Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is the second one for me.I slipped on ice and smashed the first one.The reason I purchased a second one of the same, is this lens quality for my type of photos is very good .the lens is light weight and compact enough to carry everywhere.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Very happy with the quality and performance of this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Lens was slightly heavy than I expected due to the VR. I got some good deer and bird shots from a distance.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Very happy with this lens' capability and fast focus

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Has worked great while photographing Bald Eagles, light and quick

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

My preference is Zoom in, other people loves the macro or scenary. It depends your preference and mine is the Zoom in. I have this one and I'm very satisfied, I know and I understand there are situations and conditions limiting this lens: light, camera settings (ISO, Focus Mode, Metering) but you can get excellent results in several situations.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I am a casual user of this lens, since I am a beginner on DSLR. Zooming and quality are the best qualities of this lens. The worst parts for me so far are the heavyweight and low light shooting, very difficult to use on full zoom and hands standing on night photos, for this I recommend to use a tripod. The construction is very solid and it seems to be very durable.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

A great lens. Not cheap, but excellent image quality, fast focusing and well built

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a sharp Nikon and seems to be well constructed. It is reasonably light weight and you can create wonderful images with it. I really can't find any negatives...if you have need/use for a lens of this range, just get it. I have recently downsized in favor of smaller, lighter equipment and this 70-300 provides what I want.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This Lens lets you get close to that subject. Although you have to make sure that your shutter speed is higher if you are using it free hand since you will get blurry pictures otherwise. I have no issues with it at this point and would recommend it to any photo enthusiast looking to bring the subject closer.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Good Value

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Bougth to take with on vacation to use for wildlife shots. Lens is very easy to use, pulled everything up nice and close, focus was very nice and quick. Heck even had my wife using the camera with this lens to get shots as I drove. Now that she likes it I might even get her to spring for a longer lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Extremely pleased with the results. Initially have had quality control issues such as "shake" of interior components and a few dust particles on inside elements - which may not be affecting the final image but is totally unacceptable for a factory-new product from Nikon.In all fairness, a slight "shake" is normal as part of this lens design. However, in the present case the shake was alarmingly excessive – a first such experience I have had with Nikon products[...]Regardless, I have no regrets and would recommend this lens very highly. It is an indispensable tool I find particularly useful and desirable.IMAGES:1. MOON 06-18-2010 5:38PM.After cropping, brightness, contrast, sharpness enhancement. Nikon polarizing filter at high polarization setting. Still daylight, hence the blue sky.2. Pitiful looking Cactus Wren. Early morning back lighted photo taken behind reflecting double glass door - After cropping, brightness, contrast, sharpness enhancement.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a very good lens and not too expensive.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

good lens but a bit pricey and slow to focus at longer zoom lengths

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Great for wildlife,sports,weddings.Just about any situation that you need the telephoto length.Nice bokeh!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Only used the lens for a short time, but so far I am very impressed with the sharpness and auto-focus ability. Have taken some phenomenal bird photos.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I purchased this product to use on my Nikon 70-300 VR lens that I am using in Baghdad. The filter is necessary here due to the bright sunlight that I have to deal with. I am using it when photographing wildlife and Palaces here in Baghdad and I love it.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I purchased this lens to replace one of another brand without VR. I have been taking pictures of birds in Baghdad, Iraq while I am here on one of those "all expense paid" government trips (yes, the military). I am mostly shooting from the window of a Hummer in fields around the base. The lens had no problem overcoming the vibration of the vehicle and my shake (hand holding at 300mm) when I am zooming in on the birds. I would take about 500 pictures in a morning and delete over 400 due to blur, now my "keepers" have drastically gone up in number. I love it!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Have only used it several times, but so far it is as expected. enjoy the range of the telephoto. Also like the vibration reducion on this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Great for wildlife photography. I'm totally blown away by the vibration reduction capabilities of this lens I'm 58 yrs young and a little bit shaky but this lens corrects that problem even at full Zoom of 300 mm.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is the best consuumer grade zoom lens I've ever used. The bokeh and sharpness at 300mm is superb! Color is really nice as well! The VR works great, too!

Just see my example shots of a bee way up in a tree shot at 300mm hand held with my D300! That should show you just what to expect!

All I can say is you have got to try this lens out for yourself.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Love this one. Keeps me pondering, when Nikon gets the DX high power zoom, such a 80-400???
Finally, they got the DX Micro.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Great lens and not that expensive. Auto-focuses faster than the non-VR model. I attribute this to the built-in motor. Which also means it can be used with all Nikon DSLR's. I also notice a little more sharpness and richer colors. I shot identical pictures with both lens on a D300 and this one wins hands down. Even though the lens starts at f/4.5 as opposed to f/4 on the other, I can't tell any difference in low-light performance. I shoot a lot of night baseball and both are fairly poor. I usually take out my f/2.8 at dusk. But in bright to moderate light this lens is awesome!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

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Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I have used this product primarily for wildlife. So far, I am very pleased with the results. Focus is very fast and very dependable (using on a Nikon D300 and on a Nikon D100 - works well on both). Focus is sharp throughout the zoom range. At 300mm, it seems to lose just a bit of sharpness, but that could be due to the photographer and not the lens. Still need a bit more testing. The weight is fine for carrying for long periods of time. I should have bought this sooner.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a great lens for all around outdoos photography. It is consistently sharp and quick focus. I am sure there cons some place but after a year of ownership, I have not found one with mine.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Very nice

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

The VR lens really makes a difference. I can hand hold this lens and get very sharp photos. I have a 50-200 without VR (non-Nikon lens)and its difficult to hand hold steady at long distances.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I am absolutely thrilled with the output and photos I get with this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Haven't had a chance to use this for a lot yet, but have been very pleased with the photos I've taken with it.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I use this lens even though I have a 80-200mm 2.8 ED lens in my bag. A great lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

For someone who doesn't really need a fast tele zoom lens, this 70-300mm is the perfect range! The 55-200mm although is smaller, lighter, and cheaper, it isn't constructed as well with the plastic mount ring, not to mention missing 100mm on the tele end. The VR function also works very well and is probably equivalent to 3 stops.

Construction of the lens is very solid and it has a hefty feel to it. Mine doesn't creep and the zoom ring is actually a little tight. Overall very glad getting this lens!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

It's tough to know if a lens is going to meet all of your needs without doing an extreme amount of research. Although I'm happy with this lens, I do a fair amount of macro photography and the results are very disappointing. You want a lense with 1:1 magnification, and this lens's 1/5 magnification ratio isn't great...wish I knew the importance of this specification BEFORE I bought the lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is sharp. It's a great value. The VR works well and the focus is fast. I use manual focus most of the time and the manual focus ring allows for precise focusing. It's light weight and the 70-300mm range is very useful on an FX format camera. It works as a 105-450mm on a DX format camera so that can really extend your range. I've used it on everything from a D40 to D3 with good results. I like the the compact form factor and light weight of this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I enjoy the focol length this lens gives me and the AF/VR is a major plus for me at my age. The zoom range gives me what I was looking for.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

As anything from Nikon, the phenomenal piece. I needed/wanted the telephoto zoom now. Why should we carry the heavy lenses, since we do not need more than 12 MGP. I guess, the clumsy Nikon marketing. Thought about that 80-400, but that is the outdated one. I have written to Nikon a few time, where are that DX VR Silent Wave Motor 200-400 telephoto and the close-up lenses?

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Pleasantly surprised at how good the images are in challenging conditions (full zoom, low light and moving subjects). In bright light, images are crisp and sharp wide open. Edge to edge sharpness is good. AF is sharp and dead-on. Light enough to carry around everywhere.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I booked a cruise to Alaska and then purchased this lens. Thanks to this lens I have some wonderful wildlife pictures. It really brings your subject close to you! This lens is a MUST have for wildlife photography!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I needed a telephoto lens for my new D5000. I was not disappointed. Excellent lens, I strongly recommend it as a second lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens fits all my needs at a decent price. VR lets me shoot without a tripod. 70% will be used for wildlife and the rest for outdoor sports.

The lens auto-focuses quickly enough for my needs and works well with Nikon's autofocus system. I'm very happy with this purchase.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Used as a lens when walking the streets and neighborhoods shooting buildings, people, faces, details, sports, birds and other nature shots. It is an easy lens to walk and use. Some pros will tell you not to buy this lens and spend the money on the costly 80-200 2.8 with the VR. This lens is not as fast but it is 1/3 the cost and is a non DX lens which allows me to use on FX or Film cameras unlike the lesser DX version. The lens has good ED lens, VR and a wide 67mm lens and filter size. I have used it as a sports lens and it is very fast and I have not found the need to go the extra $1200 for the higher end big brother. Unless you shot for a living save your money.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

The quick focus is very helpful for bird photography.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a very nice lens. It is not built to the quality of the 70-200 f/2.8 VR, but for most photo situations it is almost as good. The VR is very effective especially at 300mm. I would recommend it for sports such as soccer or baseball but not for basketball or wrestling. The Autofocus is quite fast and can focus on moving subjects very well. I have yet to try it for wildlife photography but I'm sure it will be superb. This is a great lens for anyone who wants to get a better lens than the 55-200 VR but also does not want to spend a $1000+ on a 2.8 zoom.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is great for sporting events and wildlife, but if you are going to use it bear in mind that it does have a little heftiness to it. Not the lightest lens. However, the overall quality is outstanding for a lens in this price range (considering you have to spend almost double to get the "professional" lens - 70-200mm f/2.8) and I would sacrifice a little extra weight for quality. I brought the lens to a NASCAR sporting event to see how it would fair...afterwards...I had no complaints. The pictures were crystal clear and sharp. Though the lens was a little beefier that I thought it was going to be, changing the lens out for another lens was surprisingly quick and easy. I would definitely recommend this lens to anyone who wants that extra better of a lens but doesnt want to break the bank in the process.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I was shopping for a zoom with a 300mm long end and bought this one after reading the reviews listed here. Sharpness was high on my list of priorities as well as stabilization, and I was not disappointed. VR counters my very shaky hands amazingly well. It can be a little slow to focus but highly accurate. One of my favorite lenses.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I just received the lens so have just used it a few times but not to the extent that I will, my comments are not based on long term experience with the lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Fast focus.
Good IQ until 200 or you can stretch even to 250 to get a decent output.
I feel that the 300mm is just there for specification, could not justify the loss in quality.
Overall a good lens for the price.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Paired up with the D700, this lens works great. Tends to hunt a bit (AF), but only in low contrast situations. Lens is large and heavy, the vibration reduction works very well.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is the first telephoto lens I have purchased and it seems really great to me. I really like how close it brings in the subject I am trying to shoot. I have used it quite a bit for my kids sports, and it is so much better than using a point-and-shoot from the sidelines. I can get great up close shots with a quick shutter speed. The VR feature makes it much easier to use while holding in my hands. The lens is not lightweight, not short when extended, so compact use is not a benefit here. To be expected with a telephoto though. Easy to attach to my D90 body and has a good quality construction and feel.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a nice lens. I really like that is has
built in vibration reduction.

The VR function is easy to use - just turn it on
with the flip of a switch.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I find I'm shooting with this lens all the time. Rarely have I taken it off my camera. The two main features this lens has over my 80-200 f/3.8 is close focus distance and reach. Both are exceptional with this 70-300.

The only drawback I see with this lens is the lack of a tripod collar--it just doesn't sit well on the tripod for me. I use the grip head and I'm seeing a drifting in the head once composed and the lens is out to 300mm. Wish they make this same lens with an optional tripod head!

Otherwise, I love it. Great for hand-holding too!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Bought this mostly for outdoor use but I find I use it indoor almost as much

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I love this lense for photographing kids during their sporting activities. I love the range and sharpness of the pictures. For the money it was a great deal and I am so happy to have it in my arsenal of lenses.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

The 70-300mm lens is a good purchase. Good range of lens to have in your bag.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

The more I use this lens the more I like it. Most of my shots are done with a smaller lens but it is nice to know I can bring in the subject when I have to. I have found it to be very useful for wild like photography. I wish it was just a little faster.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Very happy with lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I bought this lens for a safari trip, and was pleasantly surprised by the results. The vibration reduction in it is pretty good, and enabled me to shoot wildlife at full zoom (in good light) without a tripod and get sharp results. Glass quality was excellent, distortion is very limited, and most pics with this lens were fantastic, especially considering how inexpensive it is.

However, all 'deals' have their trade-offs, and this lens is not very fast. In low light I did struggle to get crisp shots, and really had to push up ISO for sharp (yet slightly grainy) results on my D90. But considering how much money I'd need to pay for a bigger apeture, I have no regrets about this purchase.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I've heard you can shoot hand held with this lens and it is as sharp as a tack and they are RIGHT! The VR allows me to shoot without a tripod 90% of the time with great results. I'd still use a tripod/monopod for action shots but if you have a really steady hand, you could get by without one. It is a bit heavy so watch out for slightly off kilter shots if you are not using a bubble level on the camera. I have not experienced any lens creep but then I don't let it hang vertically while carrying it. Focus is slightly slower on lower light situations but the VR allows me to add a few stops and compensate for it. Overall, a great lens and a great price (under $500)to have if you do any outdoor wildlife/landscape shooting. Very well constructed and can handle the normal abuse it will get out in the field.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Got this lens in a package with a D90 + 18-105 VR. The 18-105 is nice, but the 70-300 is on another level. Quick focus even in tough situations. It can pick out small moving birds through a big brush pile in my yard almost every time. Great build quality as well.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

An excellent telephoto lens particularly for wildlife (I'm not interested in sports, so won't comment on that). The zoom control is at the front of the lens - unlike the zoom control on my 17 - 55 f/2,8 Nikkor - but after a few days that felt natural too. The VR works beautifully.
There's only a small gap in focal length between this telephoto and my standard 15 - 55, and the additional "reach" compared to the 55 - 200 mm is well worth it for wildlife photography! This is a very solid lens but not a lightweight lens. But with the D200, it's an easy lens to use hand held. Took it to New Zealand and Australia and got great shots of penguins and birds. Though Nikon doesn't tell you this, their CL-38 hard lens case (in the original style of the lens cases I have for my Nikon F) is the right diameter to fit the lens without the lens hood - and the CL-38 provides more protection in the field than the drawstring bag - and is much less bulky than many of the lens cases with lots of soft foam. All I had to do with the CL-38 to make the interior length right was replace the thick bottom foam pad in the CL-38 with a foam pad cut from a computer mouse pad. The lens hood fits in many of the pockets of my photo vest when not being used.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

this is a great lens. fast focus and sharp throughout focal length. got it for long-distance sports but it's got much more utility. At 70mm to 150mm it's a great candid portrait lens with real nice bokeh. VR feature is great, esp in lower light settings (the only time you even need to think about a pod). i use the 18-55mm AF-S as a walk around lens, lugging this one most of the time, and between the two I haven't found a situation that the lenses cannot grab.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I moved up from the 200mm zoom lens and it was worth it. I can get closer to my subject so I don't have to crop the image as much to get what I want. Of course it's not as good as a professional lens but it is great for a hobbyist/enthusiast like me. I have less money in my D90 and two lenses than one pro lens. Works for me!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I am very happy with this lens. It is everything that I was expecting. It is a nice size as it is not too bulky considering its focal length.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a very quick lens to focus with. Smooth action and easy to hold.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I am a photo hobbiest and I use this lens for getting close from a distance on wildlife and sport events. This lens offers a great value considering its price and the fact that it works on D40 and D60 entry level DSLR cameras. Images are clear at all zoom levels and with the AF-S internal ultrasonic focus motor, it focuses rapidly. The only limitation of this lens is at low light levels due to its higher f-stop range.

Like all Nikkor lenses, it is well constructed. It is not a Mazda, but it goes zoom, zoom just the same.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Honestly this lens has mostly been sitting in the closet since we got it but the times that we have used it we were able to get shots of Pikes Peak from about 40 miles away that we thought were nice, although we are still pretty green at this.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Great for outdoor photogrophy when you need the reach. Much more affordable and useable than longer alternatives (70-200 f/2.8 VR with TC-17E, 80-400VR, or expensive long primes). Surprisingly nice bokeh.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Adorama Camera shipped this camera fast at a great price. I wanted to upgrade so that I would have a better lens for some wildlife shots. I do like this lens for my first VR lens. I'm going to get the 16-85mm VR lens next. I didn't want to spend the extra money for the 2.8 but with the VR I can still get the shots I want.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I use it for distant things and it is great! It is bit long though, to carry it around your neck. The wonderful thing about this lens is that it is sharp all over - at the wide end as well as the long end. VR - really, I mean, REALLY works on this lens! Use it on a DX camera and you have almost the equivalent of 450mm and still sharp. Buy it if you shoot lot of far away things, it is worth every penny! If you are tight on budget, go for the non-VR version which is only 1/5th of the price still as good as the VR version in sharpness. This is one of the nicest and useful lenses from Nikon.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is the perfect lens. If you're on a full frame, don't fool yourself by getting anything cheaper than this lens. Its sharper than the 70-200/2.8 (it really is). Oddly, the 55-200/VR DX is exactly the same quality on a crop body - it uses the same exact technology. If you are DX (cropped) go with the 55-200 VR. But for my D700, this lens just works, works perfectly, and creates beautifully crisp pics from incredible distances. Get it. Get it. Get it. Don't miss this lens, and don't waste your money on the 70-200/2.8 unless you do low-light or long-range evening photography. For the rest of us Day-light shooters, this is absolutely perfect for the extended range. And yes, it works GREAT at 300mm. Oh, and Nikon's advanced VRII allowed me to take crisp shots of the TREES on mountains while driving in a car at 80mph, shooting out the window at an angle. Amazing.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is one of my favorite lenses to use. It focuses very quickly and sharply. The zoom ring, on the other hand, is difficult to "twist" and not as smooth as I would want it to be. Clarity also seems to be worse after 250 mm. Apart from that, I usually take this lens ALMOST everwhere I go.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I bought this lens primarily for wildlife. It does the long lens thing very nicely. But what I quickly found was how versatile this range is. The lens offers outstanding bokeh and makes a great close-up lens. Just an all-round keeper!!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a great little lens for the cost. I have larger and heavier lenses for birding but if you want a nice walkaround that'll reach 300mm, this is it.

The AFS and VRII are really quite nice and it'll focus darn fast for a lens that's 4.5-5.6 max aperture.

Another nice point is that this is both a DX and FX capable lens, so when you decide to move to full frame like a D700, this lens can move with you.

Anyone who thinks this is large and heavy, just haven't owned a 300mm lens before, and this is a zoom with VR to boot. What would one expect? Pick up a 300 f2.8 or a 70-200vr 2.8 and you'll know heavy and large.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Top class lens. Optically excellent but big and heavy.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I am using it on film and digital cameras, always prefect, easy to use, fast focus, VR is very useful!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

The VR is great. I estimate that it's worth two stops! This kit lens is better than I thought it would be. I'm keeping it!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Use for sports in good light, wildlife, not a bad almost macro lens. Other than being somewhat soft above 250mm this is a very fine lens that is not particularly heavy, focuses fast and, stopped down to 5.6 to 8 is very sharp. With the 16-85mm you have everything covered except ultrawide and really long!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Little bit heavy; but, what do you expect for what it is? Took 389 shots with it at my son's rugby game and everybody wants copies.
It's a natural for my D80.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I purchased this lens in Dec and used it with a D50 - pictures were soft and I could see back focus issues. Purchased a D300 camera in April, and honestly, the D50 with kit 55-200 lens took better pictures than the D300 with the 70-300VR lens! Had the lens checked by the agents in Australia and they say it's sharp. The also say the D300 camera is fine - well if that's fine, then I might need to move to Canon, despite all the investment in Nikon re lenses & flash. I want to upgrade to a 70-200 2.8 lens, but having taken pictures with a [$] lens, they're not sharp either - bright sunlight, shooting a rugby player running towards me?! Really disappointed and 'stuck' with this equipment

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Great for animal pictures

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I am just getting used to this new lens. I purchased it with a Nikon D300 and am still heavy on the learning curve. As such, it is structurally a strong lens and light weight. will be great four outdoor and nature photography

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Fast, clear versatile and great to enhacne picture quality

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I use this lens to shoot birds, animals and landscape.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

this lens offers a nice focal range

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I use it take mostly nature pictures.
This lens is great i love it !!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Just used this lens on a vacation where my daughter was swimming, sailing & playing tennis. Flawless performance. I took some shots of boats 2-3 miles away at the 300 mm focal length, and they were perfect! Highly recommended!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

very good in combination with 16-85VR lens. High picutre quality, sharpness contrast. Only slightly reduced at 300mm. Low weight, very effective VR!
For outdoor really amazing.
Has not wide open aperture, so not so great for indoor low light sports (movement cannot be overcome with VR)

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

The telephoto aspect of the lens was great. While not something to bring the mountains right into your yard, I was taking pictures of a soccer game when a player kicked the ball in my direction. I ducked only to realize that they were over 50 yards away and since I was looking through the lens, it looked close enough for me to react. Good value and very happy with all aspects of the lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

The lens is large yet not too heavy and when attached to my Nikon D200 feels reasonable to hold and use freehand. I've only had the lens a few weeks yet it's fitted into my kit bag like an old friend and so far it's been a pleasure to use.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I am using outdoor

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Well built lens, good value for the money but I wish I'd saved my pennies for the f2.8 flavor. Hard for me to apprreciate the money I saved when I can't get the shot I'm looking for....

VR works very well but not all together pleased with the autofocus.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is amazing. I took it out to the soccer game and have closeups from the other side of the pitch! I just recently purchased this lens with a Nikon D60 and it has the amazing ability to focus on the action that I am trying to shoot, not just the closest player. I find myself using this lens more than the short lens!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I take a lot of landscape photos. Due to the broad zoom of this lens, I use it more than most of my other lenses. I am completely satisfied with the quality of the glass, but I am not satisfied with the "lens creep".

This lens stretches out to 11.5 inches (including the lens shade) if the glass is pointed downward, which it normally is when my camera is attached to my tripod, monopod or neck strap. This, to me, is incredibly annoying! Although I'm as careful as I can, it hits everything from tree branches to furniture.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I've just used the lens a couple of times but I have been very pleased with the clarity and quality.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Awesome vibration reduction technology, but not dependable. Electrical contacts to D80 deteriorate below 70 degrees F, causing "no lens attached" error and no shot. Hand held in a boat caused about 1/5 of shots to be lost because movement caused intermittent electrical contact and no aperature control. Replaced with 18-200 and 80-400.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is used for everything around the house, in the neighorhood, and fun pictures at work. Brings everything up-close and personal; albeit, a touch heavy.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Action shots of sports

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Nice lens, good range

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I am using this lens for general use when I want a telephoto but not the weight of some of the alternatives. It is lighter than my old 300 mm f/4 and easier to hand hold. The bokeh is pretty good, but isolation and bokeh aren't up to a wide open f/2.8 or f/4 lens (it also isn't as sharp at 300 mm but it costs a whole lot less and isn't bad). It is a nice match to the D3 and I normally carry the 70-300 and a wide zoom with that camera. On my D200, it is sharper than the 18-200 DX over the overlapping range but not quite as handy so it stays at home since I normally carry the D200 when I am trying to keep the weight down.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Great lens. I bought it for taking photos of Indy cars at 226 mph at a distance. It has done everything I was hoping for and more. It makes a great companion to my 18-200 VR and my Tokina 80-400 and my 12-24. I'm not sure how rugged it is because I don't abuse any of my cameras or lenses. I would highly recommend this lens because of the quality of the photos and the price.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I just got my 70-300mm VR several days ago, and already getting great use out of it. I bought it specifically for several events that are happening this summer, and thought I should buy it ahead of time to get used to it. From Turkey Vultures to bees on flowers, this lens is already giving me a new view on what I can do with my camera (no pun intended) and is the best money I've spent, right after the D40.I found out about Adorama and this lens through KenRockwell[@] (thanks for a great site Ken!)

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is an amazing lens. Compared to the 18-200mm VR, this lens is sharper, far less distortion, a bit more reach, less chromatic aberration, and less lens flare.

I have this lens on my D80, and love it. Between my 18-70mm and this lens, I have an excellent camera kit without spending thousands for pro lenses. I can reach out and touch subjects from very far away.

The VR is amazing. With Active VR, it corrects all movement. You can take a good clear pic from a moving car at 300mm while using Active VR.

Normal VR setting is for stationary subjects.

An amazing lens for an amazing price. I paid more for my computer's video card than I paid for this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

It small enough to take on a weekend plane trip. VR works very well so you don't need to carry a tri-pod.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I bought the lens to replace the non-VR 100-300 series G Nikkor. This lens is noticeably sharper, and the VR system does exactly what you'd want. No, it's not going to let you hand hold a full second exposure (nothing will), but it sure helps at more moderate exposures. The comparison pictures were taken with an exposure of 1/4 second at 300mm, hand held (elbows resting on table). The difference is obvious.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

i use this lens for just about everything...taking sports photos of my kids and just regular shots...but i am able to zoom in and therefore be out of their space...which enables me to get more natural pictures of them and everything else i am shooting. very easy to interchange these lenses as well. i am really enjoying it.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I have the 80-200 2.8 but wanted to try something with VR. I've had a consumer oriented 70-210 nikon AF years back which just didn't compare to the 80-200. This lens was a surprise when I shot with it. First, it's much lighter than the 80-200 2.8. It focuses quickly and much quieter with the AF-S. It seems very sturdy despite the plastic build. The proof is in the results, however. I can consistently get sharp handheld images at 300 on my D300 (450mm equiv. on film) that I struggled with at 200 with the 2.8. I'll still use it for sporting events, but for outdoor/wildlife, this lightweight beauty can't be beat.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Good lens for shooting long shots off hand.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I use for wildlife particularly birds in Florida

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

great lense for someone like me,who is just
learning.The price is resonable.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Leave that tripod at home.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Purchased to take pictures of local wildlife and so far I have not been disappointed.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

A great zoom with the extra reach you need for tight wildlife and sports images. The VR works well in most lighting conditions.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

For portraits or set-up shots its great and I like the Bokeh (the good). For action the auto-focus is not good low light performance is poor (the bad). The weight of the lens on my little D40 makes it top heavy and awkward on the Tripod (ugly, but OK). For the cost [$] v performance I hesitate to recommend.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Me and my wife have used this lens both indoors and out, actions sports, general photography; and love it. Its a great lens to have if your looking for something that is versatile. We using a nikon N55 camera now and I can't wait to buy a digital camera to see how this lens works with it.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Sharp, fast focus, but no tripod mount. VR doesn't solve all jitter problems.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

ALL I'VE READ SAID BECAUSE THIS IS A VR LENS, YOU COULD HAND-HOLD IT DOWN TO A SPEED OF 30 OR EVEN 15. I FIND THIS ABSOLUTELY NOT TO BE TRUE. I SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS JUST FOR THIS FUNCTION & I FEEL AS IF THE MONEY WAS WASTED.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

The lens has a nice solid feel. I wouldn't call it lightweight, but it is lighter than the 18-200 so that mounted weight on camera is reduced. This is my first use of VR and it is truly an amazing lens. With minimal bracing, such as leaning my body against something, I can get clean shots at 300 mm down to 1/40 second.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Bought this lens at the same time I bought my D80 "kit" w/the 18-135 lens. The VR is all it's said to be! Get great results!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

For anyone considering this lens it is an outstanding lens and steal. The optics on the long end are really nice. It is very light and easy to carry around. This lens performs very well with good lighting and can easily be used for sports, portraits, and wildlife. It mounts effortlessly onto my D200 and D300. For anyone who does not have a second battery you will need it with this lens. If you are considering the purchase, you can't go wrong with this lens for the cost.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a very nice lens that I use to shoot my brother's high school football games. The range is fantastic...We have a stadium that holds a couple thousand, and from about the 5th row from the top I get great shots. You can even make out their facial expressions with it! (Not always easy to do in football even when you're standing on top of the players!)

Let me explain the "cons" I checked though. I marked it as "heavy" only because I use this with a Nikon D40, and the lens really makes that lightweight thing bulkier. However, it's not unbearable by any means. Also, because I'm shooting an outdoor night sport, and this lens only goes down to a 4.5 f stop, it sometimes does not refocus super fast to catch multiple quick action shots. However, it still does an overall great job catching action.

I do use a monopod with this, especially after the sun goes down. Stadium lights are great, but not quite bright enough usually to prevent blur. This does have the nice feature of VR, which makes it much easier to get clean shots. Many times I can use this before the sun goes down without the monopod. I've also used it in the woods to take Senior portraits without the monopod. VR is a wonderful thing!

All in all, if you're looking for a great lens with a big focal length under $1000, this one is definitely a choice to consider!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

One of the few negatives about this lens is it's easy loss of auto-focus requiring it to search through it's range especially when shooting against a blue-sky such as would be done at a air show. Once focused the shots are fairly sharp. The VR is useful when lightening is marginal.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is sharp until I go to 300mm.
Than is gets a little soft.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This tele is really sharp already at f5.6. Gives very good pictures. The VR is a good helper, but not as good as the VR in the KonicaMinolta 7D body. Seems like it is not compensating for quick movements as good as that one. I now only carry the 28-105 and this lens for most of my work.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I had the older nikon 70- 300 and find this lens superior to the old one. It is very sharp, quiet focusing, and the vr is a definite plus.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Easy to use.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I bought this lens to get closer to the birds.
I like photos in nature more than on a backyard feeder so this lens seems to do it all.
We would all like a 400-500 mm range but budget and weight restrictions limit those choices.
I use kenko 1.4 TC with decent results and all camera funcions working on my D-50. Its a very sharp lens that rarely comes off even with my new 18-200 vr in my bag.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is my first lens with VR. I find the VR to be nothing short of amazing. Excellent detail at 200 mm shot at 1/60 sec is hard to believe.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Hard to wrong with this lens for the price. While it's not the fastest lens in the Nikon lineup, it's not the most expensive and it's not particularly heavy.

If you are thinking about a zoom for your Nikon don't hesitate.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

The lens is a little unweildy on my D40, but it works great, and is a joy to use - I take lots of bird pictures outdoors, and lots of pictures in a Church from the balcony in the back, and the lens (especially with VR) is perfect for those needs. Pair it with something like the 18-135mm, and you have a very cost-effective outfit for any Nikon body!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is fantastic! As soon as I received it I took the photo I enclose at 70mm with a 13watt fluorescent light... no blur! I then tested it at 300mm on my neighbor while he was bbqing one half vlock away (for privacy reasons I will not include his photo) the photo was sharp at existing light on an overcast day at 1/100 !!! what else can I say? It is a must have lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Great lens for the money.I do alot of nature photogragh and it hardly come off my camera. The only thing i didn't like was nikon's teleconverters won't fit.I haven't checked other brands yet.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

phenomenal productl. never used vibration reduction always used a tripod. I shot a 116 mm at 1/25 f 5.6 (see photo) right out of the box and had perfect focus. A must buy.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Produces really sharp images in all focal lengths.

Not too heavy to carry around, but would have been great if there is a tripod mount for times that it stays on my camera too long that it weighs 20x more (or I just need to exercise more).

The VR works wonders!

Not a fast lens, but overall, this is definitely gonna stay in my bag.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This lens is a fantastic value. Very sharp and accurate for its price. Everything works as advertised. [...]

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I am at the beginning of my DSL journey and have purchased a Nikon D80 with 18-135 which is a really great all around lens. But I like the hard shots; the jackrabbits and birds that just don't sit up close and wait. I have taken some WONDERFUL shots in my early experience and no noticeable vibration, even though I do have some trouble holding still for long. Maybe not the top of the line but great to learn and practice on.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Gets close to wildlife without disturbing the peace!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

The VR feature works really well and has enabled me to capture lots of images handheld that normally would have required a tripod. Everything works smoothly, and it's relatively light for what it is. Image sharpness is terrific from 70-220mm, and very good from 220-300mm.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Good addition to my 18-135, would like to have had a 400mm zoom but price too high.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Took this camera on Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney World. It preformed better than I expected.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I am taking pictures at Challenger Baseball Games (baseball for mentally and physically handicap children). Overall the picture was it focus but the center was slightly out of focus. I was told that it was "vibration noise" from the lens. I purchased the VR lens that day and used it the next weekend for the baseball games. The shots came out perfect, no "vibration noise". I should have upgraded to the 70 - 300 VR lens when I bought my camera but I thought that the standard 70 - 300 lens would do just fine.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I'm a photographer and I work for big company.
I learn a lots about all difference lens,I always used 2.8 and I never thought I would like it but the lens was great and lite weight and the focus was clear,I took a lots of good picture with this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

this is really a nice lens. after growing up on nikon slr's and nikkor lens, 35mm and digital, this lens does not disappoint. it focus' quickly and it's sharp. i take care of my equipment, so the fact that it's body is made of plastic doesn't bother me. it's a lot lighter to carry around, than the older metal bodied nikkor lenses. a good fit if you have the newer, smaller bodied nikon's, like the d40 and d40x. definitely worth the money. i couldn't ask for more. if i had to do it over, i'd definitely get another one.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I am out in the boat a lot with wind and waves. The lens helped steady my shots of nature that I would otherwise be unable to capture. Love the lens so far.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a great outdoor zoom lens but the limited aperture means I couldn't take indoor sports activities such as my son's basketball games.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Hand held windy, sunny day. Subject feeding swans at pond with ducks intruding. Caught ducks in flight with sharp clear definition. Cropped nicely to 8X10.

Actually quite good without VR but sharp with VR.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Takes very nice sharp pictures coupled to my Nikon D80. Very good for outdoor daytime action shots of kids sporting events. Focus is fast.VR is excellent for low light stationary objects or to help steady the shot at lower hand held shutter speeds. Lens is a little slow for indoor action shots and VR will obviously not help with that. Bottom line, as long as you are not purchasing this lens to take indoor/lowlight/nighttime action shots you should be very happy with this lens. I know I am.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Like many, I almost bought the 80-400 VR about 15 times, but just could not bring myself to pay that kind of money for 6-year-old technology, no AF-S, and consumer-grade quality. Finally I grudgingly decided to try the 70-300 AF-S VR, knowing it would lack reach but at least it would provide fast focus and updated VRII technology. I must say that it was the right decision, this lens provides sharp results, fast focus, and light weight. I was worried about softness wide open at 300mm, where I plan to use this lens the most, and have been surprised by the optical quality. If you've had the same debate, save the $[...] and wait for Nikon to update the outdated and very overpriced 80-400.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Can't really find anthing lacking. Would like a faster lens but that means more glass and thus heavier. We are satisfied.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

This is my only tele lense so far for birding with my d50. Always seem to shoot birds at 300mm, so I could use more magnification, but I can't afford those larger quality pricy lenses. Also great for taking pics of my family and people. Great Value! Love it!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I've owned this lens for about 2 months; It's almost always on my Nikon D70s. A fantastic lens for Bird. Light, fast to focus in good light, and as sharp as the Nikon 18-70 kit lens. Much lighter than previous birding lenses.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

I've used this lens to capture wild life; landscape; sports; family, it has lived up to its advertised capabilities.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

Not as good, perhaps, as the 2.8 70-200VR but more usable for those that aren't apt to handle the weight for long periods of time. The build isn't all that solid (in part a trade-off with weight -- and price) but much better than the flimsy and prone to self-zooming 12-200. Won't replace the 35-70 as my most used lens (looking forward to VR coming to that) but a very useful special situation lens for those times when a larger reach is needed.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5 - 5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR (Vibration Reduction) Zoom Nikkor Lens - with 5 Year U.S.A. Warranty:

If you're not lugging the 400 f/2.8 on your D200, get this. I ordered this lens for birding after testing 80-400 and 70-200 (they weren't perfect) and deciding this lens would be almost as good as either for this purpose at much less cost, weight and bulk. Very pleased with my decision. Focus response much quicker than 70-300D ED, though still not fast, and can lose focus easily, probably a result of small aperture and type of use. Much crisper images at tele end than 70-300 ED. VR great asset with this focal length. Highly recommended.