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

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Significantly more zoom 10.7x vs 5x
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 More than 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Significantly better telephoto 300 mm vs 120 mm
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 2.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $1,046.95 vs $1,296.95
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 The best price we've seen is $250 cheaper (around 20% less)
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-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Slightly shorter 103 mm vs 115 mm
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 More than 10% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.7 kg vs 0.8 kg
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 Around 20% lighter
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Nikon VR
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Zoom range Great zoom Help
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:10.7x
AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR:5x
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to wide angle 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

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
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
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length 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-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
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
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-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
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
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
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture 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
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
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
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,539
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Length Longer
Weight Heavier
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM 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

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
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

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$339
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

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