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2021-12-23T10:16:36

Rated 5 out of 5

its a really sharp nikkor lens

its a really sharp nikkor lens however on my Nikon D7000s I find it hunts & pecks for even stationary subjects if that doesnt bother you or you arent shooting moving subjects its a great lens the "G" gelded works on about 90% of nikon cameras its a FX full frame lens or 35mm capable lens add 1.5 X crop factor or 42 to 450mm for DX crop cameras

MIKE P.

2021-01-14T08:46:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 70-300 lens

Lens arrived in perfect condition and better than expected. It was listed as used but looks and performs like new. Love it!!!

JOANNE B.

2020-06-16T08:07:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Good

It is a good product thank you .

JOE B.

2020-04-30T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good economy lens

I have been using this lens on my 2 cameras for years now, it’s a lightweight and quick focusing when lighting is good, slower focus in poor light, but still gets the job done!

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2020-03-18T09:17:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome lens for a great price

It works super well with portraits and sports. Great price for a great lens.

Charmaine H.

2019-12-24T07:49:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon Lens 70-300mm

This lens fits all Nikon & delivers a great distance lens at a reasonable price

James A.

2019-05-30T19:29:15

Rated 5 out of 5

High School Graduation

Beautiful lense, easy to attach to camera, was able to take incredibly clear, close up pictures at quite a distance.

Joanna M.

2018-07-30T15:29:03

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent rating

Lens was everything I was hoping for. I'm just learning the best ways to use it and I believe I will truly appreciate this product.

BETH K.

2018-02-15T15:26:17

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

This lens was Easy to use and worked with the automatic settings. My pictures are very clear and crisp. I love the lens. I would highly recommend it.

Carmen M.

2017-08-17T09:37:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing!

Fantastic lens. Sharp as a tack, and the VR works perfectly. I bought it mostly for Air Shows, where the Nikon 1's fast focusing shines, but it's so much fun to use that I've been using it for all kinds of photography: birds and animals, details of old buildings, even portraits. It's big for a Nikon 1 lens, but tiny for it's reach. A bit expensive, but worth every penny

Scott P.

2017-02-21T08:23:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Great first impression!

Initial impression is that's it's a beautifully clear, fast autofocusing well balanced lens; just getting started using it, more to come as I get more experience with it.

Thomas J.

2017-01-01T16:22:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens! Great price!

Great lens for this amount of money!

Michele U.

2017-01-01T15:36:18

Rated 5 out of 5

new Lens

This was a Christmas present and I have just gotten started trying it out. I am really having fun and am really pleased with the exposures I'm getting

Ellen L.

2016-12-27T02:00:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Great addition to my camera equipment.

This lens opens up a new dimension for long range photography. A GREAT addition to my photo bag!

David R.

2016-12-09T11:22:35

Rated 5 out of 5

Performs well

This lens was also on the lower end of the pricing scale but it has performed extremely well. I take astrophotography pictures using this lens with a Nikon D810-A and the images are much better than I expect. Even when pointing straight up there is no sliding out of focus. I would definitely recommend this lens.

KEITH W.

2016-12-05T16:50:12

Rated 4 out of 5

Christmas Gift

We purchased this as a Christmas gift for our adult daughter. It was on her wish list. We are unable to give an honest evaluation since we aren't the ones using it. Purchase process was easy and very quick and the lens arrived safely and well packed. The evaluation above reflects the purchase process and not the lens itself!

Maureen S.

2016-11-15T12:01:15

Rated 3 out of 5

Inexpensive Lens purchased to test my resolve to spend a few grand on a pro lens.

I have been flirting with the idea of dropping a few grand on a pro tele lens in the 300 to 400 mm range. My fear was/is that I would not use the beast enough to justify the amount spent. This lens was my fall back position to test my resolve to bet my retirement on a pro lens. To be sure it is a bottom shelf plastic lens that would be vulnerable with rough use. The absence of VR necessitates a tripod, and f4.5 isn't going to win any races and low light environments are not its forte. That said the photos have been sharp and the fun factor is high. For occasional use I think this is a very practical choice. If I find I am shooting a bunch at extended ranges I will undoubtedly upgrade. If I only use it on rare circumstances it will stay in my bag for a long time.

Gail S.

2016-11-12T05:45:02

Rated 5 out of 5

The clarity of the lens is stunning

The clarity of the lens is stunning. This lens spends most of it's time on my little V2, it's as good as any of the full frame prime big lenses I have owned. Incredible reach, and it's sharp wide open.

rich c.

2016-10-16T11:10:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Very light and takes great pictures. I like the 67mm filter size, I can use one polarizer for 2 lenses

Leo K.

2016-09-05T15:52:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent service and a quality product

Excellent service and a quality product

Ron D.

2016-08-30T18:44:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent service and product

Excellent lens for the price. Highly recommend Adorama and their products...

Glenn M.

2016-08-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Otimo produto

Otima lente com excelente custo beneficio, foco muito rápido, o detalhe e que só funciona nas cameras com motor de foco tipo: d90, d50, d70, d80, d7000...

SALMISTAARN

2016-08-20T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Expande possibilidades com baixo custo

Utilizo ela numa D3200, então as minhas opiniões são em cima dessa configuração: como ela não tem motor de foco, tenho que usar com foco manual, o que é um pouco mais trabalhoso que o normal, mas como sou da velha guarda, isso não me incomoda muito. A falta do VR também não é um problema difícil de lidar. ( tripé ou alta velocidade ajudam ) Ela é uma lente escura, principalmente em 300mm, mas isso não quer dizer que não há solução, o uso do tripé combinado com ISO alta, resolve desde que não se incomode muito com o granulado. fotografar pássaros com ela é um desafio, já que os melhores momentos são ao nascer ou entardecer quando não há muita luz, e eles não param quietos, porém gratificante. objetos rápidos também precisam de muita atenção e pericia. já em condições de muita luz ela funciona muito bem. ou seja se for fazer paisagem ou arquitetura a luz do dia, ela é a sua lente, embora obviamente ( nessa faixa de preço ) há uma distorção leve da lente. tem uns dois anos que considero essa compra, a promoção deste site me animou, e não me arrependo, ela expandiu minhas possibilidades a um custo baixo. já que, como a minha câmera e "cropada" , ela vira quase uma 450 mm

luca

2016-08-14T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Tenho Interesso.

Olá, Tenho uma Nikon D5200, essa lente pode ser usada nessa Câmera?

Reginaldo

2016-08-12T14:32:51

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Equipment !

I have never own NIKKOR Lenses , and im surprise with most results , is quite sharp and the price is right . Thanks Adorama for your help. Oscar Photo Art.

OSCAR S.

2016-08-12T09:50:23

Rated 3 out of 5

a goo price fort an old lens

over all it is a good lens for normal life. also it is from a old lens, so it is is not sharp and focus soft, for example, it is not as sharp as 18 - 55 mm AF-S lens. But for the price it is an option for beginner and hobbyist to get a telephoto zoom lens.It is bot good and bad at all.

XIANG C.

2016-07-02T21:24:18

Rated 4 out of 5

Good everything

Good everything , no complaints

Jesus M.

2016-05-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ótima lente!!

Ótimo produto!! Vale muito a pena, ótimo custo benefício, o fato dela não possuir o VR não me atrapalha pois uso mais em ambiente externo e claro, então normalmente fotógrafo com velocidade mais alta. É uma lente muito nítida!!!

Eltonoliveirafotografia

2016-04-25T08:37:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Powerful, lightweight & compact

My review title basically says it all. This lens brings power associated with larger DSLR lenses to the mirror-less Nikon1 world. Fast autofocus and good vibration control. Can't wait to get more use with it this Summer.

John C.

2016-02-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A good len for the money

I bought this len in 2013, still use it with my D80...taken excellent boxing photos indoors and outdoor especially during day light, very clear. It has no VR and autofocus does work with D80 so that a plus. I just bought the D7200 with two lens deal but I am also keeping this len for back up. You can really beat the price for the value of photos.

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Nikon 70-300mm Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Nikon

  • MPN

    1928

  • Lens Series

    Nikon G

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Standard to Telephoto Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    N/A

  • Closest Focus Distance

    4.9 ft.

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    N/A

  • Focal Length

    70-300mm

  • Angle Of View

    FX Format 34-8 deg. / DX Format 22-5 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/32

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/4.5-5.6

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.17x

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    N/A

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    62mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    13 Elements / 9 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    N/A

  • Dimensions

    4.6 x 2.9" (116.84 x 73.66mm)

  • Weight

    16.5oz / 467g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    None

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

  • UPC Code

    018208019281

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Love this lens

By Ashley R.

The title sums this lens up well. I love this lens, and a good upgrade from the 18-55mm kit lens. Although, I wish I could have bought the VR version, I am completely happy without it. My images generally turn out great even without it. I use this on my D3100, and even though I have to manually focus(which I did even with my kit lens) it works perfectly fine, where some people online were saying it doesn't work well with my camera model. Over all, it's amazing for it's price and zoom range.

Excellent performance despite the cheap price.

By nastanir

First of all it does not have VR and won't auto focus on D3100. For that there is AF-S 55-300 VR at almost 3 times the price of this one (online). This is also one of he two cheapest priced lens in the entire Nikon catalog. So I was hesitant if it is worth buying. It is worth if you are looking for a decent telephoto zoom, won't mind manual focusing, and usually taking pictures during the day. Picture quality is sharp (better than I expected), way better than your 10x point & shoot or SLR loo...

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For anyone seeking a high quality telephoto zoom lens for portraits and action photography at a very affordable price, the Nikon AF Zoom Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Lens is a great solution.

This very compact telephoto zoom lens is fully compatible with the Nikon N65 as well as Nikon's Professional D-series Digital SLR, 35mm Professional F5, F100, N80, N75 and Advanced Photo System Pronea cameras. Compact and lightweight, with a comfortable, well-balanced feel, the 4.3x zoom lens is ideal for candid shots, portraits, travel and sports photography.

A key design element considered that the newest Nikon SLR models have built-in aperture control (via the Command Dial), and therefore do not require that the lens have an aperture control ring. With this point in mind, the G lenses omit the aperture ring, resulting a lighter and more compact lens.

NOTE: G-type Nikkor lenses are fully compatible with the F5, F100, N80, N65, N60, N50, N4004-series, PRONEA 6i, PRONEA S, D100 and D-series (or any newer model, except D40/D40x & D60) cameras. They are not compatible with other Nikon cameras. For the F4, N90-series, N70, N8008-series and N6006 cameras, only programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure mode can be used.

Note! AF not supported by D40,D40x, D60, D3000 & D5000 cameras.

Nikon 70-300mm 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
  • Note! AF does not work with D40, D40X, D60, D3000 & D5000 cameras.

What's in the box:

  • Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom NIKKOR Lens
  • HB-26 Lens Hood
  • Front and Rear Lens Caps
  • Nikon 1 Year Warranty