Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I recently purchased this baby and almost returned it. All my pictures were blurry and dark. I finally decided to adjust my ISO
settings. Well that did it. I use it with my Nikon D3000 so I have to manually focus each time with a very steady hand. For the price you really can't beat it. Thank you Adorama & Nikon.... You both rock….LOL

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I use this lens for my little nephews football games. Great shots a taken at the sidelines, you can see his facial expressions underneath the helmet. I use 200-300mm quite often.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Used the product to shoot several sports events. Got great results despite being in the stands. Requires more light than "pro" tele lenses, but costs *much* less and works great in daylight. An excellent value.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I had bought this lens a very long time. And used by several Nikon cameras yours.
D 70 and d 80 and d 300. Found from the use it gives the best results. When used with Nikon D 300.
They also provide good lighting solve low ISO sensitivity.
And to prove this is good. , And its findings on d 70 or d 80 is not as bad in general.
I love this lens right

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I use the lens for wildlife photos,because of size
,weight and affordability. Doesn't have all the
Nikon goodies 1e.,VR ED etc, but does get the job done! I also did recommend this lens to a friend.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

We bought this lens with our Nikon D-80 and have used it with great success for the past four months. We find nothing wrong with the lens. It produces consistently high quality pictures and is very easy to use in manual if you wish to do so.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens gets me into near professional photography without breaking my bank account. Pure quality, easy to use and of course it's a NIKON product.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

The item is cheap compared to other Nikon Telephoto Lens. However, if you have a shaky hand, you might want to use this with a Tripod.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is not bad at all. In fact I'd say it can be quite good. I would not try and use it as a "primary" lens but it's great as a back-up or an inexpensive venture in to telephoto experimentation.You just have to follow some rules. First, shoot only under good quality lighting conditions at all focal lengths! Second, if you have to shoot at 300mm (try not to go above 200) then you need three things. Good, contrasty light, maximum aperture (f22) only, and a very steady rest. Follow these rules and experiment. Soon you'll find that for a measly [$] Nikon is practically paying YOU to use this lens! I shoot portraits with mine and it works great. Definitely buy one. Take your time with this lens and FOLLOW THE RULES!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I'm just getting started with my Nikon D90 but I love it. I think this lens is going to work out great for me. I got my tripod the other day and now I'm ready for those faraway pics. I have been waiting a very long time for a camera and lens setup like this. I want to thank this website for having the lens at a great price I could afford.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Nikon is Nikon. For the money, it's a great 300mm lens. I shoot pee-wee football. If I was shooting for SI, Id get a bigger, better, faster lens for a lot more money.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I can't figure this lens out. It's priced very cheaply but because it isn't an AFS lense forces you to have at least a D80 or better (in the currently line). Additionally, I suppose one would buy one to get the additional telephoto range but it is the softest at these very ranges.

I personally bought this to experiment with the older "screw" focus, and it has convinced me that to try and avoid them in the future. It is slow, but allow tends to hunt alot. I found it best to focus at the widest zoom to give the camera a hint of what to focus on, then zoom in.

Basically, it doesn't work for me in the longer ranges which is what I wanted it for. It is problimatic even when stopped down. Please see the sample photos, where blue fringing should be apparrent and a sharp one taken by the 70-300 ED VR version, which is what I ended up with and very satisfied with.

I thought the price would be a saving grace, but right now I'm either going to use it for parts, or as an experimental lens for who knows what.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

An inexpensive but good sharp focus that produces sharp images. Light weight and easy to hold even at the 300mm zoom. I have gotten good pix handheld with two 2X extention lens attached

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Very disappointed when I looked at the results. Smooth salesman talked me into buying this one. I should have checked the reviews beforehand and spend some more money for a better lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Nice lens for the bucks.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I am very pleased with this lens, I use it more than others I have...

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is lighter, smaller and less expensive than other lenses with its reach. This is a good telephoto to have when working under rugged conditions.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Hard to beat this quality of telephoto lens for the price.

Even has a solid picture indoors if you are not moving your hand or if you have a good flash.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

These pictures were taken with a Nikon N55. The first one is right through a chain link fence as you can tell but it's still very clear.
This was more than I expected for the price.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

The lens is a good buy for the money. Because this lens does not incorporate VR, I would suggest using a tripod at all times.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Focuses fast in daylight, lightweight.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I wanted a telephoto zoom just for fun, cheap since as I mostly do portraits and landscapes. I use this to mess around and play with telephoto. Sharpness is decent, daylight focusing is so-so, but forget about low light focus. Of course there are better lenses out there, but for the price, it's hard to beat.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a great lens for the price. At less than [$ for Nikon its hard to go wrong. It is hard to hold steady at longer focal length. I took it on recent cruise to St Thomas and the shots I got of my kids in the water from the beach were great.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I was looking for new lens with a budget. I found this item, and decided to buy it [...]. Now, after use of few days, I'm sure that I made the right decision. This lens is great!! I'm not a professional, but I use camera every day, usually for taking photos of kids. The lens gives good working tool with portraits and fast moving situations. I'm very happy.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

It's funny how some people claim that this lens doesn't feel like old Nikons, etc. I bought this as a disposable, for everyday use spare lens and let me tell you; even if it feels plastic or not like an old lens, it can take a beating. I've taken it traveling, use it where I wouldn't take an expensive lens (like poor neighborhoods, beach, etc.) and still it does give really good quality without the worries of losing an expensive lens or been mugged for carrying a super expensive piece of hardware on you.I hear others complaining about losing sharpness at 300mm and slow speeds. Hello, it's a tele, it should be used with higher speeds. Don't blame it for not having proper support. If you’re shooting with low light pay $1600 for an f2.8 with VR. Remember, with this 70-300G you’re just barely paying around a $[...]. That’s cheap for a brand name lens.Bottom line, this is a great product for the price. I just don’t get any better than this. Best of all, you get really good quality and if it gets banged, stolen, etc. No big deal, it's inexpensive. If you're super concerned about vibration or slow speeds, then expend 4 times more for the VR version or 10 times more for a bright f2.8 with VR.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Met all my expectations and a great lens for casual wildlife shots. Best used with a tripod in the longer ranges. Easy to manually focus when necessary, although AF work great even in lower light.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

very satisfactory.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Nice starter tele for the budget minded. I only need a long lens once in a while and I've been very happy with this as long as it's stopped down to F8. Good sharpness for such an inexpensive lens. Auto-focus speed while not blindingly fast is acceptable.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

OK for a starter tele. Not sharp above about 200-250.

Sweet spot about f8-f13

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

It's amazing how sharp the images are from this modestly priced lens, I can't believe the shots are from my camera.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Works fine. Occasional lack of sharpness due to slow shutter speeds at higher magnifications.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Everyday use recommended - can't beat the price for this purpose

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

It is incredible.
After taking the pictures I can rarely tell which of my three Nikon lenses I used.
50 1.8 and 18-70.
I expected it to not be sharp.
Its great

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

This is an excellent lens. Given its price tag, I do not hesitate to take it with me everywhere I go. Therefore, it is with me all the time.

Its image quality is very good for usual static subjects under good lighting conditions. Don't expect it to track focus of a seagull in late sunset though...

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Surprised awe struck by nikon's lack of interest and feduciary responsibility. Buy the camera wheres' the len. Took me 36yrs to get a nikon. After the military, the family, kids education and finally a digital I could afford I end up with a 70-300 and a Tokina 12-24.Unbeatable lens for the price but still waitin (one year) Will probably go for 105vr a real lens I can get here.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I was pleasantly surprised at the performance of this lens. I use a 70-200 most of the time. The 200 isn't long enough for most bird shots and other animals in the wild. This lens for its cheap price takes a great picture.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Used mostly for landscape.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Optics great, light weight makes it good for travel. All results have been fine. It just doesn't feel like my old Nikon lenses.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

The lens works to my expectations for the cost. Don't expect snappy, quick focusing. The picture quality is good.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

It's sharp enough when stopped down to produce publishable results -- I've even used it in a pinch to photograph for a worldwide news agency. Not recommended, but it worked!

AF is not a whiz and build quality is on the lower end for a Nikkor, but overall, it's a useful lens to keep handy. Weighs nothing, fits into any bag or even the back pocket of your pants, and will get you to 300mm cheap.

On bigger bodies (even a D100/D200) it's too light to balance the camera properly. But for casual shooting and travel with a D70 or a D50-class camera, or a smaller film SLR, its price/quality ratio is truly outstanding. Keep in mind: it's not an ideal lens for sports shooting. Just not fast enough.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I bought this product to take sports action shots for peewee football. This product performed very well beyond my expectations.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

It is an excellent compliment to my Nikkor18-70 lens. I still have slight doubts about the robusness of the construction compared to my old 'indestructible' Nikkors, but I have to be honest my doubts are completely unfounded. A Nikon D70 plus 18-70 and 70-300 lens seems to me the perfect package, which I now have.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Great expierence at the zoo never had a better lens!!!!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I am very happy with the performance of this lens. You can spend more and get better but for the price you can't go wrong. Being picky costs money and if you are willing to spend it thats great. I like this lens for my purpose.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

Great Product with a good price and had professional results

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I've had this lens for a handfull of months now. I bought it to supplement the 18-55 kit lens that came with the D50. The primary consideration for me was the mm/price ratio.

As far as zooms go, it has a slow f-stop and requires a good chunk of light. It works fantastically outdoors on lightly overcast or brighter days. Focus is slow and hit-or-miss in imperfect lighting.

I get some noticable purple fringing on occasional shots. It's not commonplace, and can be repaired in software if the shot HAS to be salvaged.

The image begins to go soft once you get close to 300mm. I haven't seen any distortion worth mentioning.

Camera shake is an issue. The slow f-stop can results in some low shutter speeds. At 300mm, you're at 5.6 wide open. Any movement is apparent in the photo. Nikon just released the VR version of this lens. Maybe this holiday season I'll have a gift for myself :)

I've found this to be a great lens for me, a beginner. It's an excellent companion to the wide-angle zoom that came with my camera.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Telephoto Zoom-Nikkor Lens with HB-26 Hood - Black Finish - 5 Year Nikon U.S.A. Warranty:

I just used the lens only afew times... after I bought nikon 18-200mm VR... I kept the 70-300mm in the store...