Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

$420	See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
55-300 mm
autofocus 5.5x zoom lens
f/4.5-5.6
variable aperture Nikon VR Image stabilized Nikon AF-S Built-in focus motor

"Awesome lens, affordable, quality construction, noticably faster than older lens, definitely has improved picture quality/sharpness"

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"The ease of use is fantastic. Lightweight,fast lens everything I need to capture the constant action of rugby."

bhphotovideo.com

"the quality is not there.Not up to Nikon standards"

bhphotovideo.com

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D5.

horizontal angle of view
36.1 - 6.8°
55-300mm
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 D3400, Nikon D5600 and Nikon D500.

horizontal angle of view
24.1 - 4.5°
84.5-459.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

The Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs other Digital camera lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

	Great zoom range
	5.5x

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Telephoto lens
	300 mm

The Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs other Digital camera lenses

	Small diameter
	76 mm

	Very inexpensive
	$419.95

	Very light
	0.5 kg

	Quite short
	122 mm

	Excellent wide angle lens
	55 mm

The Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs other Digital camera lenses

	Narrow aperture
	f/4.5

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Poor narrowest aperture
	f/5.6

The Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs other Digital camera lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	300 mm

General

	Min focal length	55 mm
	Max focal length	300 mm	above average
	Zoom range	5.5x	above average
	Magnification	1:3.6 (0.3)
Aperture

	Wide maximum	f/4.5	below average
	Wide minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes	above average
	Focus motor	Nikon AF-S
	Image stabilization	Nikon VR	unique
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	122 mm
	Diameter	76 mm
	Filter size	58 mm
	Weight	0.5 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	36.2°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	6.9°	above average
	Wide vertical	24.6°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4.6°	above average
	Wide diagonal	42.9°
	Telephoto diagonal	8.2°	above average
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	24.2°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	4.5°	above average
	Wide vertical	16.3°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	3°	above average
	Wide diagonal	29°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	5.4°	above average

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sivagnanam Lavan

(5:12 AM, November 24, 2016)

Nikon d750 to support Nikon 55-300mm

godfred

(2:26 PM, July 20, 2016)

I am inspired hence working towards securing the device for my D3100

Paul Iftinca

(7:35 PM, April 16, 2016)

after 2 years....maybe you have a good lens,...now i want to but this 55-300mm and d3300..i think it's better the 55-300 for wildlife, because you have a with a crop senser almost 470mm withi the 55-300mm lenses, but depends of aperture and much other things.Sorry for my english.Paul

a.campbell

(1:32 PM, October 05, 2015)

i like the 55-300mm lens but i have been advised by Nikon that a teleconverter will not suit my D40 camera and the 55-300mm lens,has anybody any ideas ?

Fred Kroner

(11:58 AM, July 11, 2015)

I'm about to purchase this, but I need to know if all the features will work with my D3200?

Aquickrn

(8:29 AM, April 18, 2015)

I have the lens but it will not autofocus on my d3200. I was under the understanding that and AF-S lens would work on the d3200 model. Was I wrong?

kiko

(11:44 PM, February 21, 2015)

Is this compatible with d300?

Binha

(0:30 AM, October 25, 2014)

is compatible with d90 ?

Aylarth

(10:53 AM, October 16, 2014)

I wonder what is better for wildlife and shooting pictures about birds: the 55-200mm or the 55-300mm? Anyone can share his/her own experience, please?

vinaykrishnav

(6:13 AM, October 04, 2014)

Is this lens better than 18-105??

Abu Hanif Sagar

(3:53 PM, September 30, 2014)

yes

shine

(3:10 PM, September 16, 2014)

is this lens good for potraits?what about bokeh?

don

(3:31 PM, September 11, 2014)

is auto focus supported on Nikon d5000 with this lens?

OyerAguila

(6:03 AM, September 11, 2014)

Is it compatible with Nikon D5100?

OyerAguila

(6:03 AM, September 11, 2014)

Is it compatible with Nikon D90?

Sayan Sen

(6:23 PM, September 07, 2014)

yes.it will

Sayan Sen

(6:23 PM, September 07, 2014)

yes.

Sayan Sen

(6:23 PM, September 07, 2014)

No.

Sayan Sen

(6:23 PM, September 07, 2014)

ofcourse

Sherryann

(5:58 AM, June 13, 2014)

Yes. This lens is compatible with the D5300

Mazen

(10:33 PM, June 02, 2014)

Is it compatible with the D5300?

BIKRAM

(6:22 AM, March 16, 2014)

is This lens compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100?

john cena

(4:47 PM, January 30, 2014)

Is it compatible with Nikon D5100?

Joseph

(4:22 PM, January 02, 2014)

Yes, this lens and the D5200 are well matched and feel great cradled in my (average sized) left hand.

KAJON

(8:22 PM, October 19, 2013)

Is this lens compatible with the Nikon D 5200 camera?

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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Pros

The Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs other Digital camera lenses

The Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs other Digital camera lenses

Cons

The Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs other Digital camera lenses

The Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs other Digital camera lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

Competitors

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