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Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Nikkor Zoom Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras
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Brand | Nikon |
Focal Length Description | 70-300 millimeters |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F (FX) |
Camera Lens Description | 9 |
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- 70 300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5 5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras
- Internal Focus (IF) system provides fast and quiet autofocusing; 4.9 feet Minimum focus range, Focal Length Range : 70 300 mm.Two focus modes are available — M/A and M
- Vibration Reduction (VRII) minimizes effects of camera shake to produce sharper images
- 2 Extra Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements delivers super contrast and resolution performance
- Lens, frond and real cap, HB 36 Hood and CL 1022 Pouch / Packaging type : White box(Bulk Packaging)
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Auto focus | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | — | 4.6 | 5.0 |
Image stabilization | 3.7 | — | 4.4 | — | 5.0 | 4.8 |
For landscape photography | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | — | — | 4.5 |
Picture quality | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 | — | — | — |
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lens type | Telephoto | Zoom lens | Zoom | Telephoto | Telephoto | Zoom lens |
compatible mountings | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F | Nikon DX | Nikon DX | — | Nikon F |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Ring-type ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Micro-type ultrasonic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 70 millimeters | 80 millimeters | 55 millimeters | — | 55 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
max focal length | 300 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 200 millimeters | — | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 300 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 5.67 x 3.15 x 3.15 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.64 pounds |
ASIN | B000HJPK2C |
Item model number | 2161 |
National Stock Number | 6650-01-542-6063 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #160 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
Manufacturer | Nikon |
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This high-power, high-performance 4.3x telephoto zoom with VR image stabilization lens allows better hand-held telephoto shooting ED glass.
- High-power 4.3x Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor lens approximates the picture angle performance of a 105-450mm lens on 35mm SLR
- Two Nikon Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements deliver superior optical performance for both digital and 35mm photography. ED glass minimizes chromatic aberrations, contributing to superb contrast and resolution performance
- Focus as close as 4.9 ft throughout entire zoom range
- A Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast and quiet auto focusing, along with quick switching between auto focus and manual operation (M/A and M)
- Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture
- Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus range
- Non-rotating front element provides for convenient use of circular polarizing filters and the Nikon Wireless Close-Up Speedlight System
- A nine-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural
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Customers like the quality, image quality, and value of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's a great street photography lens, produces excellent photos, and is a good overall compromise. Customers are also impresseded with the zoom, and ease of use. That said, opinions are mixed on focus and weight.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is a great option for those who travel a lot and don't have a SLR. They also say that it's a good street photography lens, good for wildlife, creative, and close ups, and that it produces very good results. Customers also appreciate the well-built design and the VR system. Overall, they are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The build quality is also better; since I don't plan to bounce either lens on the floor, that is a minor consideration." Read more
"...After receiving the lens, the first thing I noticed was its build quality, size and weight. Overall the lens felt more professional...." Read more
"...It feels like a pro build in your hands and seems well built (made in Thailand- NOT CHINA). The lens is made of strong plastic (ABS?)..." Read more
"...It has a pretty nice heft to it too. It is mostly made out of plastic with the exception of the metal top bit of the lens just after the zoom ring...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the lens. They say it produces excellent photos, with clear images at any magnification. The lens is good for wildlife, creative, and close-ups, and the contrast is superior. The Bokeh is good, although do not expect to lose close-behind backgrounds. The reduction tech helps you avoid shaky pictures from sloppy hands.
"...Honestly, it seemed like the camera was more balanced while shooting. Initially the zoom ring felt a little stiff...." Read more
"...The picture quality of the lens is outstanding and requires little to no post processing for sharpness. Distortion is well within control...." Read more
"...lens also features Nikon's Vibration Reduction tech which helps you avoid shaky pictures from shaky hands when you are using slower shutter speeds...." Read more
"...expecting a whole lot, but I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the pictures for the price...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it's an excellent budget lens, providing pro quality for a bargain price. Some customers also mention that it provides a good overall compromise and is worth the effort.
"...SUMMATION: This is a great lens at a great price point...." Read more
"Weighing in at about 15 oz., this Nikkor AF zoom lens is a lot of bang for the buck...." Read more
"...For its price I think it is a very good value and it did expand my ability to take the shot I want, as opposed to settling for the shot I can make..." Read more
"...all, this is a slow telephoto lens but the VRII just makes it well worth the money...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is very sharp, has a noticeable difference in sharpness, and is significantly better than another cheap lens. The images they've taken appear sharp, and the VR and auto focus work flawlessly.
"...with auto-focus speed (assuming enough light, but see below), sharpness, and basic lack of notable aberrations...." Read more
"...from the camera to the computer the first thing I noticed was how sharper and more vibrant they were...." Read more
"...The pictures from this lens are tack sharp in the 70-200mm range even at the maximum aperture...." Read more
"...The sharpness and colors are significantly better than another Cheap lens at 70-210mm (can't remember the brand, it was an off-brand)...." Read more
Customers like the zoom of the lens. They say it has a very versatile zoom range, and the image quality is nice. They also mention that the zoom is smooth and easy to use, with no issues with zoom creep. The autofocus works well, and it has an impressive resolution that exceeds the capability of their current camera.
"...Both focusing and zoom rings function well and the VR does make a big difference but only when photographing stationary objects without a tripod...." Read more
"...I have had no issues with zoom creep when the lens is pointing downwards. This lens also features a rubber gasket around the mount of the lens...." Read more
"...Nikon-designed (but made in China) lens with excellent optics, a long zoom range, fast autofocusing in bright light, and relative light weight but..." Read more
"...it's got a good zoom for when you really want it, pretty decent image quality, and best of all, it's a lens you won't be afraid to take outside and..." Read more
Customers find the lens easy to use and handle. They say it's fun to use, great for zooming in, and work with the manual focus. The lens feels substantial and well put together in your hand. It produces sharp images that require little to no post processing. Customers also say the experience is priceless and the joy to view the output is price worth it.
"...The picture quality of the lens is outstanding and requires little to no post processing for sharpness. Distortion is well within control...." Read more
"...a little stickier and offers a bit more friction but it is still easy to operate...." Read more
"...it just-for-fun lens, for me, anyway, but it at least is a joy to view output that is more versatile than expected at 300mm...." Read more
"...The lens feels substantial and well put together in your hand in stark contrast to the cheaper version of this lens...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that it focuses pretty fast when there's plenty of light, and is pinpoint accurate. They also say that there're no front or back focus issues. However, others say that the autofocus seems to struggle unless you have plenty of lights, and that it tends to hunt if it's slightly off.
"...when I locked focus on a QB about to take the snap, I could not easily refocus on the helmet of the center just a short distance away...." Read more
"...had this lens a little more than a week and have been very impressed with auto-focus speed (assuming enough light, but see below), sharpness, and..." Read more
"...at least in the case of my lens/camera body combo, is just slightly out of focus. It's annoying...." Read more
"...It's worlds better than nothing. Just keep in mind that the autofocus will not work if you have a D40/40x/60/3000/3100/5000." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the camera lens. Some mention that it has a relatively light weight but solid construction that keeps down the weight. They say that it's easier to pack and carry around with you. However, others say that the lens is a little heavy and bulky, making it inconvenient to just carry around.
"...the lens, the first thing I noticed was its build quality, size and weight. Overall the lens felt more professional...." Read more
"...quality is plasticky and for a lens of this focal length range, it's a tad heavy..." Read more
"...The lens is made of strong plastic (ABS?) which really keeps down the weight (very important for all day shooting)...." Read more
"...The DX review: A little heavy and a bit expensive, but quite sharp when stopped down--5 stars...." Read more
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I have had this lens a little more than a week and have been very impressed with auto-focus speed (assuming enough light, but see below), sharpness, and basic lack of notable aberrations. I am using Photo Shop CS5 for processing and both the raw-image and main dialogs provide (from Adobe) distortion correction profiles for this lens. A plus. I am using a 16-bit per color channel process and typically making 13" x 19" prints, occasionally with some cropping. This is enough magnification to see most sorts of lens flaws. Given this setup and my DX camera, I'm rating this lens five-star.
Whenever I get a new lens, I practice using it around the house and neighborhood for several days to become acquainted with its quirks. I did so with this lens and found two quirks that are noteworthy. First, this is a BIG lens, particularly where extended to a full 300mm and the lens shade is snapped on. In fact the weight makes it difficult to hold steady and the focal length amplifies user shake. I had to practice my technique so that VR and me together could take super pictures. If you have enough light to shoot at 1/100 sec or faster, this problem will seem to go away. However, if your technique isn't good, you will end up with a sharp picture offset somewhat from what you thought you were shooting. In other words, you need good technique (or a tripod or a monopod) to supplement VR at all shutter speeds. Another issue caused by length and weight is that it is much harder to steady the camera when used in portrait orientation than in landscape. This is because the camera grip on Nikon cameras is put on the right and that means it is on the bottom (or top) in portrait mode. Since your wrist is twisted, it is harder to steady. Second, auto-focus wont zip from 70mm to 300mm or vice versa in most instances. My advice is to use the manual focus ring to get close to focus when you start way out of focus. Make it a habit to do so. Otherwise, you will miss some pictures while the lens stays confused. Depth of field is negligible when you use a long telephoto and 300mm qualifies to that description. So the lens needs some help. It's not the lens' fault, it's just physics.
I bought this lens to replace my Nikon 55-200mm VR. That lens is great and costs less that half as much as the lens I'm reviewing. I believe the new lens is worth the extra money but the 55-200mm is certainly a good alternative if budget is an issue. The extra 100mm on the long end is worth it and the lens is sharper, to my eyes, at equivalent focal lengths. Of course you are considering buying this lens because of the extra 100mm or because you have a non-DX camera and have no other Nikon choices in this price range. The build quality is also better; since I don't plan to bounce either lens on the floor, that is a minor consideration.
After a bit of research it seemed like the solution for my problem was the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR. After receiving the lens, the first thing I noticed was its build quality, size and weight. Overall the lens felt more professional.
Even though the body of the lens is “plasticy” it has a heft to it. For me the added weight was not a con. Honestly, it seemed like the camera was more balanced while shooting. Initially the zoom ring felt a little stiff. However, after a bit of use it felt more fluid. The focus ring felt fluid from day one. After taking several shots it became apparent that the focusing system was much quicker than the 55-300mm. Even in low light the AF system would quickly lock onto subjects.
The vibration reduction (VR) was a treat to use in low light situations. However, I was a bit concerned the first time I used it. With VR enabled and a 1/2 press of the shutter release button you'll hear an annoying clicking sound. The first time I heard the sound my heart sank. Thinking I’d received a defective copy, I prepared to ship the lens back to Amazon. However, before returning the lens I did a little research. A quick Internet search on "Nikon 70-300mm VR clicking sound" produced pages of results. Thankfully the sound was not abnormal.
So, with the scare out of the way I commenced to taking more photographs. After transferring the photographs from the camera to the computer the first thing I noticed was how sharper and more vibrant they were. They were so sharp that I had to throttle back the in camera settings used for the 55-200mm lens.
Overall, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using this lens. The reaction from parents was further confirmation that I made the right choice. If your application is sports photography with plenty of light this lens will get the job done.
If you're thinking about upgrading from the 55-300mm to the 70-300mm for well-lit sports photography, do it.
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Some reviewers have mentioned it to be less than sharp at certain zoom ranges and f/stops, and this is true of most zooms because of the much greater amount of glass used in a zoom and you'd need to shell out thousands for a pro-level lens that is the meat-and-potatoes of pro photographers. That is not to say this lens renders bad images. It does nothing of the sort if used properly, with an understanding of photographic optics and and of light itself.
Strongly recommend this lens, and if you can score one second handed, it will be a bargain still, as the newer versions add a lot to the price yet a little in terms of overall performance. If I lost mine today, I'd go hunting for the same one again for my DX 7100
Acquistato per poterlo usare su Nikon 1 con relativo adattatore, sono soddisfatto della resa. Con questo obiettivo anche una piccola compatta come la Nikon 1 da la possibilità di fare foto eccezionali, con ingombri minimi di attrezzatura. Avevo scelto questa macchina proprio per la compattezza, oltre che per le sue particolari caratteristiche e la possibilità di sostituire gli obiettivi, ma ho sempre sentito la mancanza di un teleobiettivo che mi avvicinasse di più ai soggetti che volevo riprendere... con il suo adattatore, che permette di montare le ottiche delle reflex Nikon sulla 1, e questo obiettivo, ora riesco a fare foto a soggetti piuttosto lontani come volevo. L'obiettivo è un po' pesante ed ingombrante, ma ne vale la pena.
Me encantó el enfoque y la distancia que alcanza, he tomado fotos en las que he logrado un efecto bokeh muy bueno, el precio es demasiado bueno y te ofrece lo que esperas
Solo hay que tener en cuenta de que este objetivo no tiene enfoque automático, para eso debes de investigar si tu cámara tiene un motor de enfoque, ya que en la mayoría de los casos no leemos las características del producto.
También debes de saber si este objetivo es compatible con la montura de tu cámara, ya que para pocas cámaras no es compatible.
Aquí dejo las mejores fotos que he tomado en 1 mes que llevo con este objetivo
Reviewed in Mexico on August 18, 2018
Me encantó el enfoque y la distancia que alcanza, he tomado fotos en las que he logrado un efecto bokeh muy bueno, el precio es demasiado bueno y te ofrece lo que esperas
Solo hay que tener en cuenta de que este objetivo no tiene enfoque automático, para eso debes de investigar si tu cámara tiene un motor de enfoque, ya que en la mayoría de los casos no leemos las características del producto.
También debes de saber si este objetivo es compatible con la montura de tu cámara, ya que para pocas cámaras no es compatible.
Aquí dejo las mejores fotos que he tomado en 1 mes que llevo con este objetivo