Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

differences

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

Image stabilization

Nikon VR

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Much more zoom

10.7x

2.5x

Around 4.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Has a silent focus motor

Nikon AF-S

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Shorter

115 mm

193 mm

More than 40% shorter

Better telephoto

300 mm

200 mm

50% more reach, less perspective distortion

Better wide angle

28 mm

80 mm

2.9x better wide angle

Lighter

0.8 kg

1.3 kg

Around 40% lighter

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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

Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths

Wider aperture

f/2.8

f/3.5

At its widest, the AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

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

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths	Common Weaknesses
LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.	LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

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

Sports lens

$2,397

Has better image stabilization

Is slightly more expensive

Is longer

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Wildlife lens

$587

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Wildlife lens

$150

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Travel lens

$847

Has better image stabilization

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Wildlife lens

$180

Has better macro

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Wildlife lens

$1,499

Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$1,249

Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Wide angle lens

$1,297

Has a consant aperture

Slightly shorter

Significantly less zoom

Significantly worse telephoto

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens

$649

Significantly more zoom

Slightly lighter

Worse image stabilization

Slightly worse telephoto

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens

$600

Slightly lighter

Slightly cheaper

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Worse image stabilization

Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens

$299

Shorter

Cheaper

No image stabilization

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Wildlife lens

$397

Slightly cheaper

Slightly lighter

Significantly less zoom

Narrower aperture

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Sports lens

$769

Significantly narrower aperture

More magnification

Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

differences

Reasons to consider 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