Nikon 28-300 mm 1:3.5-5.6G
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https://improvephotography.com/10330/what-is-a-kit-lens/
"You may have heard the term “kit lens” before and wondered what, exactly, a kit lens is. Technically, any lens that is bundled with a camera is called a kit lens. However, it is common to hear people say “kit lens” when they actually mean the 18-55mm lens that comes bundled with a camera.
The most common kit lens is the 18-55mm lens, and for a good reason: it is cheaply made, and therefore cheap for you to purchase. Sure – it's better than nothing, and when you're just starting out this is a great way to get into DSLR photography. Bear in mind, however, that you will not typically get fantastic photos with this lens."
--Bob
"You may have heard the term “kit lens” before and wondered what, exactly, a kit lens is. Technically, any lens that is bundled with a camera is called a kit lens. However, it is common to hear people say “kit lens” when they actually mean the 18-55mm lens that comes bundled with a camera.
The most common kit lens is the 18-55mm lens, and for a good reason: it is cheaply made, and therefore cheap for you to purchase. Sure – it's better than nothing, and when you're just starting out this is a great way to get into DSLR photography. Bear in mind, however, that you will not typically get fantastic photos with this lens."
--Bob
Moomoo48 wrote:
I this considered a kit lens?
Apr 27, 2023 14:06:09 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Was it ever sold as a kit? Which body, when?
Mine was definitely a Nikon packaged kit lens ... NOT a vendors bundle. The kit came in a Nikon "master" box that listed the contents, including that lens and a reeeeally nice large kit bag. The kit has its own SKU number as a package. The body was a D610. The kit was priced at only $25 (!) over the body-only price at that time.
Similar situation with my 24-120 which came with a D750, a grip, and a (much lesser) kit bag. Those two deals are the only reason that Ive got a coupla Nikon SLRs in the closet. I use those lenses on Sony and Z bodies.
Apr 27, 2023 16:05:17 #
bikinkawboy
Loc: north central Missouri
Don’t automatically assume that kit lenses are poor performing. Nikon’s 18-55 kit lens has low budget construction using plastic and lacks the silky smooth operation of the more expensive lenses. However, it has very good optics and performance wise it doesn’t have to take a backseat to other lenses. I have a Canon 18-55 and it seems very similar in construction and performance.
Don’t let anyone tell you that kit lenses are no good. Any camera manufacturer would be an idiot to have a great camera body and then stick a crappy lens in front. When the first time buyer gets a crappy photo, they aren’t going to go out and spend additional money on an expensive lens in search of a better photo. They will automatically assume the entire camera is crap. So don’t underestimate the performance of kit lenses.
Don’t let anyone tell you that kit lenses are no good. Any camera manufacturer would be an idiot to have a great camera body and then stick a crappy lens in front. When the first time buyer gets a crappy photo, they aren’t going to go out and spend additional money on an expensive lens in search of a better photo. They will automatically assume the entire camera is crap. So don’t underestimate the performance of kit lenses.
Apr 27, 2023 16:35:56 #
bikinkawboy wrote:
Don’t automatically assume that kit lenses are poo... (show quote)
Totally agree! I've had several 18-55 Nikon lenses, and they focus close, fast, and are very sharp with excellent color. I compared several shots with same situation lighting, aperture, subject with my 55mm 2.8 Micro Nikkor AI, and couldn't tell the difference which lens took which picture. The only caveat might be that at 55mm, it is only f 5.6, but in every other aspect, it is a great lens. My 24-120 f4 AF-S that came with my D750 always yielded professional results.
Apr 27, 2023 17:04:36 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
bikinkawboy wrote:
Don’t automatically assume that kit lenses are poo... (show quote)
And it is impossible to generalize. I had a 1st generation 18-70mm DX Nikkor zoom. It was just a poor lens. Poor fit, focus uneven across the frame, and just generally not good. Don't even think of sharp, even with the 6 and 10 MP cameras I was using it on.. But a later version of that lens, which I got along wiith a D90 IR conversion, is quite nice. No comparison to the first one. It's still neither premium nor even a mid-tier lens, but it performs much better. And sometimes, kit lenses aren't cheap. The 16-80 f/2.8-4 DX Nikkor zoom is alomost $1100. Some folks really like it, but in my experience, it's no better than mediocre, especially for that much money, And it's also f/4 over almost its entire zoom range. Its full frame equivalent, the 24-120 f/4 Nikkor is a much better lens for about the same proce and is available used for much less money.
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larryepage wrote:
And it is impossible to generalize. I had a 1st g... (show quote)
Good info thank you
Apr 27, 2023 20:06:36 #
User ID wrote:
Bottom line, yes, the AFS 28-300 G was, literally, an actual kit lens.
Wow that’s what I suspected. Thanks
Apr 27, 2023 20:28:45 #
Ken Rockwell loves that lens. See his review of it and how detailed are the photos he takes with it.
Apr 28, 2023 06:36:48 #
I have used the Nikon 18-55 and the 18-70 kit lenses. The latter is a better built, better performance lens but the 18-55 is no slough, it performs very well for those on a budget.
As far as I know the 28-300 is not a kit lens.
As far as I know the 28-300 is not a kit lens.
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