Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

$596 - $597	See 50 sample photos taken with the Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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

Full frame

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

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 D3400, Nikon D5600 and Nikon D500.

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

Pros

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

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	More advanced image stabilization
	Nikon VR

	Good narrowest aperture
	f/32

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Telephoto lens
	300 mm

	Above average zoom range
	4.3x

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

	Small diameter
	79 mm

	Inexpensive
	$596.37

	Very light
	0.7 kg

	Quite short
	142 mm

	Excellent wide angle lens
	70 mm

Cons

The Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 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

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

	Poor telephoto lens
	300 mm

Specifications

General

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

	Wide maximum	f/4.5	below average
	Wide minimum	f/32	unique
	Tele maximum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele minimum	f/40	unique
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	142 mm
	Diameter	79 mm
	Filter size	67 mm
	Weight	0.7 kg
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

Competitors

	Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Nikon F
	Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon F
	Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 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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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.

Sherryann

(6:02 AM, June 13, 2014)

Is this a good inexpensive lens for the Nikon D7100?

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

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

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

Cons

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

The Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED 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

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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