Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Vibration Reduction NIKKOR Lens - Refurbished by Nikon U.S.A.

2023-01-05T12:55:22

Purchased as a refurbished lens before the 2020 shutdown so I didn't really get a chance to take it out and use it before the warranty expired. When I did finally get to do some shooting the lens was slow and clunky. I ended up mostly avoiding it and then it finally just stopped focusing all together, both in auto and manual. Obviously I got a dud, I just wish that I had known while it was still returnable.

JENNIFER W.

2021-12-23T10:16:36

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.

2021-02-22T18:19:54

Amazing lens, extremely underrated and underpriced. Im a 16 year old proffesional photographer (started with a coolpix w150 when i was 8) and i also work on lenses. This is amazing. The sharpness, microcontrast, af, build, controls, size...i love it. I wrote it off, since i thought it was only a 70-300 kit lens. I couldnt be more wrong. Yes, its a 70-300 kit lens, but it is amazing. The vr ll is almost as good as the vc on my tamron 24-70 2.8. Great on my d600 as well as a d850.

D600kid

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2021-01-14T08:46:55

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

It is a good product thank you .

JOE B.

2020-04-30T20:00:00

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!

None

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2020-03-18T09:17:56

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

Charmaine H.

2019-12-24T07:49:56

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

James A.

2019-05-30T19:29:15

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

Joanna M.

2018-10-18T20:00:00

I've used this product for nature photography and I can say it hasn't disappointed. The zoom is quite good with stunning results.

mshenga

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2018-07-30T15:29:03

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

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

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

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.

2017-01-05T19:00:00

My name is Doug Ward and I am a Professional Photographer. I have been taking great photos with this lens for over four years now. I can take very sharp images of wildlife while hand holding the camera, with a wide aperture setting such as f6.3. The Nikon Vibration Reduction (VRII) really works wonderful. If you have a little more time to photograph your subject, the lens will work at its peak performance on a good tripod with a remote. If you purchase this lens, I am sure you will be as happy as I am with the AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G Lens

Photopro

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2017-01-01T16:22:19

Great lens for this amount of money!

Michele U.

2017-01-01T15:36:18

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.

2016-12-30T19:00:00

Have had this lens in my camera bag for almost 10 years and it has never disappointed. Have used it on both my digital cameras (D300 and D610) as well as my F100 for everything including wildlife and sports photography. Sharp at all settings, quick autofocus, and overall great contrast and image quality.

HDPhoto

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2016-12-28T19:00:00

Bought this lens to take photos next year for D3 football at the recommendations of Nikon support. Also love birds and wildlife. Before this FX camera my best camera was a Nikon sure shot. This is my second day using the lens, out the back door nearing sunset. Photos taken at 7K and cropped. not too bad. This camera D750 is the biggest gift I have ever gotten for myself, and it is going to make getting old a blast!

Hassyny

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2016-12-27T02:00:04

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

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

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

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

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

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

Leo K.

2016-09-22T20:00:00

I purchased this after reading several glowing reviews – actually, comments in reviews for other lenses that said they preferred this one – and deciding it met my needs for bird photography. The first one I received was very noisy, with a lot of grinding while it tried to autofocus continuously. Images were soft or not in at all in focus. I tried tests, shooting road signs in broad daylight, and edges weren't crisp. I tried another lens, a Nikkor 55-200mm, which worked so much better. I decided I had a defective unit and returned it to the seller for a replacement. The second unit was a little better with finding focus – no so much constantly seeking – but still noisy when it did. But the focus was even fuzzier, with bright objects having a strong aura surrounding them. I also sent this unit back, this time for a refund while I decide what I'm going to do next. Did I just get two lemons or was my experience typical with this lens?

LeeJ

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2016-09-05T15:52:10

Excellent service and a quality product

Ron D.

2016-08-30T18:44:39

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

Glenn M.

2016-08-24T20:00:00

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

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2016-08-20T20:00:00

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

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