AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
This high-power 4.3x telephoto zoom is a versatile and lightweight answer to bringing family action closer.
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AF Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
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Good for the price
I found the lens works well in good light, low light you need to increase the ISO.
It is fairly light and easy to operate and a good choice for shooting nature/wildlife.
November 3, 2011
Great zoom lens for sports photography
I have used this lens for nearly 10 years for many purposes and find that it is just terrific for sports events due to its sharpness even at the maximum zoom setting.
August 18, 2011
Awesome!
I can get 300mm pics with no Blurr with the VR. Pin point accuracy on the Focus! No complaints! I love the lens! ALSO! takes pretty nice macro shots fully extended.
August 1, 2011
Excellent performance despite the cheap price.
First of all it does not have VR and won't auto focus on D3100. For that there is AF-S 55-300 VR at almost 3 times the price of this one (online). This is also one of he two cheapest priced lens in the entire Nikon catalog. So I was hesitant if it is worth buying. It is worth if you are looking for a decent telephoto zoom, won't mind manual focusing, and usually taking pictures during the day. Picture quality is sharp (better than I expected), way better than your 10x point & shoot or SLR looking super zoom. Almost like your kit zoom. It is light so not much of a problem to carry. If you want to shoot in the low light you need 300 f/2.8. Just look at that size and price and if you earn money from photography then you don't need this one. But even then considering the size and price you can keep this one as spare when you are on vacation. I liked this one more than I expected.
May 4, 2011
Infinity focus poor
The lens is out of focus at infinity. I returned the lens twice to Nikon and they claim that it meets bench standards even though the photos I submitted to tech staff clearly indicated that the photos taken at infinity were out of focus.
The Nikon S2 I purchased in 1958 still works perfectly. Back then the company manufactured their own lens. Now that they sublet the manufacture of their lens they appear to have lost quality control over the process.
May 2, 2011
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I think it will not work, can someone please confirm?
9 months ago
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rapa
USA
Location :
USA
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yesterday i tried with this lens , It worked quiet well. THe clarity was amazing....Jul 4, 2011 by
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Ajay
Chennai , India
Location :
Chennai , India
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes, but it will not autofocus on a D40/40x/60/3000/3100/5000/5100. This lens will only autofocus with bodies that have built-in auto-focus drive motors, such as D80/D90/D7000, and up.Apr 29, 2011 by
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Sunjammer
South Florida, USA
Location :
South Florida, USA
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, but it will not autofocus.Answer:
Yes.
Will this lens work fully(autofucus etc)
with the nikon D5000?
with the nikon D5000?
10 months ago
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timmo.gill
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
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No. You need an af-s lensAnswer:
Cameras such as the D5000 do not have a focus motor in it so they require the lens to have the focusing motor – an “AF-S” lens. While these bodies can use a lens with no focus motor (an “AF” lens) you would have to manually turn the focus ring to bring the subject in to sharp focus.You may want to try the AF-S version of this lens.
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Yes.
AF Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
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Will this lense work well, or even work at all with the Nikon D3000? And what is Auto focus?
I have the nikon d3000. this lense is what i can afford. but im new with all the auto focus stuff. Please help!
9 months ago
by
Tanith
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: Less than a month
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I don't believe there is anything about this lens that would make it incompatible with your camera. I think you will find that it will expand your vision by bringing small things closer and allowing you to take pictures of objects at about five feet away and throw the background out of focus so the entire picture concentrates upon your object of interest. You will find he lens light and easy to work. Just remember to relax, take your ttime, take a deep breath and squeeze the shutte button slowly to get great pictures.Answer:
Yes. Any af-s lens will work with the Nikon d3000. Af-s means that there is a servo motor in the lens itself to power the auto focus. All of your lenses need to be af-s if you want autofocus to work.Answer:
The D3000 does not bring a Auto-Focus motor for AF Lenses, this is what helps the lens engage focus on a subject when pressing halfway the shutter button.This camera requires lenses with the motor built-in. Make sure they say "AF-S" at the beggining of the model.
10 months ago
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John
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Naturally the 70-300 AFS VR G lens will work perfectly with the D7000, as it does with my D90.Apr 14, 2011 by
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dhenry
Paris, France
Location :
Paris, France
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes, you can use this lens with the D7000.10 months ago
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Anonymous
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No you need an af-s lens as your camera does not have a focusing motor built in.Answer:
Nikon offers two types of autofocus digital camera bodies: those with a built-in focus drive motor and those which require a lens to have a motor. Cameras such as the D3100 do not have a focus motor in it so they require the lens to have the focusing motor – an “AF-S” lens. While these bodies can use a lens with no focus motor (an “AF” lens) you would have to manually turn the focus ring to bring the subject in to sharp focus.10 months ago
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Elliott
NJ
Location :
NJ
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Most all Nikon DSLRs have the Nikon F bayonet mount and all the Nikkor AF-S lenses like this can mount that camera.Answer:
Yes, you can use this lens with the D80.10 months ago
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Caryn
Livonia, Michigan
Location :
Livonia, Michigan
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Portrait
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Well, it works on my D50, so it will definitety work on a D70. The D40 is an open issue.Answer:
D70 yes, D40 no.9 months ago
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Greg
KY
Location :
KY
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Family & Friends
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes, the AF 70-300 4/5.6G zoom lens not only works with the D90, but it works very, VERY well! That's all functions, including ambient and flash metering, autofocusing in all modes, DOF preview...everything! And it is particularly well balanced on a D90, permitting low shutter speed hand held shooting without the need for VR.May 1, 2011 by
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Sunjammer
South Florida
Location :
South Florida
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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I believe it will, as D90 got a build in focus motor7 months ago
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SIJU gramika
INDIA
Location :
INDIA
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Landscape
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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it won't autofocus but it will work.Answer:
Nikon offers two types of autofocus digital camera bodies: those with a built-in focus drive motor and those which require a lens to have a motor. Cameras such as the D60 do not have a focus motor in it so they require the lens to have the focusing motor – an “AF-S” lens. While these bodies can use a lens with no focus motor (an “AF” lens) you would have to manually turn the focus ring to bring the subject in to sharp focus.
AF Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
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I know it will not autofocus on d3100..but how is the sharpness in manual focus using d3100?? is this lens good for this camera?
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Anonymous
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the af lens will work fine on the 3100 you will just have no auto focusAnswer:
For d3100 AF-s DX 55-300 f4.5-5.6 G ED VR is the correct lens and still affordable. The Vibration Reduction (VR) makes it more practical fo the long end of the zoom when being hand held.
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