Comparison of Nikon 18-300mm ƒ/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor and Nikon 28-300mm ƒ/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S Nikkor

Attribute	Nikon 18-300mm ƒ/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor ×	Nikon 28-300mm ƒ/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S Nikkor ×
Aperture (f)	3.50 - 32.00	3.50 - 38.00
Filter Size (mm)	77	77
Notes	VR II Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops correction); Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)	VR II Image Stabilization (up to 4 stops); Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC); Included Accessories: HB-50 Hood, CL-1120 Soft Lens Case.
Closest Focus (m)	0.45	0.5
Magnification Ratio (x)	0.32	0.32
Zoom System	Rotary with zoom lock switch	Rotary with Zoom Lock Switch
Type	Standard Zoom	Standard Zoom
APS Equivalent	27 - 450mm	42 - 450mm
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Image Circle	APS-C	35mm
Focal Length (mm)	18.00 - 300.00	28.00 - 300.00
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Name	Nikon 18-300mm ƒ/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR Nikkor	Nikon 28-300mm ƒ/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S Nikkor
Weight (g)	810	800
Diaphragm Blades Type	rounded	rounded
Lens Construction	19 elements in 14 groups, including 3 aspherical and 3 ED elements	19 elements in 14 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements
Diagonal Angle of View (degree)	5.30 - 76.00	8.20 - 74.00
Length (mm)	120	114.5
Diameter (mm)	83	83
Focus Details	Internal; AF-S "Silent Wave" motor with full-time manual focus override feature (M/A Switch)	AF-S with Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and internal focusing; M/A focus mode switch