The Nikon 28-300 lens cost €800/$1000 as Markus's review stated. He has also found that lens to be an optical abomination (for a supposedly modern lens - you don't see a 1½ star rating very often). If the Sony is better - and bear in mind that it has more interesting range for a one-lens solution to boot - the price is alright. Not what I would have bought personally (for a variety of reasons), but again, not out of this world.
I thought you would have a bone to pick with Sony for the 24-70/2.8 70-200/2.8 IS prices instead... now THAT is crazy ($2200 and $2600 respectively - at least at B&H).
I thought you would have a bone to pick with Sony for the 24-70/2.8 70-200/2.8 IS prices instead... now THAT is crazy ($2200 and $2600 respectively - at least at B&H).