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I hate this show, it's SO OBVIOUSLY scripted. It's so annoying. ESPECIALLY the PHONY real estate agent and designer. The rude, annoying and phony actors do not make this show exciting and interesting, it only completely ruins the concept of the show and makes me wish it would get canceled ASAP!
Yes, it's staged - and how! JMHO -
We've heard this program is/was extremely popular in Canada. True? How are the ratings, here?
lol...i dont understand why this show is still on the air.
but it is encouraging that i am not alone in my opinion of it and its actors.
I fantasized this morning about an episode where Hilary had no major problems and the homeowners weren't rude and nasty. Other designers get hugs at the reveal. I want Hilary to get a hug.
I like this show. I think David is half a screwball, and Hillary is a good sidekick.
I rather watch Love It or List It than some of the other programs, ie, House Hunters International, Yard Crashers, Curb Appeal, etc.
I enjoy "My first place", "For Rent", "Property Brothers", "Selling NY", "Selling LA", amongst many others.
WTG HGTV for presenting many entertaining programs. Thank you.
It is a good concept that just doesn't ring true.
This show is a total stinker. JMHO, of course!
Love It or List It stinks! It is one of your shows I refuse to watch. Another stinker is Cash and Cary.
I wholehearted agree with Cee-l on Love it or List it and Cash and Cary. What a BIG waste of time. Also i see they are rubbing Meg in our faces again. Can't stand her.Do I sound grumpy, I suppose it is because I have House Hunters itis. I understand the side effects will make viewers short tempered. The only cure is "off switch".
Okay, I've never watched it before but its on right now. "Choosy Couple Makes a Decision" The husband is the most obnoxious person I have ever seen on any HGTV show. OMG, I want to strangle him. He's ridiculous. I'm watching it because its like a train wreck, you don't want to watch but you can't turn away. Its so awful I'd rather watch the Kardashians!I'll never watch again, just wonder how it will turn out.
I love the idea behind this show. It is really unique and creative. BUT....this is the worst HGTV show ever! I hate the staged aggressiveness and disgust that the homeowners and the hosts demonstrate continually throughout the show. Of course, the network probably labels it as 'banter' but it is disgustingly fake and annoying!!! Please HGTV, either let the people be themselves and bring some reality to this reality show or drop it off the lineup. I hate this show so much that I actually signed up to these message boards just so I could post how much I hate this show! lolThis message has been edited. Last edited by: Stephanie1836,
I don't mind watching this show. However to listen to it while doing something else is very annoying. All I hear are the tones to the voices and it is not pleasant.
I agree about the tones of voices, that's what got my attention today... the guy was so snarky, and his realtor was snarking him back... it was horrible.
I have yet to see an episode where Hilary doest have a problem she even remodeled for her two co-workers the ppl in her own remodeling crew and couldnt come thru for them, this show *****. They either need a new designer cause Hilary definately is not fitting the bill or cancel the show, cause its getting annoying watching her every episode come up with an excuse as to why she couldnt fix something, what a joke
my hubby and I noticed that Hilary always comes up with budgets cuts and cuts to the projects and David always finds a 3rd house that is either just right or over budget the Ho just luv? scripted? LMAO
BTW we also noticed the scenario NEVER changes
just the end sometimes
I tried to watch it a couple of times, it's just too much. Hilary always finds something wrong with the house. This week's episode made me go bonkers, the house they picked didn't look any bigger than the house they had. And the husband's tall, and that they're adopting another kid, if the show's still on, that family will be on again.
Don't care for it either...I just don't' like shows w/bickering!!! That's why I don't watch Design Star any longer!!!
I hate bickering too, if I wanted bickering I'd get married
I have been recording this show on my DVR lately.One thing I have noticed is every episode of this show is EXACTLY the same scene by scene. So I just fast forward over the drama parts. If you record this show, pay attention to the end credits: The designer is not Hilary: It's actually Desta on most episodes! So yeah, Hilary is just an actor hired to play the part.
Hilary Farr is a real designer. From Wikipedia: Hilary Farr is an award-winning international home designer and co-host of the Love it or List it television show, along with David Visentin. The show is broadcast on the VIVA, both American and Canadian versions of the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, HGTV and W Networks. She is a native citizen of Toronto, Ontario."
She also has a website, www.hilaryfarrdesigns.com
This show is so frustrating. I have watched about 8 episodes and the same thing over and over.... problems with the house, can't complete the projects on the list....somehow the new house always wins and it's "LIST IT"...I agree, this is phony. I like the concept, hate the execution and outcome!
Gee, was I surprised. David found a great house on his third showing. What a stupid, stupid show. Just once, why can't they like the first house. Also, guess what, they found a major problem in the house they are renovating. Where do these writers come up with their ideas? Certainly not from their brains.
Hillary has such a hard time with not only the owners but also her contractors that can never accomplish what Hillary needs to be done I wonder if they are in it just to make extra money Hilary does a great job but the show ***** and so does her contractors.
The more I watch this program, the more puzzled I am by it. We went through a major remodel in 1983 to expand our house by about 1000 square feet. We knew exactly what we wanted and had put aside money for what we wanted done. We didn't tell a designer what we wanted, then hand over the money and hope for the best. There seems to be almost no consultation between Hillary and the homeowners. No wonder there's so much drama. And unrealistic homeowner expectations just add to it.
I've also noticed that basement renovations often don't go as planned. There are almost always major problems that force Hillary to cut projects elsewhere. Most of the homeowners want their basements finished, and when Hillary hears that, she should go running away as fast as she can!
I also wonder how often the "list it" couples actually buy the house David finds for them. I remember one couple wanted to "list it" and buy a house that was listed at around $150,000 above their budget. I wonder if they ever change their minds and decide to stay after all.
At the end of the program, the viewer gets to see how much the remodel has increased the value of the house, but it apparently never occurs to anyone to take into consideration the difference between the increased value and the cost of the renovation. If they don't stay in the house, is remodeling that wise? How much equite do they have? Having lived in the same house for 38 1/2 years, I have no personal experience with this. :-)
I have read on other blogs posters referring to this show as Bill Murray's "Groundhog Day" because it just loops the same story line over and over until you have lost your mind.
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Curious - of all the strange and weird programs HGTV has televised over the past few years I don't think any has been roundly hated as much as Love It Or List It.
Even some of the awful personality shows like the "designer" from Texas who shall not be named had her defenders. The unlikeable contractor from Boston actaully had fans, although I think they were family. But no one seems to like this show!This message has been edited. Last edited by: Charming,
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Add me to the list of Over-50-year-old-Boomers who absolutely hate this program!!!
Recently, they've started to run back-to-back episodes in "prime time" even.
All I can say is "HOLY COW"!!! I recently started watching HGTV again and am getting used to the new programs that have been added over the last decade or so. I must say that Love It or List It is, by far, the WORST show on the network.
I caught a few episodes of the House Hunter shows and thought that there would be no way that there could be anything worse on HGTV. But that was before I watched a few episodes of Love It or List It. The show is obviously 90% scripted, maybe even more. The dramatic exchanges are forced. The issues with real estate and renovations seem to be created by the producers. The designer is a total witch (where does she get that watered down English accent?). The realtor doesn't find houses that meet the clients needs and wants.
This show is an epic fail. Does HGTV think that the viewers believe it is true? I'm confident it is a work of fiction that acts as a home improvement/real estate show; a mockumentary, if you will. I hope it gets taken off of the air soon and replaced with something better. As long as they don't replace it with more House Hunters or Property Virgins.This message has been edited. Last edited by: JeremiahTB,
Another problem with the script is that the budget to buy is usually 10% higher than the renovation budget. Somehow the couple is absolutely unable to afford another dime to put in a new toilet, but they will have more money to buy a different house AND pay for closing costs, hooking up new utilities, a moving van, etc.
Why not reconfigure this show so it isn't the same script - it is always the third house, it is always some huge argument, it is always stupid.
(By the way - if a contractor ever talked to me the way that lady speaks to her customers - she would be fired so fast! Usually huge plan changes - like removing a bedroom - are discussed with homeowner. Of course they are angry!)
Why can't people just watch the shows they like and not "*****" about the ones they don't like. I happen to like this show, I watched it BEFORE it came to HGTV and I guarentee now that there is a contest to win $50K, most of you will sign
up to win it, even though you "Hate" the show.
They have already cancelled most of the shows I like, there are very few left to like. Most of the ones I don't like are just as "SCRIPTED" as this one, yet I don't get on here and try to get them cancelled, because I understand that other people actually like them, and I'm NOT going to like every show on ANY channel, AND I'm NOT THE ONLY PERSON WATCHING THIS CHANNEL (AND NEITHER ARE YOU). I don't expect these TV channels to "bow down" to my every wish, why should you? Just because you don't like it... get over yourself and turn the channel for that hour, so that the rest of us who do like it can enjoy it.
Everybody is sooo selfish, and you wonder why our children are turning out to be so selfish, well selfishness is a LEARNED behavior....
Message boards are open to the public as a forum for people to voice their opinion(s). Having an opinion contrary to either the majority or the minority is part of the open forum process. I think this show is indicative of the "dumbing down" of T.V. in general so I don't care for it. I look to HGTV for valid,constructive design shows that highlight the information involved in the design process. This show, for me, is more like BRAVO, with its emphasis on scripted arguments, which I don't care for. Someone must like this show or it wouldn't still be on. It happens not to be me.
I like this show...I agree with some of your points , that there is no closure i.e. did they sell their house how did it come out etc. but for the most part I like it. People do expect too much for a little money in the remodeling phase. But I bet if Candice was designing they wouldn't sell!!!
I enjoy the portions of this show that I watch. But that's just it.... I record it and then watch with the remote in hand, ready to mute or FF through the obviously staged or annoying parts.
Even though it is obviously overly dramatized, I do learn something about renovations and unexpected surprises. And I do like seeing the end result.
I have a suggestion for the OP and any who dislike this show: Don't watch it.
But why demand it be canceled? Folks who don't like House Hunters have been doing that for years and it's aired every day of the week, several hours a day.
People threatened to never watch HGTV again if (insert name of Design Star winner here) actually has a show. The network never flinches.
Such complaints never work. And as long as we are all talking, it's all good. The network has our attention, right?
Good points, Tomato.
Fidget, I understand your irritation completely. While I think this is just the place to gripe about shows and I see nothing wrong with that, I know what you mean about people wanting to change something just because it just doesn't suit them. Time and time again, we experience this in society. "This thing, which is basically harmless and ignorable displeases me, end it." Well, just ignore/don't watch/don't participate and allow others to enjoy the thing.This message has been edited. Last edited by: santa_fe,
I know this show was designed to be sort of comical, but i feel that if Hillary is really using owners cash to reno, she should take it more seriously.They give her 50k for their dream home. 2days in she discovers the house is built on a fault line. After repairs she can only afford paint.The team should be restructored. Hillary should be demoted.A builder should be leading The Team because the changes needed are structural not cosmetic.On second thougth see should be fired,because she is never on the jobsite. Her assistant Desta run the reno.Whenever a problem invarably occurs,Desta has to fearfully inform Hillary.She always guarantees to fill the clients 6to8 item wishlist,but is lucky to check off two items.I would pass out if she would say to a client:"I looked at list.I got some estimates&I'm afraid you don't have the budget to do the complete reno." TALK ABOUT REALITY TV!!
I would love to know what you do for a living. I'm also curious as to how you'd feel if there was a program on T.V. that made your profession look so foolish it might damage your chances of being hired.
fidget, your last statement is breathtakingly inaccurate. Selfishness is NOT learned behavior. Sharing and empathy are what children learn. Selfishness comes naturally.
I've seen your posts here for quite a while, Charles and I'm sure you'd have no problem convincing a prospect that what they may have seen on this show is so far removed from reality that it shouldn't be taken into account. Of course that means you won't be taking the HGTV sledgehammer to any walls without checking to see if they're in place to hold up the roof. Less drama, more design - they can't have everything.
I hated this show when I first watched it but it has grown on me. I find it quite entertaining and always love watching the reveal.
I hope it stays.
My daughter and I like to watch this show only because it is so bodacious. The people are generally irritant ing, but it is an enjoyable show overall, because sow's ears become silk (or faux silk) purses. I cannot believe that anyone thinks any reality show is real. Unless jazzed up it would all be so boring. Basically, it's fun to see the makeover process and the results.
Kd, I think the point is that this is NOT illustrative of an actual design project.
HGTV is home to such positive inspiring shows, and this is so far from that i can't even watch it. Shows like property brothers, income property, kitchen cousins, house hunters...all have positive energy. This show is so fake and full of rude people it's unbearable. I hope this is not the direction HGTV is heading. HGTV audiences are watching the network for inspiring ideas and hosts. Love it or List it offers neither
I couldn't agree more. Terrible show.
Unlike so many on this thread, I actually enjoy and watch this show, but like you, I wonder about the before and after appraisals. Remodeling magazine publishes an annual report of the average cost of many common remodeling jobs, and how much it adds to resale value. I just looked at their 2011-2012 report, and they claim none of the improvements comes close to returning 100% of the cost. A few are over 70%, but some return less than 50%.
On this show, it seems every single before vs. after appraisal returns more than the homeowner budgets for the remodeling job. It seems to range from about 130% to over 200%. How is this possible? Is HGTV adding to the homeowners budget without telling us? Are they giving us bogus appraisal values?
JB, I've often wondered about this, too. Not just for this program, but for other design shows. My guess is that the homeowners aren't charged labor costs for the shows' crews or the designers' services, but only for outside crews hired to work on the project.
I disagree, I really like this show. I get a lot of ideas from the remodels. Isn't that why we watch these shows?? I love the realestate guy. What a great personality he has. The second appraisals don't make sense to me either but it will always be different depending on where you live anyways.
While I don't hate it, I'm sort of over it. They are all old shows from Canada. I would like to see a unscripted show that's based here in the States.
I love the Property Brothers. I would buy the DVDs of this show if they were available.
I really like Property Brothers too. The one who designs the spaces is really a very talented designer.
in defense of this show I luv the end results
its so perfect what Hillary does
but for what the homeowners want for the budget is usually laughable to work with, for the amount she has to work with on some homes that would actually just do my kitchen, and I always figured if they could afford to buy another house WHY not raise the budget for what they want in the current house?????
I wish they would show homeowners that they want is to just to get realistic?????This message has been edited. Last edited by: CC-IMO,
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You say your arrows are too light for the bow. Just how light are they? This could contribute to the excessive noise. If you can't afford new arrows at this time there might be a temporary solution. Turn the weight down. Also make sure the cams are in sync. A little off and noise/vibration will be the result.
Good lookin rig, by the way. Both my bows are the carbon weave dip and it does stand out in a crowd.
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And.. I don't get it.. all that money for a beautifully setup bow, but don't spend the $30 (Cabelas carbon stalker extremes) for 6 arrows, even if just to get you by ?(btw, I use those arrows for 3 yrs and they are just fine, except I'm going to lighter weight this year)
Its not that I wont drop the 30 dollars.. I just cant take do it for a couple weeks.. Dont know actual weight on arrows.. Ill find out today but they are only rated for 45-60# I have a couple gold tip arrows that are heavier. I will test the concept.
I have a 70# FC400 also. My arrows are at 383 gr. total weight. A little bit louder than what I could accomplish with a heavier arrow, but it's a good compromise between silence and speed. It keeps the bow plenty quiet for hunting purposes. On initial set-up, my bow was fairly loud to me. It took a bit of cable twisting to get the cams timed, but once they were, it was significantly quieter. I think this might be part of your problem. I have limbsavers, cat whiskers, and a stabilizer for noise and vibration damping. Once the cams were set right, that's all it took to make it pretty darn quiet. Also, getting the cams timed just right should give you a speed increase. Increasing speed and decreasing noise at the same time is a great thing! lol
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After I discarded the TRG/SOS and replaced with a standard carbon rod guide, Limbsaver STS the noise on my Onza disappeared. If you are shooting arrows lighter than 350 grains you stand the risk of damaging your bow.
I dont have much time I have to go right now.. Ill elaborate more later tonight. I am shooting a 430 Gr arrow. So thats good. I got those module screws good and snug and they held through my shots today.. Bow is much quieter. Also had string silencers and speed studs put on. Much more happy with the noise.. Reviewing back in my earlier post remember after my last noise my module screws backed out and I did not catch it till after the range.. Those I think were responsible for most of all the noise. Everything was much nicer today plus with a little string silence on top of that.
So what do you guys think now? I am good with 430 Grains? I do need to get arrows rated for above 70# regardless I know.
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They're more than heavy enough as far as mass weight is concerned, but I'd still recommend shooting a stiffer spine or dropping the bow's draw weight by about 5#. Just as proper fit of the bow (draw length) is the most important requirement of a compound bow, proper arrow spine is one of the more important requirements for good arrow flight.
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text: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom lens with Vibration Reduction for compatible Nikon SLR cameras Save with a select Nikon DSLR Zoom Front Photos Videos Item #: 05428300G Review Summary 4 people say Out of Stock Expected: 11/17/2014 Contact us Reserve yours risk-free Call Email Email me when available Free Identifier rear lens cap Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $1,049.95 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Buy this item and earn up to 1050 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Save $150 with a select Nikon DSLR Includes a free identifier rear lens cap Click for special financing x By buying this product you'll earn up to 1050 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR by Dave Bar Pair your Nikon SLR camera with this high-quality zoom lens to enjoy powerful telephoto shooting and a large, flexible zoom range. Its outstanding optical quality ensures sparkling-clear images of far-off subjects, and its ability to focus as close as 19 inches throughout its zoom range gives you amazing picture-taking versatility. The AF-S 28-300mm works with both Nikon DX and full-frame FX digital SLR cameras. You get an impressive 450mm ultra telephoto focal length when using it with a Nikon DX format digital camera, such as the D300s. With a full-frame digital camera, like Nikon's D700, you can capture creative compositions at the 28mm wide-angle setting. Steady your hand-held shots The lens has built-in Vibration Reduction so your photos will come out crisp in all different sorts of lighting conditions. Built-in motion sensors steer a special set of optical elements inside the lens, neatly compensating for camera movement and stabilizing the image. You get much sharper pictures even in low-light conditions where slower shutter speeds and hand motion can easily cause blurred images with a regular lens. See Digital SLR Cameras that work with this item See more info on this item Highlights:AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR lenscompatible with Nikon digital SLR cameraseffective focal length:28-300mm with full-frame sensor (Nikon FX format) cameras42-450mm with APS-C sensor (Nikon DX format) camerasbuilt-in Silent Wave Motor for fast, accurate, and quiet autofocusVibration Reduction (VR II) enables handheld shooting at up to four shutter speeds slower for sharper photos and video captureED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass lens elements for superior optical performanceminimum focus distance: 19.2 inches throughout entire zoom rangerounded 9-blade diaphragm for more natural appearing out-of-focus image elementsminimum aperture: f/22lens construction: 19 elements in 14 groupsattachment/filter size: 77mmlens is 3-1/4" in diameter, 4-13/16" longweight: 28.2 oz.warranty: 5 years with Nikon registrationOur 60-day money-back guaranteeSupplied Accessories:lens hoodfront and rear lens capssoft lens pouch Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General Brand Compatibility Nikon Image Stabilization Yes Focal Length 28-300mm Maximum Aperture f/3.5 (W) - 5.6 (T) Weight 28.2 ounces Parts Warranty 5 Years w/registration Labor Warranty 5 Years w/registration Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 28-300mm AF-S Nikkor lens HB-50 lens hood LC-77 Snap-on front lens cap (installed) LF-1 Rear lens cap (installed) Soft lens pouch Instruction Manual (Eng/Fren/Span/+ 11 other languages) Warranty sheet Product Registration sheet Nikon Extended Warranty offer Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Specifications Warranty Information Features Overview: The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm, f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is a 10.7x zoom lens, ideal for travel, landscapes, portraits, and distant subjects. It is designed for use with FX/35mm format cameras, but has been optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both FX and DX-format D-SLRs. When mounted on a DX-format camera, the angle of view is reduced and equivalent focal length becomes approximately 42-450mm (see Specifications below). Super Integrated Coating: Nikon's Super Integrated Coating (SIC) enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduces flare. ED Elements: Two built-in Extra-low Dispersion (ED) elements offer superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at the widest available aperture. Aspherical Lens Elements: The lens has 3 aspherical lens elements, which virtually eliminates coma and other aberrations, even at wide apertures. Silent Wave Motor (SWM): The exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate, and quiet auto focus. Internal Focus: Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet autofocus without changing the length of the lens, retaining working distance throughout the focus range. Focus Mode Switch: The Focus Mode switch on the barrel of the lens lets you easily switch between manual focus and auto focus. If you want to enable auto focusing, the camera must be set to Auto Focus, and the switch on the lens needs to be set to "M/A". With most Nikon D-SLRs, the lens gives you a manual override option, allowing you to rotate the separate focus ring while pressing the shutter release halfway. Nikon VR II Image Stabilization: Engineered specifically for each VR Nikkor lens, the Vibration Reduction II Image Stabilization enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible. Vibration Reduction is performed through a lens-shift method using voice coil motors (VCMs). In addition, Vibration Reduction has a Normal and Active Mode switch: Normal Mode: The vibration reduction mechanism primarily reduces the effects of camera shake. The effects of camera shake are also reduced with horizontal and vertical panning. Active Mode: The vibration reduction mechanism reduces the effects of camera shake, such as that which occurs when taking pictures from a moving vehicle, whether it be normal or more intense camera shake. In this mode, camera shake is not automatically distinguished from panning motion. Diaphragm: The lens is equipped with a rounded 9-blade diaphragm, which renders a more natural appearance of out-of-focus image elements. Lens Hood: The lens comes with the HB-50 bayonet-type lens hood. The hood adds approximately 2-7/16" to the overall length of the lens. You can invert the hood and snap it onto the lens for storage, if desired. Zoom Lock: To prevent the lens from extending during transport, the Zoom Lock Switch secures the lens barrel at its minimum focal length. Specifications Type of Lens: Type G AF-S Zoom-Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU Type of Mount: Nikon F-bayonet type Filter Diameter: 77mm Focal Length: 28-300mm Closest Focus Distance: 1.6' at all zoom positions Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22 at 28mm; f/5.6 to f/38 at 300mm Lens Construction: 19 elements in 14 groups with 2 ED lens elements and 3 aspherical lens elements Angle of View: FX/35mm Format: 75° to 8°-10' DX Format: 53° to 5°-20' IX240 System: 63° to 6°-30' Dimensions: Diameter=3.25", Length=4.791"-7.717" (w/o lens caps) Weight: approximately 28.2 ounces Warranty Information Warranty Terms: Nikon offers a 1-year parts and labor warranty on this lens. An additional 4-year Extended Service Coverage is available at no charge if you register the product with Nikon within 10 days of purchase. See Digital SLR Cameras that work with this item Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Reviews Average Customer Review: 4 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 1500 characters left * Your review Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. Do not submit videos that contain music, video or visuals that are copyrighted and belong to someone else. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 Great Nikon Zoom Written By Jim, Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday, May 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) compared to my 24-120mm Nikkor the 28-300mm is light years ahead. Share at 300 and zoomed in to very small features Pros: sharpness, zoom range Cons: none Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Written By GKE, Madison AL on Saturday, November 10, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This lens does it all. I recently used it to record and take photos at my sons soccer games and the quality of the photos taken from a distance, was nothing less that exceptional. This is a must have lens, that gives you the best of near and far distance photos taken. Pros: Photo quality and zoom/wide angle views. Cons: Cost Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 AF-S Nikkor 28-300 Written By RRRoger, Monterey Bay, California on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Mine is sharp end to end on my D800 I really like the range and seldom take it off the camera, and then only to use specialty lens like the 14-24, Sigma 8mm FishEye, or the longer 80-400. I Pros: Compact with wide range. Cons: Variable aperture and telescoping lens Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Great FF Lens Written By Lloyd G, Sterling Heights, MI on Sunday, April 15, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I haven't had a chance to use this lens a great deal yet, but from what I have seen I am very happy with the overall performance! Pros: Great focal range, sharp, fast, accurate focus on my D800 Cons: None so far! 1 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 question already asked Thinking of buying this lens as an al purpose carry around lens .. worried about weight and length.. Looking for feedback from anyone who has one .. Rented 24-120 and liked it .. but this 1 is slightly heavier and longer ..? [ Rick Apr 11, 2014 ] 4 answers When using a telephoto lens you hold the lens for stability as well and the body of the camera. The extra weight does not bother me. The body of the camera is not a light cell phone camera. The extra focal length of he lens allows me to carry less lenses to make traveling with the camera lighter. The lens is fast and gives excellent results which to me is worth it. Remember you are getting twice the distance with this lens. My telephoto lens is a lot lighter, but now I can go from wide angle to a 300mm without having to change lenses and get great results at either end. [ AARON C Apr 15, 2014 ] Hi Rick, I bought the Nikkor 28-300 last year and I use it every day. Sure it is a bit heavier than other lenses but it is worth it. I have a D800 and it works great with it. Pictures are very sharp and beautiful colors close-ups are very good. Slightly slower than other lenses at times depending on the situation and settings but it is a great lens especially for the price and the range! Worth having. I am use to the weight and it doesn't bother me at all because I have a great range in one lens. I also have other lenses like a 50mm -1.4 for special occasions but I always keep the 28-300 on my camera. Great for travelling by the way. You will like it.... [ VIVIANA L Apr 14, 2014 ] I bought both lenses to test. 24-120 and 28-300 on D800. Sold 28-300. Way to heavy on the camera. 24-120 is a much better fit for walking around. [ Andrew Apr 13, 2014 ] Rick I have both. The 28-300 is about 1/2" longer, slightly narrower, and a hair heavier than the 24-120. There is little to choose between them size and weight so I would think it might depend on how much reach you want and whether you have FX or DX sensor. Both have been good carry around lenses for me, though I use them for different purposes. Phil [ PHILLIP Apr 13, 2014 ] Add accessories for the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Add Accessories Add a Warranty Protect your lens from minor bumps and scratches. Lens filters can reduce reflections or glare, or increase contrast on your shots. See all categories & accessories Protect your lens from minor bumps and scratches. Lens filters can reduce reflections or glare, or increase contrast on your shots. Lens Caps, Filters & Hoods Keep your new lens safe from bumps and scratches. Camera Bags Get your lenses clean and fingerprint-free with a cleaning kit. 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