Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

$157	See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
70-300 mm
autofocus 4.3x zoom lens
f/4-5.6
variable aperture

"Unbeatable value for money in comparison to competing mid-range zoom lenses when it comes to outdoor, sport and wildlife photopraphy."

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"This lens is light weight, easy to remove from camera and very easy to focus. I used jut this and my 18mm-55mm lenses. I would enthusiastically reccomend to a friend."

bhphotovideo.com

"A few times my autofocus has acted up and the lens quit working. I've also had a few occasions where the lens loosens during use."

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Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D750, Nikon D5 and Nikon D810A. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D810A that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
28.8 - 6.8°
70-300mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5600, Nikon D7200 and Nikon D3400. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5500 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
19.1 - 4.5°
107-459.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs other Digital camera lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	Good narrowest aperture
	f/32

	Telephoto lens
	300 mm

	Above average zoom range
	4.3x

The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs other Digital camera lenses

	Small diameter
	74 mm

	Very inexpensive
	$156.70

	Very light
	425 g

	Quite short
	117 mm

	Excellent wide angle lens
	70 mm

The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs other Digital camera lenses

	Narrow aperture
	f/4

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs other Digital camera lenses

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor telephoto lens
	300 mm

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

General

	Min focal length	70 mm
	Max focal length	300 mm	above average
	Zoom range	4.3x	above average
	Magnification	1:3.8 (0.3)
Aperture

	Wide maximum	f/4	below average
	Wide minimum	f/32	unique
	Tele maximum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele minimum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes	above average
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	117 mm
	Diameter	74 mm
	Filter size	62 mm
	Weight	425 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	28.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	6.9°	above average
	Wide vertical	19.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4.6°	above average
	Wide diagonal	34.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	8.2°	above average
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	19.1°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	4.5°	above average
	Wide vertical	12.9°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	3°	above average
	Wide diagonal	22.9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	5.4°	above average

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Ravi

(6:33 AM, July 04, 2015)

Hi, I need your guidance. I have a D610. The present lenses owned by me is 50mm/f1.8, and 24-120/f-4 vr. I am now looking for a zoom telephoto lens for wildlife photography, mainly in day light. please suggest a suitable lens.

Ernest Šehić

(6:39 PM, August 07, 2014)

Autofocus on D5200 not working????

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Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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Full frame

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The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs other Digital camera lenses

The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs other Digital camera lenses

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The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs other Digital camera lenses

The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs other Digital camera lenses

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General

Aperture

Features

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