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

$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

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.

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
	$596.95

	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

	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
	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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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.

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

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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