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- High-powered 5.5x DX zoom lens with super-telephoto reach
- Flexible 55-300mm focal length (35 mm equivalent 82.5-450mm)
- Vibration Reduction II (VR II) stabilization system. Allows shutter speeds that are up to 4 stops slower
- Two ED glass elements and one HRI (High Refractive Index) element ensure outstanding optical performance
- SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast, quiet autofocus
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Manufacturer's Description
High-powered zoom lens with super-telephoto reach for use with Nikon’s DX-format SLRs. Designed to make it easy to shoot stunning close-ups, it offers a 5.5x zoom and versatile 55-300 mm focal range. Nikon’s second-generation Vibration Reduction system delivers sharp results, even for hand-held telephoto shots. Great value for money, this lens is ideal for entry-level SLR users as well as for more experienced photographers who want a second lens to increase their zoom range.
Product Description
Nikon 55-300mm VR f/4.5-5.6G AF-S DX Nikkor Lens
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97 of 99 people found the following review helpful
This is a superb lens at a great price. I was unsure how it would work with my humble Nikon D40 but I am delighted. The build quality is excellent (even better than my 55-200 Nikon as the base ring is metal, rather than plastic). I've only had it about 2 weeks but I have tried it in a number of situations and light conditions. Bearing in mind I'm a complete amateur I think the results are very good, partly, I think, due to the VR. The cat & church pictures above are posted to show the quality at different distances. Obviously makes my little light bodied D40 feel a bit 'front heavy' but its worth it for the quality it brings to distant shots.
95 of 97 people found the following review helpful
I bought this lens to use with my Nikon D3100 DSLR kit. I am relatively new to DSLR photography and wanted a lens that I wouldn't have to keep changing in the field.
I was pleased with the kit lens that came with the D3100 (18-55mm) and this second lens maintains that trend in terms of ease of operation and clarity of results. There is a built in auto-focus motor and it is easy to zoom manually using the wide rubber surround. Being a 55mm to 300mm lens it covers a wide range of scenarios without too much compromise. For example, I had previously been using a Panasonic DMC FZ38 superzoom bridge camera with an 18x maximum zoom to capture wildlife shots etc. This Nikon lens gives a similar level of zoom capability but with even greater clarity. It can also cope well with shots that require less zoom and bit of a wider angle, although, clearly it can't go as wide as the 18-55mm kit lens. This means in certain circumstances you have to change lenses in the field. The Nikon 55-300mm lens also has a highly effective anti-shake (Nikon VR - Vibration Reduction) mechanism - I was concerned at how I would keep a lens of this magification steady at full zoom, but, I need not have been as the VR is very good.
The Nikon 55-300mm lens is supplied with a lens cap, lens hood and storage bag which provides protection against dust etc. but the bag is no substitute for the protection of a proper case or compartment in your camera bag.
An alternative approach to delivering even greater versatility might be to buy your DSLR in "body only form" e.g. without a kit lens and buy an 18-270mm or similar lens possibly from a third party such as Tamron - budget wise this would work out at a similar cost to adding this lens to the D3100 kit (e.g. the camera plus 18-55mmm lens), provide almost the same versatility and reduce the need to change lenses in the field.
I am sure serious photographers could find shortcomings with this lens but as a simple hobby photographer it delivers the quality and versatility I am seeking at a reasonable price. On that basis, I am delighted with my purchase, and, therefore, this Nikon lens comes recommended.
I was pleased with the kit lens that came with the D3100 (18-55mm) and this second lens maintains that trend in terms of ease of operation and clarity of results. There is a built in auto-focus motor and it is easy to zoom manually using the wide rubber surround. Being a 55mm to 300mm lens it covers a wide range of scenarios without too much compromise. For example, I had previously been using a Panasonic DMC FZ38 superzoom bridge camera with an 18x maximum zoom to capture wildlife shots etc. This Nikon lens gives a similar level of zoom capability but with even greater clarity. It can also cope well with shots that require less zoom and bit of a wider angle, although, clearly it can't go as wide as the 18-55mm kit lens. This means in certain circumstances you have to change lenses in the field. The Nikon 55-300mm lens also has a highly effective anti-shake (Nikon VR - Vibration Reduction) mechanism - I was concerned at how I would keep a lens of this magification steady at full zoom, but, I need not have been as the VR is very good.
The Nikon 55-300mm lens is supplied with a lens cap, lens hood and storage bag which provides protection against dust etc. but the bag is no substitute for the protection of a proper case or compartment in your camera bag.
An alternative approach to delivering even greater versatility might be to buy your DSLR in "body only form" e.g. without a kit lens and buy an 18-270mm or similar lens possibly from a third party such as Tamron - budget wise this would work out at a similar cost to adding this lens to the D3100 kit (e.g. the camera plus 18-55mmm lens), provide almost the same versatility and reduce the need to change lenses in the field.
I am sure serious photographers could find shortcomings with this lens but as a simple hobby photographer it delivers the quality and versatility I am seeking at a reasonable price. On that basis, I am delighted with my purchase, and, therefore, this Nikon lens comes recommended.
51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Although I didn't buy my Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Lens through Amazon (where most my online shopping is done), I felt this was the best place to put a review.
I bought this lens to compliment my Nikon D40 with kit lens, and it compliments it superbly. The quality of image at 300mm focal zoom is outstanding, probably due largely to the Vibration Reduction.
After debating between the 55-200mm and 55-300mm models, I'm really pleased with choosing this model, especially with the extra focus and the fact it wasn't substantially more expensive.
One small word of "warning" for anyone with a D40 or D3000 with kit lens looking to buy this, it is (inevitably) a bit fair larger than the kit lens, so you may want to consider this when thinking about your size of bag, or wanting to keep having your DSLR as a "carry-around" model. However it's not exactly massive and it's relatively light.
Top, top lens.
I bought this lens to compliment my Nikon D40 with kit lens, and it compliments it superbly. The quality of image at 300mm focal zoom is outstanding, probably due largely to the Vibration Reduction.
After debating between the 55-200mm and 55-300mm models, I'm really pleased with choosing this model, especially with the extra focus and the fact it wasn't substantially more expensive.
One small word of "warning" for anyone with a D40 or D3000 with kit lens looking to buy this, it is (inevitably) a bit fair larger than the kit lens, so you may want to consider this when thinking about your size of bag, or wanting to keep having your DSLR as a "carry-around" model. However it's not exactly massive and it's relatively light.
Top, top lens.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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nikon 55-300mm lens. took loads of great photos of wildlife whilst on holiday on norfolk broads. really clear and great zoom. loving it already!
Published 3 days ago by graz126
Superb lens
I have recently changed from Sony to Nikon and had purchased a Tamron 70-300 to give me the reach I required but was unhappy with the Tamron due to 'stiffness' of operation. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Mel M
Crisp, clear results.
I'm very pleased I bought this lens, it's perfect. I first used it at a children's party -- it's great to have a distance when photographing children playing, was very pleased with... Read more
Published 26 days ago by kd
Quality product that does the job.
We purchased this for outside action shots of our son's sports activities. It has performed well with the Nikon D5100 camera, and helped produce great shots. Read more
Published 1 month ago by LMS123
Excellent Lens
I bought this lens as a compromise, I only had a 18-55 Nikkor lens so needed more range. Ideally I needed 500mm for wildlife shots but cost and practicality had to be considered. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Yahoops
Very pleased with this lens
Nikon 55 300 VR
I bought this lens because it covers a good range, is compact and light. I own top end Nikon gear including FX bodies and the mighty 200 to 400 F4 and 70 to... Read more
I bought this lens because it covers a good range, is compact and light. I own top end Nikon gear including FX bodies and the mighty 200 to 400 F4 and 70 to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Richard Pearn
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Lens
Delivery & packing was good.The lens was not used and due to the nature of the problem did not think it appropriate to downgrade it's rating. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Terandor
Great lens ... should be in everyones kit!
I was 3 months trying to decide which telephoto lens to have for my Nikon D5000. I am relatively new to the world of photography. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Arlene
Top Quality
I was amazed at the speed this company delivered!
The lens was bought to fit my Nikon D5100 and I am really impressed with the build quality
and finish. Read more
The lens was bought to fit my Nikon D5100 and I am really impressed with the build quality
and finish. Read more
Published 2 months ago by photobug
Fantastic
This lens has a great range, I've managed to capture some really nice close ups that I couldn't have even dreamt of with my 18-55mm lens. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jay Flaxman
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