Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Vibration Reduction Lens - Grey Market

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2020-01-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Jack-of-all Lens

Using this lens with my D7200, I am able to capture sharp pictures in almost any lighting conditions. If you like portraits with bokeh, this lens is superb. If you like to capture fast moving subjects (e.g. sports activities or fast moving targets like hummingbirds), this lens is also outstanding. The images shown were taken during a family vacation. I really love this lens. It's truly a jack-of-all trade.

datman

2018-02-18T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

55-300mm Excellent choix, pour le photographe amateur

Après avoir acheté et retourné un objectif AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED, j'ai lu les critiques sur ce site et d'autres sites indépendants, et on disait tous la même chose pour le 55-300mm, que c'était le meilleur choix pour le rapport qualité/prix. J'ai fait des tests qui m'ont convaincus de la qualité de ce produit, de plus la prise en main nous confirme, qu'il s'agit d'un produit de bonne qualité. De plus je l'ai eu à 50% de rabais neuf chez La Source.

Winny

2018-01-04T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

OK, focus could be better

Using this lens with an D3300 for wildlife photography and having difficulty getting sharp bird photos, especially at 300mm. I understand from reviews that the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E VR AF-P lens focuses quicker for this type of work. Would this lens focus faster on a body with more auto focus points such as D7500?

papajoe

2017-12-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A great lens for DSLR beginners

Hello there, I am a young nature photographer who has used this lens for an entire year. It has been quite a good lens, I love how sharp the focus can get and it has captured some tricky birds in flight. The vibration reduction really, really helps get the clarity of the photographs, and it focuses quite well. There is one downside only: The focus is just a little bit slow. I have missed some really good shots just because of a split second focus lag, and it is disappointing, but throughout this year, I am still satisfied with this lens. I highly recommend it to DSLR beginners who are wildlife photographers and like to shoot in sports mode, and who are on a budget, because this lens is really good for a low price. Even though this zoom lens can reach 300mm, I have stumbled through moments where my subject (say, a bird) is too far and I must slowly get closer in order to get a good shot before it flies away. And that is a good thing, because it challenges me and I learn how to get closer to birds without scaring them.This lens with a Nikon D3300 is a good combination.

TheBirdwatcher

2017-11-10T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Light and Good

At 399.99 this is considered a "cheap" I use this for bird photography and while a longer lens (hello 200-500mm) would be more productive. I get decent BIF and perch shots. Well worth the price of admission

Patchbuddy

2012-04-15T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

55-300nikon quicker to focus than 70-300

Use mostly for wildlife photos. Works smoothly on Nikon D300S. Is lighter weight than Sigma 70-300,consequently not as rugged, but works better than the Sigma.

Chris

2011-11-13T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid Tele-Zoom for Casual Use

All around nice tele for those who don't use one often. (me) The VR is fairly effective. It's reasonable sharp. A little slow. Light weight (compared to faster lenses of the same relative length.) If you shoot it at 200mm and beyond, use a tripod. Summary: If you don't do a lot of telephoto work and just want to have a long reach in your bag for those times you can't get close enough, this is a very good lens for the price. If you shoot wildlife or sports regularly, it's not professional grade.

Tim L.

2011-10-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It is exactly what I was looking for!

With a tele lens I can easely take portraits without be close to the person I'm taking phto.

Nivaldo

2011-06-11T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Great autofocus. Vibration reduction works. Used while on a safari. Lens was great and was able to get shots even while vehicle moving or coming to a quick stop.

Lis t.

2011-03-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens

A great compliment to the 18-55 kit lens that comes with most cameras.

Sportser J.

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Nikon 55-300mm Specifications

  • Mount Type

    Nikon F-Bayonet

  • Format Compatibility

    Nikon DX / Nikon FX in DX Crop Mode

  • F stop range

    4.5 - 22

  • Angle of View (DX-format)

    Maximum 28°50' / Minimum 5° 20'

  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio

    0.28x

  • Construction

    17 Groups / 11 Elements

  • High Refractive Index Elements

    1

  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image

    Yes

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9

  • Distance Information

    Yes

  • ED Glass (Elements)

    2

  • Super Integrated Coating

    Yes

  • Autofocus

    Yes

  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes

  • Closest Focusing Distance

    4.6 ft. (1.4m) throughout entire zoom range

  • Focus Mode

    Auto/Manual

  • Filter Size

    58mm

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    Approx: 3.0x4.8 in. / 76.5 x 123mm

  • Weight

    Approx: 18.7 oz. (580g)

  • Lens Case

    CL-1020

  • Lens Hood

    HB-57

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About Nikon 55-300mm

Compact 5.5x DX-format telephoto zoom lens with High Refractive Index lens element and ED glass is Ideal for capturing distant subjects at athletic events, family pictures, dramatic sunsets, travel and more.

VR II image stabilization for handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and stable video capture.

Nikon 55-300mm Features

  • Compact DX-format zoom lens with High Refractive Index lens element, ED glass and VR II image stabilization Expanded photo and video opportunities that's designed to bring the action closer to the photographer.
  • 5.5X Telephoto Zoom lens Ideal for capturing distant subjects at athletic events, family pictures, dramatic sunsets, travel and more. Angle of view equivalent to a focal length of 82.5 to 450mm in FX/35mm format D
  • Nikon VR II Image Stabilization Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
  • Tripod Detection Mode Reduces vibration that may occur due to shutter release when mounted on a tripod.
  • HRI (High Refractive Index) Lens Element HRI lens element is essential to keeping the lens compact while offering high contrast even at maximum aperture.
  • 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements Effectively minimizes chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.
  • Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
  • Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency andreduces flare.
  • Minimum focus distance to 4.6 feet at all focal lengths
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.