This lens does pretty much everything for a FX sensor camera. It isn't the sharpest, buts it's a good walking around lens. Get the 18-200mm DX lens of you have a DX camera instead.

With a nearly 11x zoom range this brand new addition to Nikon's line-up is clearly worthy of serious attention...

Excellent all in one lens

Wide open MTF at 28mm

Nikon has answered the call of FX (full-frame) camera users to provide a lens comparable to their ultra-popular NIKKOR AF-S 18–200mm f/3.5–5.6G VR II DX-format lens with their new AF-S 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6G ED VR.

Great focal range in one lens

What's not to like

* Ultra-wide zoom range * Quick and quiet IF * Weather sealed * Vibration reduction

Excellent all in one lens

Wide open MTF at 28mm

The main advantage of an interchangeable lens camera is obviously its interchangeable lenses, which theoretically allow photographers to use the correct lens for any specific subject or conditions.

Long zoom range; Effective image stabilization; Very sharp; Perfect for FX sensor bodies

Size and weight; Obvious distortion

Wide angle landscape to distant wildlife and great for people a very versatile single lens when you want great pictures and travel light - using with a D750

Went on a safari and used this as my only lens. The only drawback is the f-stop when used in early dawn or dusk. Otherwise, the quality of the pictures are excellent and was able to use it in almost all situations.

Fast / accurate auto-focus; Rugged; Strong Construction

Poor in Low Light

Great multiple-purpose lens. The following is one hundred characters required for an eBay review. Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.

I bought this after some soul searching, and with the WEX 28 day money back guarantee in mind. I had a Nikon D70 and bought the 18-200 VR for it. The resultant combination eight years ago gave me an ideal, flexible combo for travel photography.

Durable; Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Versatile

Heavy Bulky

Have used this lens now for well over a year in all kinds of light. Of course it's better in good light but I've happily used the lens in dull condition and just 'up' the ISO, if necessary in the high thousands and can get f10 at 125/sec and I'm not taking still objects being a railway snapper, I'm...