ronichas Loc: Long Island

I am selling a NIkon 28-300 vr lens. While it is for full frame, it works great with a cropped sensor. It is a great walk around lens. I have been selling my Nikon gear, as I am now using Sony cameras.

I am asking $600 plus shipping.
PM me if interested.

AZNikon Loc: Mesa, AZ

I have the 28-300 and love it. I just want a great walk-around so I don't have to change lenses every five minutes. Not that it's difficult to change lenses on a Nikon, it's just a little of a hassle handling two lenses, the caps, and keeping everything clean all at the same time especially in the field where you don't have a table or somewhere to set things. But that's just me.

home brewer Loc: Fort Wayne, Indiana

I find the 18-300 very handy most of the time on my d500. It is the wrong lens for antelope canyon; i proved it. I wish I had used a wider lens. I might have one for sale. I used the 18 to 300mm as a walk about lens for most shots on the D500 . But it seems to loose sharpness at the edges at 18 mm.

My dad just bought me a D850, 28 to 300 and the 14 to 24mm.

The d500 lenses, 18-300mm and 10 to 24mm f3.5 vr may be sold depending how the FX lens work on the D500. The 10 to 18 is about a year old
The 18 to 300mm was purchased in 2016

So far the d850 is great after two days of shooting and the learning curve not too bad since it is very similar to the D500. The 14 to 24 is fantastic.
With respect to the 28 to 300 I have not shot enough to make a conclusion.

chrisg-optical Loc: New York, NY

The 7500 has 1 card slot, but not a big deal for most enthusiasts.

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

The 18-300 would be the most versatile.

tdozier3 Loc: Northern Illinois

Can't speak for the Nikon18-300mm, but have a Sigma 18-300mm Contemporary that I use on my D7500 with excellent results throughout the focal range. Very happy with this lens

donald4u Loc: California

I have G.A.S. I have the Nikon D 7100 and just got the 7500. It takes my DX and and old D lens 24-85 F 2.8. I have a Tokina 100 mm F2.8. A Tamron 16-300 mm and a Nikon 80-400 mm lens. My walk around lens was the Tamron 16-300 mm It covers a huge area and on my cameras i have printed 11X14 and 8X10 no problems. I used it to shoot planes, trains and automobiles. I like refurbished or used. Adorama and B&H give you a time if you don't like it. Return it. Refurbished and used on Ebay will save you a lot of money. Shop wise.

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

Most of my shooting is in the range of 17-75mm. I very seldom change lenses and have never needed sensor cleaning. I shoot a Tamron 28-75 f2.8 constant aperture on my D3400 and shoot with the Tamron 17-50 constant aperture f2.8 on my D90. The IQ on both lenses is excellent and both are great in low light. If I really need to go longer I pull out the 70-300. Very seldom used however.

Silverrails

I have and enjoy my Nikon 18-140mm 3.5-5.6 Lens, I just bought, but have not received as yet, a Nikon 10-20mm Lens which I hope will assist me in my interest of pursuing Landscape Photography. I enjoy reading Experience and opinions in this new Nikon wide angle lens.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

The 10-20 is a great lens. Watch distortion at 10mm however, especially at the corners.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

I'll address AF-S VR lenses first (I have and use with reasonable regularity), then AF-P: If you have questions or want more detail or an opinion on one versus the other, just ask and I'll tell you what I think. I use these on D90, D7100 and D7200. AF-P on D7100 and D7200. And yes I own and use all these, so feel I can competently comment on them. Although I use and love them, I won't go back as far as the AF-AF-D, pre-VR lenses.

If you are not a pixel peeper, any of these will probably serve you well, and some folks wouldn't even see enough difference to worry about it. Several have been purchased from working professionals, who claimed to use them for stuff in their galleries.

AF-S VR = 18-55 and 18-105, 18-140, 18-200*, 18-300* - no complaints on any, fast and sharp, usage choice based on range needed/size/weight... *of the two, I prefer the 18-300, besides reach, the results just look a bit better. On the flip side, you can pick up the 18-200 models quite reasonable in the used marketplace, the 18-300 is pricier. I actually like the 18-105/140 models better than the 18-200, I think they are a bit sharper.

AF-S VR = 55-300 & 70-300: 55-300 my copy just a tad soft from 250 to 300, but otherwise fine, 70-300 pretty sharp & fast (two copies, like both).

AF-P - just the 70-300 for now, one non-VR/two VR (non VR bought to scavange the mount for a wounded VR, but repaired the VR mount instead, so just kept the non-VR). Two VR's, both sharp and fast, as is the non-VR.

VR vs non VR - When you don't need it, no big deal, but it is wonderful when you do need it. If you are a active/mobile shooter, or have shake/weave/balance/steadyness issues, VR/VC/OS/IS is a pure wonder! Tamron, Sigma with IC & OS- 18-250 and 18-270 models, no complaints, fast and sharp.

For the hobby shooter, unless you get a turkey, or select a mismatch for a shoot, all will yield great results for general work, with proper technique.

Are Prime lenses better, Yes.

I bought all mine used, some in mint condition, a couple needed new mounts, and/or cleaning/lubrication, I do this a lot, it may/may not be right for anyone else. I probably have about 75% less $$ invested than those who buy new. I have never had a used lens fail, if that is a concern. I have bought and repaired "broken" lenses, they still work too.

Plastic Mounts = Dear Nikon, the plastic mounts are lightweight and useful as a "breakaway" device, and may actually save some gear from harder impacts, but in general, they suck. The AF-S mounts are generally cheap and easy, the AF-P mounts, hard to find and expensive(so far), never mind the weight, please go back to metal!

These are just my opinions, for detailed specs and scientific testing, do some research, all the info is out there. Hope this is somewhat helpful.
I think I need to sell a couple, I know my better half feels that way!!
My $.02

klaus Loc: Guatemala City, Guatemala

I couldn't agree more!

I do have one of those collapsible Nikon 18-55 VR II which is noticeably less sharp than the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 or any of my primes. It's been sitting somewhere in a dark corner for quite some time now collecting dust.

Another one of my favorites is the Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Macro which is very sharp and has beautiful BOKEH. I use it for macro and portrait shots together with the very good Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8.

If I want to travel small and light I just use a 35mm f/1.8 on my D3300.

Most people forget that in the film days many cameras only came with one prime lens somewhere around 50mm and everyone came home with great pictures.

There is absolutely no need to cover every mm focal range from 10 to 400mm unless you are a professional and/or plan a very specific type of photoshoot.

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

Agreed. My 18-55 just sits there because I have both 2.8s. Not a bad lens but no use for it right now. I do not try to cover a huge range since I shoot mainly 17-57. Have 2 70-300 kit lenses. Actually the 70-300 AF-P is really sharp even without VR. Just use the reciprocal rule. The other one is an old AF 70-300 lens bought for my D50 and used also for the D90. It’s not bad for 15 year old technology. I also use My 50mm 1.8 on occasion.

Kenmull

I purchased the 28-300 Nikon when I purchased the Z7. After several years with the 18-300 Nikon on the D5300. I made that decision while traveling and having to change lenses and was afraid of dropping or in one case I needed to clean the sensor with dust getting into the camera when I changed from a wide angle to a tele. Yes there are compromises but the peace of mind of always having the right zoom and not having to stop and change a lens in an area where there may be an issue sure is comforting.

Kodiako

I have had the 18-300mm Nikon lense for 2 years now and the D7500 for 10 months. It is a great lens and works super with the D7500. Pic's are tack sharp and can hand hold with High ISO's no problem. The lense is a bit big if street photography is your thing but otherwise a great choice.