Lab Test: Nikon AF-s 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

SPECIFICATIONS:
28–300MM (27.99–290.65mm tested), f/3.5–5.6 (f/3.47–n.a. tested*), 19 elements in 14 groups. Focus ring turns 160°. Zoom ring turns 120°. Focal lengths marked at 28-, 35-, 50-, 70-, 105-, 200-, and 300mm.
DIAGONAL VIEW ANGLE: 75–8 degrees.
WEIGHT: 1.83 lb.
FILTER SIZE: 77mm.
MOUNTS: Nikon AF.
INCLUDED: Lenshood, soft case.
STREET PRICE: $1,030.

TEST RESULTS:
DISTORTION: At 28mm, 0.79% (Visible) barrel. At 70mm, 0.41% (Visible) pincushion. At 200mm, 0.33% (Visible) pincushion. At 300mm, 0.32% (Visible) pincushion.
LIGHT FALLOFF: At 28mm, gone by f/4. At 70mm, none. At 200mm, gone by f/6.3. At 300mm, gone by f/6.3.
CLOSE-FOCUSING DISTANCE: 16.34 inches.
MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION RATIO: At 28mm, 1:9.88. At 70mm, 1:4.52. At 200mm, 1:2.66. At 300mm, 1:2.68.
IMAGE STABILIZATION: 1–3.5 stops.