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Product Features
- Compact and lightweight 4.3x zoom lens
- Perfect for candids, portraits, travel and sports photography
- Nikon optics provide great picture quality
- 4.9 (1.5m) minimum focusing distance allows you to achieve stunning close-ups at all focal lengths
- Not compatible with D40/D40x/D60/D5000
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The AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G is a portable telephoto zoom lens featuring Nikon quality optics, high-performance Nikon Super Integrated Coating and a rounded diaphragm opening, which makes out-of-focus elements appear more natural.This lens is the first in a new line of G-type Nikkor lenses, which are designed with no aperture rings. With the G-type Nikkor lens, the aperture should be selected on the camera body for aperture-priority auto and manual exposure mode. The lens is fully compatible with the F5, F100, F80, F65, F60, F50, F-401-series, PRONEA 600i, PRONEA S and D1 cameras.The AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G lens represents a new level of operational ease for Nikon users - -even first-time SLR users.
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203 of 204 people found the following review helpful
The G type lenses were originally introduced as budget Nikon optics for AF cameras. There are two main mechanical differences from the D type lenses. First, they don't have any aperture settings at all as this is to be handled by the camera, and, second, they are external rather than internal focussing. Nikon have subsequently released higher quality G type lenses after market research showed that most professionals didn't use the aperture ring any more. This particular lens, however, has the cheaper optics.
I bought this to use with the D100, which was Nikon's first sub £2000 digital SLR, and is technically classified by them as 'professional' equipment. Nikon digitals have a magnification factor of approximately 1.5 x because the CCD sensor is only the size of APS film, not full frame 35mm. Effectively, therefore, this lens goes up to a 450mm equivalent, which is very long for a zoom lens.
All zoom lenses suffer by contrast with prime lenses. As a budget Nikkor, this lens clearly isn't competing with Nikon's premium zooms. On the other hand, at between one half and one third of the price, it's a very attractive option for rounding out the longer end of your outfit.
We liked the overall compactness and light weight of this lens, although we didn't like the generally cheap and plasticky feel. The autofocus works smoothly and the lens doesn't drain the battery too much. On the other hand, we found it to be a little soft at the extreme end. This may be a result of UV haze, and it would probably be worth experimenting with a stronger UV filter than the standard Skylight. Speaking of filters, we were pleased that the thread is only 62mm, as this makes fixed filters much cheaper.
At f4.0 to 5.6 this is never going to be the fastest lens in your bag. I use it a lot with a monopod. You can also use faster film (or push process it) or, on digital, up the effective film speed to round the 1600 mark. At 1600, the slight softness of the lens is not going to bother you very much anyway.
I like having this lens in my bag. I don't do a lot of extreme range shooting, and I wouldn't really want to invest a huge amount of money in a long prime lens or premium quality zoom. Having this lens in the bag means I can be confident of getting _a_ shot when I need the extremes, and it's physically light enough for me to take it everywhere.
Having said everything about this being a budget zoom, it _is_ still a Nikkor lens, and I would rather have this than an equivalent independent. In an ideal world I would have a range of long prime lenses at f2.8. In the real world, this is a good balance between cost, speed, quality and convenience.
92 of 93 people found the following review helpful
I was looking for a reasonably priced medium to long zoom for my Nikon F80. the 70-300mm seemed a good choice!
On delivery I was a bit disappointed at how light and plastic the lens felt - would it be fragile?
After shooting about twenty rolls of film through this lens I have to say I am pleasantly surprised - optical rendition is crisp and sharp. Focus is fast and responsive too, could this be because the lens motors have less weight to move in order to achieve focus? In comparison with my Tokina 24-200mm which is a very sturdy lump of metal and glass, the Nikon 70-300mm f4.0 to f5.6 zoom seems to focus about twice as fast.
I found this lens to be very good for action, wildlife and sports photography with very good results at the 300mm end when stopped down to f8. Although at such apertures, you need fast film (ISO 800+) to get the best out of it.
I also tried this lens on my Fuji Finepix S2 which is basically a converted digitalised Nikon F80, it performed well and provided an effective zoom range from 105mm to 450mm care of the the 1.5x multiplication factor when using lenses with this camera
I would not part with this lens, its cheap, robust and capable of producing very good images!
On delivery I was a bit disappointed at how light and plastic the lens felt - would it be fragile?
After shooting about twenty rolls of film through this lens I have to say I am pleasantly surprised - optical rendition is crisp and sharp. Focus is fast and responsive too, could this be because the lens motors have less weight to move in order to achieve focus? In comparison with my Tokina 24-200mm which is a very sturdy lump of metal and glass, the Nikon 70-300mm f4.0 to f5.6 zoom seems to focus about twice as fast.
I found this lens to be very good for action, wildlife and sports photography with very good results at the 300mm end when stopped down to f8. Although at such apertures, you need fast film (ISO 800+) to get the best out of it.
I also tried this lens on my Fuji Finepix S2 which is basically a converted digitalised Nikon F80, it performed well and provided an effective zoom range from 105mm to 450mm care of the the 1.5x multiplication factor when using lenses with this camera
I would not part with this lens, its cheap, robust and capable of producing very good images!
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
There has been much criticism of this lens but for the cost of it - and given decent light so the speed can be cranked up - I think it's great. This and my D70 have produced some fabulous, sharp images even at 300mm but on a normal, English winter day it struggles.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Unsharp at full docal length and high chromatic aberration; BUT...
I have had this lens for years now and have used it on a Nikon F55, an F65 a D200 and on a D7000.
All these cameras have their own AF motor, which is needed for the lens to... Read more
All these cameras have their own AF motor, which is needed for the lens to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by JJ
Well worth its low price
I bought one used for £40, it was to help extend the very small range of lenses I had available to use with my Fuji S2 pro. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. M. Regan
budget lens
Well, what can i say about this lens other than, for the money, it really is great. There is no VR, but the cheapest i have found this lens with VR was at the time £450.00. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nick
inquire auto-focus with your camera please
Am using a Nikon D3100 camera and was so excited when i finally bought a long range lens.My excitement was cut short when i realized this lens cannot auto focus with a Nikon... Read more
Published 7 months ago by OTWOM
good lens
70-300 is a good one to have in your bag..i shoot on film still and it performs well and gives me good image quality.. Read more
Published 8 months ago by sugabear
Excellent if you are prepared to work around the restrictions
I have the now rare ED version of this lens - the optics are identical according to every review I've seen (the ED element is a marketing gimmick basically) although the build... Read more
Published 10 months ago by AM
Good lens but double check camera compatibility
After receiving the Nikon Nikkor AF 70-300mm f4-5.6 G I was pleasantly surprised with its build quality; especially given its comparatively low price. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. Duncan James Hardy
Nikon lense
This is a useful lense and a good addition to my complement of accessories. Initial results are encouraging and I have no doubt that progress will be rapid from here.
Published 18 months ago by I. Fraser
Only for a very low price
You should only consider this lens if you find it at a very low price. I got mine really, really cheap and ended up selling it anyway. Read more
Published 19 months ago by tbuyer
Great deal
Got a perfect lens as per my requirenment that too for a great price.
Worth deal..
Thanks Amazon.
Worth deal..
Thanks Amazon.
Published on 1 July 2009 by Mandar Kharkar
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