Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2012 2010
Release Date
MSRP 999 USD 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Superzoom Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 45 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,2 3,1
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 19 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 18-300 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 282 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 83 mm
Length 120 mm 114 mm
Weight 830 gr 800 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-58 HB-50
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A