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Nikon NIKKOR 2191 28-300mm

87.4 Landscape Score
28-300mm 22 Nikon F IS
Why we recommend this

A 10.7x zoom (28-300mm) with VR II stabilization giving 4 stops of correction and ED glass, plus a constant 0.5m close focus, sets this lens apart for all-in-one flexibility. Edge-to-edge sharpness is optimized for full-frame and DX sensors through 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements, and the 798g build keeps it portable for travel. Ideal for Nikon FX DSLR users wanting a single lens for everything from wide landscapes to telephoto portraits and event coverage, eliminating the need to swap optics.

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Price $970
Nikon NIKKOR 2191 28-300mm lens

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