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

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Nikon VR
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 Less risk of blur
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II captures slightly more light, 0.6 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Much more zoom 10.7x vs 2.9x
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 More than 3.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Shorter 115 mm vs 206 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
Cheaper $1,046.95 vs $2,396.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,350 cheaper (2.3x less)
Lighter 0.8 kg vs 1.5 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Better wide angle 28 mm vs 70 mm
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 2.5x better wide angle
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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:Nikon VR
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II:70 mm
AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR:28 mm

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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
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
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
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 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED 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
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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 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
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

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

Wildlife lens

$120
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF vs the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Lowest price Cheaper
Magnification More magnification
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
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
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR 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
Weight Slightly lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization 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
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
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

$279
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Shorter
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
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
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

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