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

Personally, your putting a heavy lens on a heavy camera. Yes, your images will be fine for general photography and you will get sharp 8X10 and even 16X20 prints.
And this would not be my carry around all day or vacation walk around combo.

cedymock Loc: Irmo, South Carolina

Been using the Nikon 28-300 it started on D5500 then D750, D810, have use on on D850 it's works great for me. Now that I have the D850 the Nikon 28-300 generally lives on the D810.
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ppkwhat Loc: Gibsonton, FL

I have the 28-300mm lens paired to my D750 and I am very satisfied with the results. It is sharp, light weight, good range, it is a very good lens as a walk-around lens. there is a very good report on this lens by Ken Rockwell (kenrockwell.com). look at the review on: www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/28-300mm.htm
Below you will find a few pictures I took with this lens, all hand held.

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jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

GP,
The key here is why you want to consider this lens. I did so for travel. The only other lens I took with me was my 16-35 f/4. I used it quite a bit in certain areas/places.
I purchased this lens to pair with my D810 before my trip to Hawaii a couple of years ago.
If I listened to many here, I would not have purchased it and would be flogged for having done so.
I did listen to a pro friend of mine. The lens was great. I enjoyed using it and not having to lug around my other lenses of the same focal length (2 of your lenses). I'm not selling my services...selling my photos...entering competitions. Of course the optical quality of your other lenses are better. So what!
Now I moved into the Z6 and Z lenses. I sold my 24-70 f/2.8, 16-35 f/4. And now I'm selling my 28-300. I will purchase the Z 24-200 as my 'travel' lens.
Enjoy whatever you do.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

"I have a 14-24 F2.8, 24-70 F2.8 and a 70-200 F2.8 that are all great but I was wondering if this would be a good walk around lens or is it something that I should avoid."

Let me start by saying that I do not own the 28-300. I do not use the D810 either. The only reason why I am participating in this thread is because my retired ophthalmologist bought two of those lenses to be used with his two D750 bodies. That is the only lens and the only cameras he uses.
Since we both shoot together often I am more than familiar with the cameras and the lens. In the summer he spent a whole month in Big Sky, Montana, where he used extensively both of his lenses. He came back with very beautiful images that to my eyes had excellent resolution and details.
In the past I have seen him using the lens for sequential photography and also videos and the images were excellent to me. When I have discussed the quality of the lens with him his answer has been that he is satisfied with both lenses and the images that both provide.

The 24-120 f4 VR is another lens that has been recommended to you. I do not own that one either but I have seen many images from it and they have been also of great quality. I used to own the old 24-120 non VR and in spite of all the negative reports on line I never complained of the quality of that lens. The 24-120 f4 VR is smaller than the 28-300 and if something calls my attention that is that the former is more expensive.

My opinioon based on my experience is that you should do very well with the 28-300 as a walk around lens...if you do your part.

chuckla Loc: Kennesaw, GA USA

I keep hearing this BS about IQ on this lens, but I can't see it. I use the 28-300 as a walk around lens on either my D810 or D850, and have no problem with image quality on either. It resides semi-permanently on the D850, going to the D810 if I am carrying both cameras and need either the 16-35 or 200-500 on the D850. Being a serious GAS addict, I have 9 lenses for 3 Nikons, and if you said I could have only one body and one lens, it would be the D850 and the 28-300.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

Grandpaw, One could spend considerable time talking about all the possibilities, but from experience: I would recommend trying one out, and/or purchase from somewhere easy to return to in case it doesn't "float your boat". I have a number of 18/28 to 200/250/270/300 zooms (Nikon/Sigma/Tamron) and have enjoyed successful outcomes often.... None of them are perfect, some do a fine job, some don't see a lot of use.... Part of this equation is intended use versus expectations versus outcomes - hence, my suggestion to try one out if you can first. It can beat lugging a lot of gear around all day, especially if you are trying to enjoy the day too (like family outings)!. Another great suggestion was the consideration of a superzoom P&S...but again, try it out first, or buy where you can return. Technique, as always, is important with these lenses to get the best out of them - they solve some problems, but can induce others. Have fun!!

PS, one of my favorites as an all around/knock around lens is the older Tamron B003 18-270, or the slightly newer B008 version, perform as well as any mentioned so far in this string, and can be bought used w/o breaking the bank (works FF or DX). It is a toss-up between the 18-270 (another is the 18-250 macro OS Sigma) and my 18-300 Nik for generalized/walkabout/need the coverage but only want to carry one lens scenarios..... all are stabilized if needed. Just another opinion/ymmv/or my $.02 on superzooms.
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I found that with the "Triad", (all G model lenses) it was really great on the D810. When I upgraded to the D850, my 24-70G showed too much motion blur due to hand shake when hand holding. I got a 24-120 f4G and it worked out very well for a walk-around lens. VR is extremely important with the high pixel sensors. That said, I would be skeptical of lenses with such a great focal length as the 18-300. Designing a 3X to 5X focal range is one thing, designing a 16X range lens is something else. PS, I sold my D810 and 24-70G and bought a 24-70E for my D850.

Quixdraw Loc: x

It all comes down to the degree of sharpness you require. PPK's flower, for example - a dramatic and attractive photo for sure, but not sharp enough for me. Possibly part of it is the individual copy of the 28-300 you have or even matching the lens to one camera and tuning it with the Nikon camera software. It isn't a Bad lens by any means, and certainly is convenient. Personally, I've mostly given up the range and use the 24-120 or occasionally even 24-85.

Dreynolds Loc: Texas

I personally use the Nikon 28-300 lens as a walk around lens and have done it for years on my D850 and it has been excellent. It hits most every need I have while being light weight and short. I think you would enjoy using it and most likely will find that you will hesitate to carry many other lenses unless a specific need. Good luck.

Flash Falasca Loc: Beverly Hills, Florida

I used the 28-300 with great results, one the original from a distance and some crops of it ! these were taken on my D600 but later used it on a D800, I love it

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Chris981 Loc: Pacific Palisades

I have used the 28-300 for many years on a D610 & D850 while traveling when space is at a premium. The results have been excellent especially in well lit situations or on a tripod. More recently my walk around lens for travel is the 24-85. I find the high pixel count of the D850 allows for cropping to get close to a 150mm +/- equivalent. I am not finding the need for the longer reach of the 28-300, these days. Also, the 24-85 is lighter and smaller. If I were going on a safari and could take only on lens it would be the 28-300. If I were going to London and could take only one lens, then the 24-85. I think it comes down to needing the reach of a 300mm vs nice to have. Like anything in photography, define the task and limitations first, then select the gear.

oldschool

Back in the day of vinyl the phrase "for the truly discerning audiophiles" was used to separate the final 1% of high end equipment. People who knock the 28-300 are like that. It is my walk around; I use it on a D-750 and occasionally on my film D4S. It is more than capable of satisfying my needs.

Sedona Loc: Oregon

I have been using the D810-28/300 combination for several years as my walk around all over the world. Previously I was switching between 24-70 and 70-200 to get the ranges needed. The 28-300 may not quite get the quality results of the other combination as others might claim but I haven’t missed that compared to the utility of carrying only one lense.

SAVH Loc: La Jolla, CA

grandpaw, Despite the snarky comments on the IQ of the 28-300mm lens, I have found it to be an excellent lens and have used it as a "walk around" lens for many a vacation trip. I have 20X30 prints in my home from the lens and have gotten many very favorable comments on the quality. I have used it on my previous D800 and now on my D850 and still love it. Yes, I use prime lenses when appropriate but I certainly would recommend you consider it. Maybe some 28-300 lenses are better than others but I am sure happy with mine.

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