Nikon 28-300mm Camera Lenses

What You Need to Know When Choosing a Nikon 28-300mm Lens

For flexibility in your photography, it's hard to beat a 28-300mm lens. Offering a multitude of range capabilities, a zoom lens like the Nikon 28-300mm can be a great all-rounder, and eBay offer a range of options to suit all budgets.

A 28-300mm lens covers a wide spectrum of focal lengths, allowing you to take both wide-angle and close-up shots. This means you won't need to change lenses if you want to take photos of nearby buildings and distant animals during the same session.

Every photographer has a preferred piece of kit. Before adding a new lens to your bag, make sure to consider the following:

• Weight - You may be using this lens all day, so you don't want anything too heavy.
• Accurate control - Especially at the telephoto end, small errors can mean fuzzy photos.
• Responsiveness - How easy is it to move from one end of the focal range to the other?
• Control placement - Is the lens comfortable in your hand, and can you change settings by feel?

While lenses are designed for repeated use, it's important to choose one that has been treated well to maximise functionality. Inspect photos of the item carefully to see if it has any dents or scratches. Slight cosmetic damage may be acceptable, but it's very important that the lens glass is pristine and the controls are all in good condition.

Nearly all lenses are autofocus (AF) and will work with any compatible Nikon camera. However, some cameras do not have autofocus in their bodies and will operate only in manual-focus mode with AF lenses. Most Nikon lenses include some kind of stability control, which will help to keep pictures sharp by compensating for the movement of your hands. Each Nikon 28-300mm lens may have a slightly different procedure, so refer to the manufacturer's instructions.