Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens

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Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:Lightweight 4.3X telephoto zoom lens for SLR's that set aperture from Command Dial;Ideal lens for candids, travel and sports photography;D-Type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure process.
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- Compact and lightweight, this 4.3x autofocus zoom lens is ideal for candid shots, portraits, travel and sports photography
- Count on genuine Nikon optics for outstanding picture quality
- This is a G designated lens, not ED series - Nikon Part #1928
- Accepts 62mm filters (see sidebar)
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 "Worth the money" 2009-11-25
By Houston Texan (Houston TX USA)
This is the cheapest Nikkor zoom lens that will get you to 300mm, so is the build quality. The lens feel little cheaper next to my 18-105VR ED lens.

I have shot the Moon with this lens. It came out good with all the fine details of the moon.

But the lens is very slow to focus. I used this lens in an air show. It took lot of time to focus the fast moving jets.

You would need a tripod if you are zooming all the way and the lighting is not enough. Even on cloudy day light, pictures came out blurry when completely zoomed in. I think this will be the issue with all zoom lens without VR.

Auto Focusing is noisy but I can live that.

But its definitely worth every single penny if you can't afford its expensive clone VR.

You will not be disappointed. Picture quality is very good.

By the way, I have Nikon D90. I don't have any issues using this lens.

I'm completely satisfied with the lens despite some shortcomings.

 "Satisfied customer" 2009-11-11
By Christopher D. Evert (Swartz Creek Michigan)
this lens is not VR, but for the price, the quality is awesome. I'm an ameture just getting started and this has really made a difference in my pictures.

 "Nikkor Telephoto on a Budget for Nikon D90" 2009-11-07
By Jonathan Widmann (Northern VA)
I have a Nikon D90 kit with the 18-105 VR lens, and I wanted more telephoto reach for the kids' sports games etc. I found this 70-300 non-VR lens for one hundred twenty five dollars at Adorama dot com, shipping included, and received it two days later--wow. My impression is that it is definitely a budget lens but it does a pretty good job for the price. It appears to be well-constructed and it is fairly light weight as the overall construction is made of nicely molded composite-type plastic, so it is not flimsy. The lens comes with a hood and the telephoto adjustment action of the barrel is just as smooth as my kit lens. This lens does not have its own built-in autofocus motor, nor an aperature adjustment ring. However, the D90 does have its own AF motor, which handles the auto focus and aperature just fine, it is pretty fast and accurate. If your camera is the D5000/3000 or D40/60 which do not have an AF motor, I would recommend you avoid this lens unless you have a lot of time ad skill to manual focus your shots. The lens is definitely much softer than my kit VR lens, and definitely not tack-sharp, especially at 200 to 300 mm range, and it needs bright sunshine outside to operate well. It's really not an indoor-use lens unless you have a high ISO and some serious flash capability. Even though this lens lacks the vibration reduction (VR) feature, it is possible to hand-hold it and get some really good shots even at the far end of the range. However, a tripod or even a monopod provide much better stability for fast action shots. I also added a Tiffen 62mm polarizing filter on this lens and that seems to make the colors better but doesn't help the sharpness, so I would still recommend using a filter with this lens. Overall, I would say that this lens will scratch your itch if you just want really good far reach, but you're willing to sacrafice the extra tack-sharpness of the five hundred plus dollar VR Nikkor lens.

 "Not fully functional with Digital SLR cameras" 2009-11-05
By R. Daniels (Frisco, TX, United States)
This lens is described in the product description as an auto-focus that will work on digital SLR cameras. While the lens is technically an "auto-focus lens" it is misleading. If you have a digital SLR camera youR lens has a switch on the side that allows the camera to focus the lens when you press the photo button. This lens does not do that. On a digital SLR camera it is just a manual focus lens. I called the seller and they wanted to argue that the lens was auto-focus but did agree to allow me to return the lens. So while the lens was new and the size specified, my complaint is that the description misleads you into thinking that this is a fully autofocus lens compatible and fully functional on digital SLR cameras such as my Nikon D40 it is not.

 "Nikon 70-300mm AF non VR" 2009-09-12
By Justin Durueke (Seattle)
It is a very wonderful lens. I wanted to get the 70-300mm VR but after purchasing this one, I will say I am satisfied and will not be getting the other one. I take so many great pictures with it on my Nikon D5000. I would recommend it to everyone shooting outdoors. It is not the best lens for indoor pictures. The zoom works so well.


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Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SLD DG Macro Lens with built in motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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The built-in motor allows autofocus with all Nikon digital ameras. These lenses incorporate a macro feature with aximum magnification 1:2 at the 300mm focal length. It is suitable for various types of shooting conditions. This telephoto lens has a 1:2 maximum magnification at the 300mm focal length. It is ideal for portraits, sport and other types of photography. SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass provides excellent correction of chromatic aberration. The super multi-layer coating reduces flare and ghosting. High image quality is assured throughout the entire zoom range.

Lens Construction

• 14 Elements in 10 Groups
• Angle of View: 34.3 - 8.2 degrees
• Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 Blades
• Minimum Aperture: F22
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 95-150cm / 37.4-59.1 in.
• Maximum Magnification: 1:4.1 (1:2 Macro mode)
• Filter Size: Diameter 58mm (Rear)
• Filter Size: Bayonet-type Hood
• Diameter: 76.6mm
• Length: 119.5mm
• Weight: 540g/19 oz.
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  - 14 Elements in 10 Groups Lens Construction
  - 34.3 to 8.2 degrees angle of view
  - F22 Minimum Aperture
  - 59.1 (150cm) / 37.4 (95cm) Macro Mode Minimum Focusing Distance
  - 1 - 4.1 / 1 - 2 Macro Mode Maximum Magnification
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   "Well worth the money." 2009-12-30
  By Allen Pierson (Buckhannon, WV)
  I bought this lens as a birthday gift for my wife. We use it with our Canon Digital Rebel XT and it works perfectly. The lens has a very good picture quality and is very easy to attach/remove from the camera. Of course, it comes with lens covers for both ends of the lens and they are very good quality covers; actually, IMO, better than the lens covers that our Canon lens came with. They stay on well and provide great protection for traveling.
  
  
  
  The lens has a switch on it to go from normal photography to macro shots. Overall, I was impressed with the quality and ease of use with macro photos with this lens. It is easy to take good quality macro shots with this lens (and trust me, I'm a beginner!).
  
  
  
  Overall, I am very well pleased with this lens and think you will be too!
  
  
  
   "JUNK!!!" 2009-12-08
  By D. Fanelli (USA)
  Save yourself the trouble. I purchased this lens to use for some basic shots around the house during the Holidays. First, every photo is very soft in the corners. You need to crop the edges away or darken the outer portions of the photo to be usable. More troubling, the AF motor stopped working after aprox 75 shots. Just stopped working and has only a faint clicking noise. Junk!! Going back after 2 days and 75 shots...
  
  
  
  Bought the Nikon 55-200mm AF-S VR today for $50 more and it's sharper, has better contrast and colors, and since it's a Nikkor lens, it should make it past 75 photos.
  
  
  
  You get what you pay for, get the Nikon...
  
  
  
   "Holy picture taking batman!" 2009-12-02
  By Mo (RI)
  Love this lens! I have a Sony DSLR and a Minolta SLR and I love that I can use the lens on both. Picture Quality is great. The lens is heavy, but what do you expect, it's huge.
  
  
  
   "Nice image quality, Autofocus stops working" 2009-11-28
  By valleyblog (Western Massachusetts)
  Let me start by saying this is a great lens for the money as far as image quality and macro features and most reviews here are accurate. But apparently they didn't have the disapointing problem I ran into. After only about 3 days of normal use the autofocus failed and would only turn in one direction. I sent it back for an exchange (Amazon did the exchange with no hassle) and the replacement worked fine for a few days of shooting high school football and wildlife. But then lo and behold, the exact same thing happened again! I don't think it's the camera (Nikon D40) as my 3 other autofocus lenses work fine, and I checked/ cleaned the contacts. The lens was used gently with no rough impact or banging, it just stopped working while shooting pictures. The lens seems to be clicking and struggling to turn in the other direction and appears to be draining the battery doing it, as the lo battery indicator comes on while trying to focus. Then I read a review on the web that said the motor on the Sigma might be too torquey for the plastic gearing, stripping it. I really like the lens's image performance and thought about keeping it anyway, but unfortunatley am going to have to just return it, as 160 bucks is a little too much for a manual focus only lens.
  
  
  
   "Sigma lens for Nikon DLSR" 2009-11-14
  By Amie Martin (ohio)
  I bought this Sigma lens after much consideration. I have used a friend's Nikon lens and it took beautiful pictures. However, being that I am a recreational picture taker and I shoot mainly my boys sports teams, I opted for a more economical lens. I must say that for my needs and for the money difference, so far, this lens has not disapointed me yet. I have shot amazing football pictures and I am very happy with it's performance.
  
  
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Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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The AF-S VR 70-300 f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED is a high-performance super telephoto zoom lens that has been designed to meet the demands of both digital and 35mm format SLR users. It offers a 4.3x zoom with a range of 70-300mm (105-450mm on a DX Nikon D-SLR) and features ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements that ensure superior optical performance. This lens incorporates Nikon's second-generation vibration reduction system (VR II) that allows flexible hand-held shooting by stabilizing the image to the equivalent extent of using a shutter speed that is four stops faster when compared with a conventional lens (as determined by Nikon performance test). The SWM (Silent Wave Motor) and IF (Internal Focusing) ensure fast and quiet focusing action, and the nine-blade rounded diaphragm makes out-of-focus elements blend smoothly to produce natural-looking, harmonious backgrounds.
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Technical Details

- 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Nikon digital SLR cameras
- Vibration Reduction (VRII) minimizes effects of camera shake to produce sharper images
- 2 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements delivers super contrast and resolution performance
- Internal Focus (IF) system provides fast and quiet autofocusing; 4.9-feet close focus range
- Measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 5.6 inches long; weighs 26.3 ounces; 5-year warranty
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 "I would recomend it as low budget lens" 2009-11-30
By Milan Caban (Slovakia)
This lens has very good value/price ratio and basically it is as good as they wrote everywhere about it. I am also very pleased with amazon service as all the products I ordered so far came as I expected. Just from what I read in other reviews people should be more careful and read product descriptions and not just order based on the image. Also I always buy things flaged as IN STOCK.

 "Wonderful lens" 2009-11-29
By R. Taylor (Florida)
I got the lens for my husband for Christmashe last year, has a Nikon D50. It is a great lens, the zoom is great easy to use. Yes is has alittle weith to it but that comes with good construction and stability. I use if for my nwphew's may sports and I don't have to be on the field or against the fence to get close pictures, most I get are from the stands. Mu husband uses it for hunting and brings back some beautiful nature shots. He also takes picures of my butterfly garden and picture of the hummingbirds all come out crip. The zoom is wonderful, no problem with clearity. All in all love the lens.

Pros: great zoom with clear picures

Cons: LITTLE heavy but note enought to cause a problem

 "Great lens for the price" 2009-11-25
By SL (Miami, FL)
I just sold my 70-200mm 2.8 VR and decided to get this lens, much cheaper and lighter. I shot about 100 pictures with my D300 and the result is pretty impressive: Handheld with relatively low speed (100-250), stopped down to 8-11, pictures came out really nice, even at 300mm. VR works well. It's no match to the 70-200mm VR on low light but at 1/4 of the price and 1/2 the weight it's a fantastic deal. I only shoot outdoors and don't miss the 2.8 from the previous lens. Maybe not great for pros but excellent for an amateur like me. BTW, needless to say, Amazon rocks !

 "VR Is Amazing" 2009-11-22
By Ethan Anderson (Houston, TX USA)
I have been very skeptical of Nikon and other brands' vibration reduction claims, but finally decided to give it a try with the Nikon 70-300 VR. The lens is well-made, with a solid feel for a plastic lens. The weight of the glass in this lens probably also adds to the feel of the build quality.



The optics in my lens are outstanding (I'm using a full-frame D700). Wide open in bright light and 300mm, it gets a little soft in the edges, but in virtually all other conditions it's sharp and contrasty. I don't have a high-dollar fixed focal length lens to compare, but I think the vast majority of amateur photographers would be happy with the results from this lens. The zoom range is huge, and I've found it works well as a portrait lens in decent lighting. The minimum focus distance is very long, so it's not great for indoor photography in tight spaces, but it's not really designed for use in that environment to begin with.



The VR works wonders. The first time I really tested my lens, I had just finished a pot of coffee before we headed for the dog park. Even with my hands shaking from the large amount of caffeine I had just stupidly ingested, the image in the viewfinder was stable and still. I was able to walk with the camera pressed to my face and still get good photos of my dog racing around the park. Active mode is extremely helpful when taking photos from a moving vehicle. If you are planning a Safari or any other activity that requires photography from a moving truck, this lens is a must.

 "Outstanding Photo Optics" 2009-11-12
By L. Ho
Quality built. Great to use on my full frame Nikon D700 DSLR. Images are clear and sharp. Resolution excellent.


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