Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras |
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography
List Price: $669.00
Buy New: $415.00
You Save: $254.00 (38%)
Rating:  106 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4.3
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 3.1 x 3.1
MPN: 2161
Model: 2161
UPC: 018208021611
EAN: 0182080216110
ASIN: B000HJPK2C
Release Date: October 25, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: This lens is new in original box with all original accessories. Was taken out of box and mounted on a camera just once to take two test pictures. Let me know if you want to see detailed close up pictures of the lens.
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Features:
| • | 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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Product Description
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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Customer Reviews: Read 101 more reviews...
 Very nice lense but it's a little heavy... December 1, 2008
A. SALHA (Paris, France)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recommend this lens. I have been using it for few months now and I am very satisfied with it. It's heavy if you want to cary it the whole day in a long walk. It's very sharp up to 200mm and sharp enough at 300mm. I can't always blame the lense as I shoot very far objects and the haze make the picture look not so sharp (I haven't used UV filters with it yet; they are still on the way to be delivered).
Buy this lense now if you really need it or wait for the AF-S version of 80-400mm VR if you can wait maybe few months or maybe a year (or even more - just an estimation about its release in 2009/2010 but it will be at least 3 times the price of this one). If your budget is around few hundred bucks, trust me, this lens is the one if you need telephoto ranges on a DX body!
Outstanding Lens for the Price November 16, 2008
G. Witenske
The product was exactly as described and well worth the price. If you shoot outside sports photography - this is the lens that will deliver quality results at a great price. Working with my Nikon D80 SLR from the football sidelines, I could take excellent action shots and closeups, even from the other side of the field. The product also was packed well, shipped promptly and arrived in excellent shape when promised. It was the most expensive product I have ever purchased from Amazon and I would do so again in the future based on this experience.
Great lens September 30, 2008
Michael A. Taylor (Sanford, Fl. USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras is fantastic. I have a Nikon D-100 camera. I took pictures of the two shuttles on their pads this weekend and they were great. From 3 miles away the shuttles look like they are just across the road.
300mm zoom lens September 17, 2008
D. H. Burger
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This lens does a fine job of bring in a good photo of a distance object.
Just what the doctor order!!
Great lens August 28, 2008
Luka Tambaca
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an amazing lens, considering I payed only $455 for it.
Sharpness is very good throughout the range accept 300mm. VR feature comes in quite handy and helps in many situations.
All in all great product and great deal.
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