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Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Much more zoom 10.7x vs 2.5x
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Around 4.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Shorter 115 mm vs 193 mm
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More than 40% shorter
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Better wide angle 28 mm vs 80 mm
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2.9x better wide angle
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.3 kg
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Around 40% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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At its widest, the AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor  70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180

Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297

Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f

Travel lens

$649

Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Weight Slightly lighter
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$600

Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$299

Length Shorter
Lowest price Cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397

Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769

Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification

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