Nikkor 28-300mm 3.5-5.6 (Page 2): I have used all versions of the 24-120 on both crop and FF, I have also owned the 28-300 for a short time. I found the 28-300 to be simply too large...

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Aug 30, 2023 10:46:37 #

Flickwet Loc: NEOhio

I have used all versions of the 24-120 on both crop and FF, I have also owned the 28-300 for a short time. I found the 28-300 to be simply too large and I value the 24mm end more than the 300 thus I actually traded it in for the 24-120 f4.

Aug 30, 2023 10:48:53 #

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

A. T. wrote:

First, thanks for the quick response and thanks for sharing your experience with both lenses. I think I'll be purchasing the 24-120mm.

I like my 24-120. It's not light, but convenient and I'm happy with my results. "your mileage may vary"

Aug 30, 2023 10:49:56 #

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

PS, if you have a crop body, the DX 16-80 is lightweight. Lots of them for sale now with the switch to MILC.

Aug 30, 2023 11:32:15 #

User ID

home brewer wrote:

I think the perception of how good the 28 -300 lens is will depend on the camera. I was reasonably happy with the 18 to 300 on my d500 that i used as my walk around; so I bought the 28 -300 to go with my new D850 and was disappointed with the resulting shots not being sharp. I later read professionals that said the 28 -300 was great until they upgraded to the D850.

I think 47 megapixels needs better glass where the 24. mp on the d780 or the d800 at 36 mp will do fine.

Please dont be just another sucker for that BS, the "lenses for sensors" mythology. Obviously, you have no idea how little difference there is between 36 and 47MP, or you would never be parroting such garbage.

When Hawgsters cite what they read or heard "from professionals" thaz nearly always a red flag warning of misinformation. I never cease to be amazed by the crap that "pros" believe. Thaz by my direct observation of my "peers".

Aug 30, 2023 12:23:00 #

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

First and foremost A. T. thank you for your service as a Houston Firefighter... have a colleague with the same career path... I'm humbled at their incredible dedication to those they serve... You are truly a hero in the eyes of your community...

In light of this career service I'm going to offer you guidance from one who actually deployed the AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Nikkor (a true Swiss Army Knife) on commercial assignments. Sadly others in this thread who ridiculed this Nikkor likely in order to appear as a connoisseur of "fine optical glass... yet they post no documentation of same... Nor do they even post images that they "claim" were even taken with this Super Zoom.

I've shot this lens on my Nikon D3, D3x, D800e and D810 and it works extremely well within the range DxOMark has documented (70-120mm). So please start here A.J.
https://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Nikon/AF-S-NIKKOR-28-300mm-f-3.5-5.6-ED-VR-mounted-on-Nikon-
D800E__814

Next get off UHH and go to flickr and Search Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Nikon
https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=Nikon%20AF-S%2028-300mm%20f%2F3.5-5.6G%20VR%20Nikon
Here you will find a multitude of imagery many of which far exceed virtually anything you will find on UHH

Look to an example of Architecture by David Stevenson

If you are passionate about photography as you claim on you UHH BIO A.J. then you might be far better served by getting off UHH and joining flickr...

This has been my path and I've never looked back...

Again wishing you much joy and success on your photographic Journey...
I'm certain the residents of Houston deeply appreciate your service and would wish you the same in your retirement.

Holy Path © David Stevenson; Nikon D800 with an AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR; FL: 68mm; 1/125; ISO: 800

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by Yours Truly A.J. with a Nikon D3 and the infamous AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR all credits go to very talented Samantha Miller with T.H.E. Agency (Washington DC)

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Aug 30, 2023 12:35:48 #

A. T.

jbk224 wrote:

I suggest you do an analysis of the shots you have... (show quote)

Okay, good information I'll do that, thanks.

Aug 30, 2023 12:36:35 #

A. T.

User ID wrote:

Way cool. Its a little smaller, a little faster and a little bit wider. And those little things all add up, especially if you dont really need 300mm.

Okay, makes sense.

Aug 30, 2023 12:39:26 #

A. T.

GLSmith wrote:

After using the 28-300 in the field for numerous subjects, I came across some information that led me to swap it out for the Nikon 18-300 VR DX. I've found it to be everything & more with extreme clean edges & no distortion. Ken Rockwell a well known independent tester has a very good write up on it
https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/10-best.htm#dx

Okay, thanks.

Aug 30, 2023 12:40:48 #

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

Thomas902 wrote:

First and foremost A. T. thank you for your servic... (show quote)

👍👍👍👍👍

Aug 30, 2023 12:42:56 #

A. T.

home brewer wrote:

I think the perception of how good the 28 -300 len... (show quote)

Okay, understood.

Aug 30, 2023 12:45:23 #

A. T.

DaveyDitzer wrote:

I like my 24-120. It's not light, but convenient and I'm happy with my results. "your mileage may vary"

Good to know.....I just ordered the 24-120, thanks.

Aug 30, 2023 12:47:07 #

A. T.

DaveyDitzer wrote:

PS, if you have a crop body, the DX 16-80 is lightweight. Lots of them for sale now with the switch to MILC.

Okay, thanks.

Aug 30, 2023 12:49:00 #

Scribe Loc: Shropshire UK

I've got the Nikon18 - 300 and it never leaves my camera. Fantastic lens, copes with everything. Very highly recommended. Just saying..........

Aug 30, 2023 12:59:16 #

jbk224 Loc: Long Island, NY

A. T. wrote:

Okay, good information I'll do that, thanks.

I see you ordered the 24-120..great lens.
How did your analysis of focal length work out?

Aug 30, 2023 13:28:50 #

Spirit Vision Photography Loc: Behind a Camera.

A. T. wrote:

First, thanks for the quick response and thanks for sharing your experience with both lenses. I think I'll be purchasing the 24-120mm.

Wise decision.

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