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
$587
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"

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

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

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

Nikon D600
28.8 - 6.8°
horizontal angle of view
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 D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200.

Nikon D5100
19.1 - 4.5°
horizontal angle of view
107-457.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

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

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

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

Weight Very light Help
0.7 kg
Min focal length Great wide angle lens Help
70 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$586.95

Cons

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

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

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

Max focal length Poor telephoto lens Help
300 mm

Specifications

General

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

Aperture

Wide minimum
Help
f/4.5
below average below average
Wide maximum
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Unknown
Tele minimum
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f/5.6
below average below average
Tele maximum
Help
Unknown

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Nikon AF-S
above average above average
Image stabilization
Help
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 FX
Length
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Unknown
Diameter
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Unknown
Filter size
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Unknown
Weight
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0.7 kg

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
Help
28.8°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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6.9°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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19.5°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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4.6°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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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
above average above average
Wide diagonal
Help
22.9°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
Help
5.4°
above average above average

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