AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
This high-power, high-performance 4.3x telephoto zoom with VR image stabilization lens allows better hand-held telephoto shooting ED glass.
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AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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Great lens for action and nature!
I bought this lens because I could not afford the 70-200 and actually the lens is very good and you get the added 100mm. This lens is not heavy, focus is fast and is easy to use. I use it for architectural detail shots, landscape, nature and sports. The VR works as designed and is priced right!
July 31, 2010
Not a pro
I have owned this lens for nearly a year now and shoot with a D5100 and am amazed by the difference between the kit lens and this wonderful piece of glass. Wonderful bokeh even at 300mm, Sharpness and VR...
I love this lens.
May 11, 2012
I Never Leave Home Without It!
The AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is unequivocally the best modern telephoto zoom lens if you want a dedicated zoom tele with light weight and a moderate price.
This lens works perfectly on all Nikon digital cameras, along with most Nikon autofocus film cameras made before 1990. This lens is a G-type lens, meaning it has no aperture ring. It won't work on any manual focus camera.
The 70-300mm VR is very sharp with low distortion, an easy manual focus and a fast and accurate autofocus. The VR II, the new version of vibration reduction gives extremely sharp pictures. I've actually gone 4 stops sharper! I don't have to lug a tripod around. The autofocus is quiet and the instant manual focus is.......well, instantaneous.
This lens is perfect for fast action shooting such as sports. I wouldn't use this lens for indoor or outdoor low light shooting. The 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II is much faster in low light.
While the 70-300mm can be stopped down to f/32-40, my advice is don't! Diffraction will give you soft images at these f-stops. Diffraction is a softening effect similar to using a soft-focus filter or shooting through a window screen.
This lens does not produce any lateral chromatic aberration (LCA) with any modern Nikon model since 2006. Distortion on DX is non-existent. With FX cameras there is moderate distortion which can be corrected with Photoshop's lens distortion filter.
There is a phenomenon called falloff. Falloff occurs towards the corners of a DX frame and appears as darkened corners. While the 70-300mm has very little, I haven't seen any on my images. The 18-200mm VR by contrast has falloff at 200mm and f.5.6 on DX cameras. Falloff also occurs and maybe more noticeable on FX and film cameras.
There is no vignetting with this lens, even when I stacked several filters. There typically is no problem with film cameras either with stacked filters. If any vignetting does occur with a film camera, it will be at 100mm. If you're planning on using three or more stacked filters on a film camera, check there first.
There are no problems with flare and ghosting. This lens also has no problem with shadow created by a flash, even at the closest focus distance.
As for sharpness, the 70-300mm is sharp at most settings. It's normal for tele zooms to have the worst distortion at the long end. It is worse at f/11, but much better at f.16. Use f/8 if you can or f/16 if you want depth of field. At f/22 and f/32 there is diffraction, as with all lenses. There is no lens that can overcome the laws of physics.
In a quiet room you'll hear the VR running. It's noisy, but, this is normal. You will feel the VR system when it's working. The VR starts with a "klunk" and stops with a "klunk" after you release the shutter.
Many zoom lenses tightly pack the focal lengths together at one end of the scale. The 70-300mm VR has them evenly spaced and a big-fat zoom ring that is easy to use. There is a little focus shift while simultaneously zooming. The best technique with this lens is; zoom first then focus.
Of all Nikon's tele zooms the 70-300mm VR is the best compromise of size, weight, price and image quality. This lens is like the American Express card, I never leave home without it! This combination of performance, size and weight is my favorite to carry around all day.
April 17, 2012
Heavy but worth it.
Bought this to replace a kIt lens and am very happy with the purchase. Nice bokeh, quick and accurate focusing and sturdy, Sometimes does not read my mind as to focus points but other than that a wonderful lens.
April 3, 2012
I like this lens ideal for wildlife
I got this lens a year ago. to shoot wildlife and I like the range. I have used it for wildlife and action sports with my D300s
March 8, 2012
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AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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Would the AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED work with a D80?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
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Yes!Apr 15, 2011 by
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Ubrales
Chicago, IL
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Chicago, IL
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes the AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED will work with a D80 .Apr 15, 2011 by
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Lee
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
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Yes.Apr 14, 2011 by
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Robin E
Jackson Hole, WY
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Jackson Hole, WY
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes. The s in af-s means that the lens itself has a servo built in to control the lens.Answer:
Yes it will.Has staff answer
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Would the AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED work with a D50?
1 year, 1 month ago
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Yes, I have used it with a D50, D80 and D3100. It will work with any of the Nikon DSLR's.Answer:
Yes. The af-s means that there is a servo built in to the lens that will power the autofocusAnswer:
Yes, you can use this lens with the D50.Has staff answer
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Does Nikon make a teleconverter that will work with this lens.
1 year, 1 month ago
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Sam
WV
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Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
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Yes!Apr 15, 2011 by
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Ubrales
Chicago, IL
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Chicago, IL
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Not that I am aware of. If you find one that will, I don't think it will be very sharp.Apr 14, 2011 by
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Robin E
Jackson Hole, WY
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Jackson Hole, WY
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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This lens it's not compatible with any of our teleconverters.Has staff answer
AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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can AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED use with D90
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Melan
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Favorite Subject: Nature
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Yes it can.Answer:
Yes, this lens is compatible with the D90.Has staff answer
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What the best lenses can i used for my D90 (for all aspect for photography)
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melan
Lahad Datu, Malaysia
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The best lenses are the ones you can afford and the ones that suit your needs. No point in buying a 600mm if you want to do portraits, likewise no point in buying a macro if you want to do landscape. It would if you pointed out what you want to do and what your budget is.Answer:
Please visit our website and use the lens finder tool in order for you to make your selection base on your needs.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...?
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AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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What format of lanses can i used with D90, only DX or FX or both?
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Lahad Datu Malaysia
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Favorite Subject: Nature
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Role: Just getting started with photography
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Either, it makes no difference being DX or Fx.Answer:
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AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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Does this lense have both an automatic and manual focus?
10 months ago
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GB
Clintn Township, MI
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Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
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Yes, it does. It has Manual and M/A, i.e. auto, yet you can still focus manually.
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Krzysiek
Lubcza Królewska, Poland
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Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yip, all AF-S lenses except 18-55 variospeed and 55-200 have built-in autofocus with full manual override; or you can just switch off the AF altogether.9 months ago
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Anonymous
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All lenses marked AFS have a silent wave motor and will work on every Nikon DSLRAnswer:
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AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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will this lens work with D300
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Yse it will.Sep 27, 2011 by
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Nikon_D80
Carmel, Maine, U.S.A.
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Carmel, Maine, U.S.A.
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D300.7 months ago
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Katie
Indiana
Location :
Indiana
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes it will Katie.Sep 27, 2011 by
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Nikon_D80
Carmel, Maine, U.S.A.
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Carmel, Maine, U.S.A.
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes.
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