7200; it became the primary travel lens. Good clarity, clean zooming, great range. Pretty sure the price is okay; remember paying more.

JohnD3 Loc: Raleigh, NC

I have been using the 28-300 as my go-to lens on my D610 for the past five years, it was purchased as and has been consistently used as such. Over the years I must admit to some mixed results where, on occasion, I have found my images to be a bit soft; however, I have had a fantastic range to work with and felt that cautious attention to focus point had a greater impact than any other factor. I have used the lens for landscape shots, for family gatherings, for grandsons sports (soccer & baseball), and for ski racing (shape enough to pick up on the individual chunks of snow rolling off the bottom of the skis) plus I have been able to supply friends with close-ups of their features while competing.
My sharpest lens, no; but, my most versatile lens, yes. It is always on my D610.

Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY

KEH has a used 28-300mm listed in excellent condition for $589.72 You get a 6 month warranty from them on used gear also.

https://www.keh.com/shop/nikon-2191-28-mm-300-mm-f-3-5-5-6-zoom-lens-for-nikon-f.html

Also, check out Ken Rockwell's review of this lens too.

https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/28-300mm.htm

chrisg-optical Loc: New York, NY

I have that lens not the greatest lens in the Nikkor line - there are better choices. The Tamron 18-400 is I think a better bang for the buck.

Photoladybon Loc: Long Island

I have a friend selling one in mint condition for $600.00. PM if interested.

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

I care not what others say. I have this lens, and it is "Sharp"!!!

I use this lens a lot, not only do I love it...but my clients love it as well.

For a wide range of distance...I really love it.

Thanks,
Boone