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

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
Premium All-In-One 10.7x Travel Zoom for FX-Format DSLRs
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a highly versatile, high-performance all-in-one zoom lens designed natively for full-frame FX-format Nikon digital SLR cameras. Spanning an immense 10.7x focal range from a wide-angle 28mm down to a super-telephoto 300mm, this lens serves as the ultimate single-lens travel solution. It completely eliminates the need to carry multiple lenses or pause to change gear in dusty field conditions.

By integrating specialized extra-low dispersion glass, advanced aspherical mapping, and Nikon’s robust VR II optical image stabilization, this travel-friendly powerhouse delivers excellent edge-to-edge resolution. It is a go-to tool for vacations, outdoor adventures, action sports, and daily walkaround documentation.

Massive Focal Versatility & Corrective Element Engineering
Dynamic 28-300mm Full-Frame Perspective: Engineered for full-frame FX-format F-mount camera bodies to transition seamlessly from sweeping landscapes and group shots to tight wildlife and sports close-ups. It is also fully compatible with crop-sensor DX models, where it provides a massive 42-450mm equivalent super-telephoto reach.

Three Precision Aspherical Components: Formulated with three high-grade aspherical lens elements to actively counteract geometric wide-angle distortions, control field curvature, and eliminate spherical aberrations for reliable structural accuracy.

Two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Elements: Incorporates two specialized ED glass components designed to minimize axial chromatic aberrations and eliminate color fringing, ensuring crisp resolution and natural color rendering across the entire zoom range.

Super Integrated Coating (SIC): Individual glass components feature Nikon’s multi-layer Super Integrated Coating. This advanced layer maximizes light transmission, protects color accuracy, and suppresses internal barrel bounce, ghosting, and lens flare under intense direct sunlight.

Rounded Nine-Blade Diaphragm: Outfitted with a 9-blade rounded aperture array that produces a smooth, pleasing background blur (bokeh), making out-of-focus elements blend organically behind your subject.

Advanced VR II Stabilization & Rapid Autofocus Gearing
3.5-Stop VR II Image Stabilization: Features built-in Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR II) technology, which mechanically compensates for up to 3.5 stops of camera shake. This enables sharp handheld shooting at slow shutter speeds and stabilizes the viewfinder image at long telephoto extensions.

Core Silent Wave AF Motor (SWM): Driven by an internal Silent Wave Motor utilizing high-frequency ultrasonic waves. This mechanism delivers fast, highly accurate, and near-silent autofocus performance—essential for freezing fast-paced action or tracking subjects quietly during video capture.

Stationary Internal Focusing (IF) Matrix: Built with an advanced internal focus design where only internal lens clusters shift during operation. The physical length of the external lens barrel remains perfectly constant during focus tracking, speeding up reaction times and keeping the front filter thread stationary.

Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Supports seamless full-time manual override functionality. Simply turning the textured focus ring lets you instantly take control and fine-tune focus manually on the fly without having to switch camera modes.

Technical Specifications
Lens System Classification: Advanced All-In-One Wide-to-Telephoto Zoom Lens

Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount / FX Format (Full-Frame and DX DSLR Compatible)

Focal Length Range: 28-300mm (42-450mm equivalent on Nikon DX sensors)

Maximum Variable Aperture: f/3.5 (at 28mm) to f/5.6 (at 300mm)

Minimum Operational Aperture: f/22 to f/38

Filter Thread Diameter Size: 77mm (Standardized, non-rotating front layout)

Lens Optical Layout: 19 Elements configured in 14 Groups (Includes 2 ED and 3 Aspherical Elements)

Image Stabilization Infrastructure: Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) up to 3.5 Stops

Autofocus Motorization: AF-S SWM (Silent Wave Motor with Full-Time Manual Override)

Focusing System Design: Internal Focusing (IF) Technology

Minimum Focus Distance: 1.6 feet / 50 cm (Across entire zoom spectrum)

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:3.1 (At the 300mm telephoto position)

Aperture Blade Count: 9-Blade Diaphragm (Rounded Layout)

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.26 x 4.50 inches / 83.0 x 114.5 mm

Weight: Approx. 28.2 oz / 800 grams (Robust, high-rigidity travel barrel assembly)