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This high-power, high-performance 4.3x telephoto zoom with VR image stabilization lens allows better hand-held telephoto shooting ED glass.
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Nikon 70300mm AFS VR f4556G IFED Lens JAA795DA Cameras Camera Accessories
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120 of 121 people found the following review helpful
By D. Palmer
I have traded in my D version 70-300 for the new VR and so far I don't regret it. The optical quality is very good, probably slightly sharper and higher contrast than its predecessor. The VR capability is extraordinary. It becomes possible to take handheld telephoto shots that previously could only work on a tripod. For instance, today I shot waves breaking on rocks at 300mm (450mm equivalent) at 1/30 second, with amazingly sharp rocks and lots of water movement.
The build quality of this lens is similar to the 18-70mm DX Nikon, which it complements beautifully. The major differences with the older 70-300mm Nikon lens are in size and weight. It's much bulkier and about 40% heavier, which becomes very noticable with one of the lighter budget Nikon DSLRs. Also the zoom ring is much tighter; Nikon have possibly responded to earlier complaints about zoom creep on the old D lens (but have maybe slightly overcompensated).
The build quality of this lens is similar to the 18-70mm DX Nikon, which it complements beautifully. The major differences with the older 70-300mm Nikon lens are in size and weight. It's much bulkier and about 40% heavier, which becomes very noticable with one of the lighter budget Nikon DSLRs. Also the zoom ring is much tighter; Nikon have possibly responded to earlier complaints about zoom creep on the old D lens (but have maybe slightly overcompensated).
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By David Sewell
I'll be upfront, unlike at least one other reviewer of this lens, I do have the heavyweight, expensive f2.8 version, and I wouldn't swap that lens for this one. However, it is difficult to take a heavy lens on an airplane. Even if you can find the baggage allowance for a heavy lens, you still have to lug the thing around with you when you get to your destination. I therefore bought this relatively lightlens for a recent holiday, when I knew that I would be out on foot for 5-6 hours at a time. Did I miss the two extra f-stops at the top end? Frankly yes, I did, but having said that the lens performed beautifully and did everything I could reasonably (and unreasonably!) ask of it. The colour balance is great, the lens is sharp (except possibly in the corners), the VR works fine, and, most importantly when travelling, the weight is light. All in all a great lens for an active holiday.
Downsides are that the focusing ring can be difficult to find when the camera is up to your eye, the maximum aperture is too small to use an extender with it (I shoot mainly wildlife at 300mm-600mm), and the lens coating comes off a little too easily in the jungle - be sure to buy a UV filter to go with it. That last one is not a weakness of this particular lens, it applies to any lens you buy.
Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes, every time.
Downsides are that the focusing ring can be difficult to find when the camera is up to your eye, the maximum aperture is too small to use an extender with it (I shoot mainly wildlife at 300mm-600mm), and the lens coating comes off a little too easily in the jungle - be sure to buy a UV filter to go with it. That last one is not a weakness of this particular lens, it applies to any lens you buy.
Would I recommend it to a friend? Yes, every time.
188 of 193 people found the following review helpful
By I. B. Harvey
After owning the G and DX 70 300 lenses I have found this one to be very slightly sharper. The fringing is less on this lens than the other two. The 70 - 300 G lens is incredible value and mine was just as good image quality as the DX version. The focusing on this VR version is faster and quieter than the previous versions. VR works great but noticed a strange anomaly with the VR. If you sit down or rest against any fixed object then this reduces the effectiveness of the VR system. Also a useful tip is if you take many consecutive shots standing up you may find one of them very sharp. In fact using this technique I have taken a 300mm shot at 1/4 sec shutter speed tack sharp. I have proved that you must switch off VR when taking pictures (and the 18-200mm) at normal to high shutter speeds as VR takes the edge off of the picture when it is not needed. This lens is great. Stop it down one stop and the whole 70 - 300 is very sharp. I have taken a hand held shot of the moon with VR enabled and got a very nice picture showing the craters and scars across the moons surface. Very pleased with it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great piece of kit and at such a good price how can it be beaten.
Detail can be obtained from two miles away without using a tripod I cannot wait to give it a good test
Published 10 days ago by trainman
5.0 out of 5 stars
70-300 you beauty
I use this with my Nikon D5100. Being a DX format camera and this lens is an FX format one, the range I get is 105-450 and boy it looks hot, takes nice pictures and an amuse to... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Andy B
1.0 out of 5 stars
It`s broken!!
Nikon AF-S VR 70-300 f/4.5-5.6G IF-EDAlthough it has worked fine since i bought it used from Amazon, it has now developed a major fault. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Markbusa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ecellent lens
I have 18-35mm FX wide and 24-120mm f4 FX .. I needed a good tele zoom and the 70-200mm would be very overlapping with my current lenses .. It is an excellent lens . good build .. Read more
Published 27 days ago by hewcanon
5.0 out of 5 stars
A most serious lens.
In the past I've had budget zooms and paid the price in the resulting disappointing images. With this lens, there's a much better feel to both the weight and the precision with... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mohne Buster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does the job perfectly
What more could you ask for. It does what it says on the tin. Easy to change over the lenses and attaches to the main body of the camera with a satisfying lock that convinces you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hogwartsseeker
5.0 out of 5 stars
nikon lens
I rate this lens very highly a very good lens for my Nikon 7000 takes very sharp pictures at full focul length
Published 2 months ago by S. Baker
2.0 out of 5 stars
It broke!
I bought this lens to replace a Nikon 55-200 vr which I gave to my son. It was a great lens but I was looking for the longer focal length and an improvement in quality. Read more
Published 2 months ago by tiposx
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great lens
If you are thinking of buying this lens stop thinking and order it i love the AFS VR 70-300 f/4.5.6g if -ed IM getting some great wildlife shot and not to heavy to carry around... Read more
Published 2 months ago by motorhome 1
5.0 out of 5 stars
First class lens
A first class zoom lens. Not too heavy (although not exactly light) it is easy to use and provides excellent results. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bruce M
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