Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
$299 - $397
55-300 mm
autofocus 5.5x zoom lens
f/4.5-5.6
variable aperture
  • Designed for APS-C Nikon DX
  • Nikon VR Image stabilized
  • Nikon AF-S Built-in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5600.

Nikon D3400
24.1 - 4.5°
horizontal angle of view
84.5-459.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

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

Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Nikon VR
Max focal length Telephoto lens Help
300 mm

Cons

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

Aperture Narrow aperture Help
f/4.5
Wide minimum Poor narrowest aperture Help
f/5.6
Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

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

Zoom range Poor zoom range Help
5.5x

Specifications

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

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

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

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Nikon DX
Length
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 Unknown
Diameter
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 Unknown
Filter size
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 Unknown
Weight
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 0.5 kg

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 24.2°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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 4.5°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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 16.1°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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 3°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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 28.8°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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 5.4°
above average above average

Competitors

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon F Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon F

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