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[griffis007]

Hi guys, I'm struggling on wether to get either this

nikon 55-300

or splash out and get this

nikon 28-300

is the price difference just for the extra zoom or am I missing something?

or should I go for the tamron/sigma equivalent?

help!

 

[TCR4x4]

The 28-300 is designed for FX cameras, so the extra cost will be the better glass I imagine, as the glass needs to be good throughout the whole frame, where as something the like 55-300 will be softer at the edges as on a DX camera that bit isnt used. The 28-300 also has a slightly wider aperture at the wide end. If you can afford it, go for it, but the 55-300 will do what you want it too, althougn may not be as sharp as the 28-300. Pretty big price diference, but if you can justify it then...

 

[griffis007]

ah, but I do have a DX camera...

 

[TCR4x4]

You can still use FX glass though.

 

[gad-westy]

Are you considering the Nikon 70-300 VR at all. I'm not sure how it compares to the 28-300 (other than that it is substantially cheaper) but reviews for it tend to be better than the 55-300.