The Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a 28–300 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5 for the Nikon F AF mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances, Milky Way exposure limits and the cameras it fits.
Focal length
28–300 mm
Max aperture
f/3.5
Mount
Nikon F AF
Designed for
Full frame
Field of view by sensor
| Sensor | Diagonal angle of view | 35 mm equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 75.4° – 8.2° | 28–300 mm |
| APS-C (1.5×) | 53.6° – 5.4° | 43–459 mm |
| Canon APS-C (1.6×) | 51.6° – 5.2° | 45–480 mm |
| Micro Four Thirds | 42.2° – 4.1° | 56–600 mm |
Hyperfocal distance
| Focal length | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/11 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 mm | 4.7 m | 3.3 m | 2.4 m | 1.7 m |
| 300 mm | 536 m | 375 m | 273 m | 188 m |
Circle of confusion 0.030 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).
Longest exposure for sharp stars
| Camera | NPF rule (wide open) | 500 rule |
|---|---|---|
| Full frame (24 MP) | 10.7 s @ f/3.5 | 17.9 s |
| Full frame (45 MP) | 9.1 s @ f/3.5 | 17.9 s |
| APS-C (24 MP) | 8.6 s @ f/3.5 | 11.7 s |
Cameras that fit (89)
- Nikon D40
- Nikon D40X
- Nikon D50
- Nikon D60
- Nikon D70
- Nikon D70s
- Nikon D80
- Nikon D902008
- Nikon D100
- Nikon D200
- Nikon D300
- Nikon D300S2009
- Nikon D5002016
- Nikon D6002012
- Nikon D6102013
- Nikon D7002008
- Nikon D7502014
- Nikon D7802020
- Nikon D8002012
- Nikon D800E2012
- Nikon D8102014
- Nikon D8502017
- Nikon D3000
- Nikon D3100
- Nikon D3200
- Nikon D33002014
- Nikon D34002016
- Nikon D35002018
- Nikon D5000
- Nikon D5100
- Nikon D5200
- Nikon D53002013
- Nikon D55002015
- Nikon D56002016
- Nikon D70002010
- Nikon D71002013
- Nikon D72002015
- Nikon D75002017
- Nikon D1
- Nikon D1H
- Nikon D1X
- Nikon D2H
- Nikon D2Hs
- Nikon D2X
- Nikon D2Xs
- Nikon D3
- Nikon D3X2008
- Nikon D3S2009
- Nikon D42012
- Nikon D4s2014
- Nikon D52016
- Nikon D62020
- Nikon Df2013
- Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro
- Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
- Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
- Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
- Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
- Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n
- Kodak DCS Pro 14nx
Where to buy
B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)FAQ
What is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR equivalent to on APS-C?
About 42–450 mm (1.5×) or 45–480 mm on Canon APS-C (1.6×).
Which cameras is the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR compatible with?
It fits Nikon D40, Nikon D40X, Nikon D50, Nikon D60, Nikon D70 and more (see the full list above).