I read through all the posts in response to your original inquiry. I am amazed no one mentioned one of the really great features of this lens. I have mentioned it before and will here again. This lens close focuses to about 11" at all focal lengths. On your 7200 this would be the equivalent of shooting at 450mm from a foot away! With this feature, it eliminates the need for a macro lens in the field. It won't have the same edge to edge sharpness that a macro lens has so would be limited for use as a copy lens for documents etc., but in the field for flowers and insects it works great. I know of no other long zoon that will do that.

"...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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