Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR User Manual

• Versatile 10.7x zoom lens with ED glass
and VR II image stabilization

Versatile FX-format zoom lens offers a broad focal
length range that’s perfect for travel, landscapes,
portraits and distant subjects.

• Optimized for edge to edge sharpness on

both FX and DX-format D-SLRs
DX-format D-SLR angle of view is equivalent to a

focal length of 42-450mm in FX/35mm format.

• Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction)

Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for

each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at
up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be
possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and
video capture.

• 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements

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

FEATURES

Offers superior sharpness and color correction by

FX ZOOM LENS

effectively minimizing chromatic aberration,
even at the widest aperture settings.

• 3 Aspherical Lens Elements

Virtually eliminates coma and other aberrations,

even at wide apertures.

• Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)

Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus

• M/A Focus Mode Switch

Enables quick changes between manual and

autofocus operation.

• Internal Focus (IF)

Provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing

the length of the lens, retaining working distance
throughout the focus range.

• Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)

Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers

superior color consistency and reduced flare.

• Zoom Lock Switch

Secures the lens barrel at its minimum focal length
preventing the lens from extending during transport.

• Focus to 18 inches at any focal length

Extends versatility

• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus
image areas.

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

FX ZOOM LENS

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

FX ZOOM LENS

SPECIFICATIONS AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Focal Length 28-300mm

Maximum Aperture f/3.5-5.6

Minimum Aperture f/22 (at 28mm), f/38 (at 300mm)

Lens Construction 19 elements in 14 groups

Aspherical Lens Elements 3

Picture Angle 74°- 8°10’ (53°- 5°20’ with Nikon DX D-SLRs)

Minimum Focus Distance 1.6 ft. / 0.5 m (throughout the entire zoom range)

Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.32x (at 300mm)

VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization Yes. Provides up to 4 stops of compensation

Advanced Coating Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)

ED (Extra Low Dispersion) Elements 2

Focusing Autofocus with Silent Wave Motor (SWM)

and manual focus

Internal Focus (IF) Yes

Aperture Control Via camera Command Dial

Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)

Filter Attachment Size 77mm Screw-on

Dimensions (diameter x length) (Approx.) 3.26 x 4.5 inches / 83 x 114.5 mm

Weight (Approx.) 28.2 oz / 800 g

Supplied Accessories LF-1 Rear Lens Cap; Front Cap, HB-50 Lens Hood;

CL-1120 Soft Lens Case

Product Number 2191

nikonusa.com 800 NIKON UX SLR-2191-01-08/10

Note: Technical specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
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