Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
$597
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70-300 mm
autofocus 4.3x zoom lens
f/4.5-5.6
variable aperture
  • Nikon VR Image stabilized
  • Nikon AF-S Built-in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

"Super background blur for a lens of this speed and yes the VR helps"

bhphotovideo.com

"This is a great zoom lens that raises the bar on the 70 - 200mm at the refurb price"

bhphotovideo.com

"It is quite a heavy lens but this doesn't detract from its overall useability"

bhphotovideo.com

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Pros

The Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs other Digital camera lenses

Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use
Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Nikon VR
Wide minimum Good narrowest aperture Help
f/32
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Max focal length Telephoto lens Help
300 mm
Zoom range Above average zoom range Help
4.3x

The Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs other Digital camera lenses

Diameter Small diameter Help
79 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$596.95
Weight Very light Help
0.7 kg
Length Quite short Help
142 mm
Min focal length Excellent wide angle lens Help
70 mm

Cons

The Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs other Digital camera lenses

Aperture Narrow aperture Help
f/4.5
Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

The Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs other Digital camera lenses

Max focal length Poor telephoto lens Help
300 mm

Specifications

General
Min focal length
Help
 70 mm
Max focal length
Help
 300 mm
above average above average
Zoom range
Help
 4.3x
above average above average
Magnification
Help
 1:4 (0.2)

Aperture
Wide maximum
Help
 f/4.5
below average below average
Wide minimum
Help
 f/32
unique unique
Tele maximum
Help
 f/5.6
below average below average
Tele minimum
Help
 f/40
unique unique

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

Form factor
Lens mount
Help
 Nikon FX
Length
Help
 142 mm
Diameter
Help
 79 mm
Filter size
Help
 67 mm
Weight
Help
 0.7 kg

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
Help
 28.8°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
Help
 6.9°
above average above average
Wide vertical
Help
 19.5°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
Help
 4.6°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
Help
 34.3°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
Help
 8.2°
above average above average

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)
Wide horizontal
Help
 19.1°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
Help
 4.5°
above average above average
Wide vertical
Help
 12.9°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
Help
 3°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
Help
 22.9°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
Help
 5.4°
above average above average

Competitors

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Nikon F Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD Nikon F

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED lens?

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Avatar for Carey Lee Carey Lee (5:03 AM, January 18, 2019)
The AF-P is NOT compatible with the D3s. The amazon link you provided is incorrect and misleading.
 
Ivanna (5:55 PM, December 17, 2014)
Hi! is this lens compatible with the Nikon D3000?
 
Kim (1:29 PM, October 05, 2014)
Nikon 70-300mm VR lens is well over $350. It's good and great lens. It's not inexpensive.
 
Avatar for Sherryann Sherryann (6:02 AM, June 13, 2014)
Is this a good inexpensive lens for the Nikon D7100?
 
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