Morning walk with my Nikkor 28-300: I took my rarely used 28-300 on my walk today to see how well it performs, basically because of a recent thread in which folks commented on how much...

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

I took my rarely used 28-300 on my walk today to see how well it performs, basically because of a recent thread in which folks commented on how much they either hated or loved it. While it definitely isn't in the same league as a fast prime or even my favorite Tamron 35-150 lens, it did a capable job, and on a scale of 1-10 I'd rate it as 8ish.

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UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

It isn't just the glass, the person behind it made this a very nice set, Sue.

NMGal Loc: NE NM

I guess even a “bad” lens can be made to sing by the right person using it.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Fine set!!

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

These are great images, in my opinion. You have such a good eye, and you capture the spirit and character of your part of Ohio so well. The image with the calf and the one with the fence are superb. I like the other subjects, of course - Wild columbine, Wild geranium, Dame's rocket - and they are beautifully portrayed.

Beautiful Ohio, where the golden grain dwarf the lovely flowers in the summer rain.

Beautiful Ohio, thy wonders are in view, land where my dreams all come true!

Beautiful Ohio, in dreams again I see, visions of what used to be.

Mike

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

Nice shots.
You have demonstrated that the 28-300 is easily a workable lens for many of us.
Thanks for that.

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Kmgw9v wrote:

Nice shots.
You have demonstrated that the 28-300 is easily a workable lens for many of us.
Thanks for that.

Thanks, but to be very honest, the Tamron 35-150 is still my favorite go-to lens - just wish it had the reach of the 28-300 (but then of course, it WOULD be the 28-300, wouldn't it!

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SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Blenheim Orange wrote:

These are great images, in my opinion. You have su... (show quote)

Thank you! This area of Ohio is really a pretty part of the country.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

A very nice set. Don't throw that lens out with the dirry water.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

SueScott wrote:

I took my rarely used 28-300 on my walk today to see how well it performs, basically because of a recent thread in which folks commented on how much they either hated or loved it. While it definitely isn't in the same league as a fast prime or even my favorite Tamron 35-150 lens, it did a capable job, and on a scale of 1-10 I'd rate it as 8ish.

Great set Sue

cameraf4 Loc: Delaware

Another quality tool in your tool box. As good as the "craftsman" (craft-person???) who uses it. Nice work.

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

A prolific walk indeed!

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

nimbushopper wrote:

A prolific walk indeed!

Ha!! A walk that takes less than an hour without the camera took over two hours with it!!

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

SueScott wrote:

Thanks, but to be very honest, the Tamron 35-150 is still my favorite go-to lens - just wish it had the reach of the 28-300 (but then of course, it WOULD be the 28-300, wouldn't it!

)

I own the 28-300; and like you, I seldom use it. I have too many seriously good lenses, and I rarely need what the 28-300 has to offer—convenience at times when changing lenses is not practicable.
Your post affirmed that the 28-300 can produce very good images.

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Kmgw9v wrote:

I own the 28-300; and like you, I seldom use it. I have too many seriously good lenses, and I rarely need what the 28-300 has to offer—convenience at times when changing lenses is not practicable.
Your post affirmed that the 28-300 can produce very good images.

I bought my copy about six months ago and have only used it three times as my Tamron 35-150 is faster and does what I need most of the time. But, the 28-300 does give a greater reach and is useful when that is required and it does a pretty decent job.