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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Focal length
28–300 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6
Weight
800 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
114.5 mm
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At a Glance

Covering wide angle to far into telephoto on Nikon F-mount full frame, this superzoom has a 10.7x zoom range. An optical stabilizer is built in. Magnification reaches 0.32x with a minimum focus distance of 50 cm, which allows close-up shots. The lens weighs 800 g. It suits travel and everyday photography, where a single lens can handle many different situations.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
19
Groups
14
Weight
800 g (1.76 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:3.1 (0.32×)
Length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)
Diameter
83 mm (3.27 in)
Released
September 2010

Manufacturer data: nikon.com, nikonusa.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42-450 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRTamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZDTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) MacroTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Focal length28-300 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight800 g540 g420 g555 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm62 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm49 cm49 cm49 cm
Length114.5 mm96 mm83.7 mm99 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR weighs 800 g. It is 114.5 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42-450 mm in full-frame terms.

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