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Nikkor 28-300mm F/3.5-5.6 G ED IF
Jan 29, 2018 06:49:09 #
If I am taking planned shots at home or otherwise, that I Intend to enlarge and print; the 28-300 stays on the shelf. For snapshots at Disney World, I will compromise with the 28-300 on a D800E for the sake of convenience.
But, everytime, I use the 28-300, it occurs to me that I should use it more often.
But, everytime, I use the 28-300, it occurs to me that I should use it more often.
Jan 29, 2018 10:57:00 #
SheilaG
Loc: Central Arkansas
chrisg-optical wrote:
I have the 28-300 fx lens and love it on the d7200 dx .... it does take very sharp photos on the 7200 but i suspect on an fx body it will show some vignetting at the wider end. It is a bit heavy but i don't mind the heft....use it as a walkaround and gp lens. Angle of view like a 42-450mm on an fx body.
Thanks Chris, appreciate it!
Jan 29, 2018 11:01:00 #
SheilaG
Loc: Central Arkansas
Kmgw9v wrote:
If I am taking planned shots at home or otherwise, that I Intend to enlarge and print; the 28-300 stays on the shelf. For snapshots at Disney World, I will compromise with the 28-300 on a D800E for the sake of convenience.
But, everytime, I use the 28-300, it occurs to me that I should use it more often.
But, everytime, I use the 28-300, it occurs to me that I should use it more often.
Thank you! All these examples of use are helpful!
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Jan 29, 2018 11:04:52 #
SheilaG
Loc: Central Arkansas
Robeng wrote:
Hi SheilaG,
I have this lens and I use it all the time on my full frame Nikons. Its a good overall travel lens because of its wide range and I recommend it for that. I know Gene51 hates it but everyone has their opinions.
I've attached a few images I took a couple of weekends ago using that lens.
I have this lens and I use it all the time on my full frame Nikons. Its a good overall travel lens because of its wide range and I recommend it for that. I know Gene51 hates it but everyone has their opinions.
I've attached a few images I took a couple of weekends ago using that lens.
Nice! These shots look like pics from travel magazine!
Jan 31, 2018 23:42:32 #
You'll probably be happy with it. Be advised, though, that since this is a mass-produced lens, there can be (are) variations in quality. My first one was disappointing. The replacement was superb!
When I was shooting with a D700, the 28-300 practically LIVED on the camera. So easy and convenient, it was all I would take when traveling, and I have some magnificent images made with this combination.
However, higher resolution sensors can reveal shortcomings that were invisible in the D700. When I moved to a D800, I began to have some doubts and ended up selling the lens. (Now that I have the D850, I'm finding even higher-end lenses are showing some 'issues'!).
I'm "guessing" (literally), that it should work well at 24mp. But I would not recommend it for anything with greater resolution. Something to keep in mind.
A suggestion would be to order from AMAZON. You'll have up to 30 days to use the lens and SEE how satisfied you are. If it doesn't meet your expectations, it's easily returned for a refund.
When I was shooting with a D700, the 28-300 practically LIVED on the camera. So easy and convenient, it was all I would take when traveling, and I have some magnificent images made with this combination.
However, higher resolution sensors can reveal shortcomings that were invisible in the D700. When I moved to a D800, I began to have some doubts and ended up selling the lens. (Now that I have the D850, I'm finding even higher-end lenses are showing some 'issues'!).
I'm "guessing" (literally), that it should work well at 24mp. But I would not recommend it for anything with greater resolution. Something to keep in mind.
A suggestion would be to order from AMAZON. You'll have up to 30 days to use the lens and SEE how satisfied you are. If it doesn't meet your expectations, it's easily returned for a refund.
Feb 1, 2018 16:49:27 #
SheilaG
Loc: Central Arkansas
mharvey wrote:
You'll probably be happy with it. Be advised, thou... (show quote)
Thanks!! Which ever one I get, I hope to be able to test it out and send it back if not satisfied. Seems like the best option.
Sheila
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