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<blockquote data-quote="Blacktop" data-source="post: 486067" data-attributes="member: 22693">Here we go again. I had this problem settled with my D7100 when I purchased the 18-140mm lens. Greatest thing for a DX body since auto bracketing.Now I find myself with the same dilemma on the FX side. I have the 70-300mm VR lens which is a fantastic piece of glass for me. However there are two things that are wrong with it. It doesn't cover enough on the wide side, and the close focus distance is dismal at almost 5 feet.The problem really hit me this weekend at the botanical gardens. Constantly changing back and forth from the 20mm to the 70-300mm, and even the 50mm. Oh look! What a beautiful dragonfly!! Oh crap, I have the 20mm on. Let's hurry up and change the lens before the thing flies off. Even then when I had the right lens on, the closest focus distance is at 5 feet.Anyway, I'm thinking of replacing my 70-300 with the 28-300mm. It has a close focus of 1.5 feet at all lengths, plus it will give me the much needed wider side without having to switch lenses as often.I will still keep the 20mm because let's face it. That is one kickass sweet wide angle piece of glass.So, what do you guys think? Anyone used the 28-300mm and has anything to say, whether positive or negative?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Blacktop, post: 486067, member: 22693"] Here we go again. I had this problem settled with my D7100 when I purchased the 18-140mm lens. Greatest thing for a DX body since auto bracketing. Now I find myself with the same dilemma on the FX side. I have the 70-300mm VR lens which is a fantastic piece of glass for me. However there are two things that are wrong with it. It doesn't cover enough on the wide side, and the close focus distance is dismal at almost 5 feet. The problem really hit me this weekend at the botanical gardens. Constantly changing back and forth from the 20mm to the 70-300mm, and even the 50mm. Oh look! What a beautiful dragonfly!! Oh crap, I have the 20mm on. Let's hurry up and change the lens before the thing flies off. Even then when I had the right lens on, the closest focus distance is at 5 feet. Anyway, I'm thinking of replacing my 70-300 with the 28-300mm. It has a close focus of 1.5 feet at all lengths, plus it will give me the much needed wider side without having to switch lenses as often. I will still keep the 20mm because let's face it. That is one kickass sweet wide angle piece of glass. So, what do you guys think? Anyone used the 28-300mm and has anything to say, whether positive or negative? [/QUOTE]

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