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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Slightly cheaper

$396.95

$1,046.95

The best price we've seen is $650 cheaper (2.6x less)

Slightly lighter

0.6 kg

0.8 kg

Around 30% lighter

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

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

Significantly more zoom

10.7x

5.5x

Around 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Wider aperture

f/3.5

f/4.5

At its widest, the AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR captures slightly more light, 0.7 f-stops

Slightly better wide angle

28 mm

55 mm

Around 50% better wide angle

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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Very good image stabilization
	Nikon VR

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Good telephoto
	300 mm

Great zoom

AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	5.5x
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:	10.7x

	Both are zoom lenses
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Both are variable aperture lenses
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good wide-angle

AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	55 mm
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:	28 mm

Short

AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	123 mm
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:	115 mm

Light weight

AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR:	0.6 kg
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:	0.8 kg

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

competitors

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

Wildlife lens

$150

Has a higher max f/stop

Doesn't have image stabilization

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G 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

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 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330

Has a significantly longer telephoto lens

Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299

Lacks a silent focus motor

Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Travel lens

$847

Has better image stabilization

Has a slightly longer telephoto lens

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Has significantly large zoom range

Has worse image stabilization

Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Travel lens

$329

Has significantly large zoom range

Has worse image stabilization

Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Compare the 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Wildlife lens

$224 - $247

Wider aperture

Slightly shorter

Worse telephoto

Less zoom

Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199

More magnification

Wider aperture

No image stabilization

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449

Wider aperture

Worse image stabilization

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G 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

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

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

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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