AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
This high-power, high-performance 4.3x telephoto zoom with VR image stabilization lens allows better hand-held telephoto shooting ED glass.
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AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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Lens over all does good taking sports pictures
I use this lens with a D90 body taking baseball pictures. Over all it does a good job,but I am disapointed with the auto focus. At times the auto focus constantly hunts and never locks in. I have other Nikon Lenses that work great and never experience this problem.
July 30, 2010
Expensive for what it is
With a 16mp sensor, the lens is good to 135mm, and then the image quality starts to decline . At 300mm I find it useless for my purposes when using the D7000. With a 12mp sensor the lens is good enough for most occasions.
The AF is very fast though. Not instantaneous, like the 70-200 VR II, but very fast.
June 14, 2012
Good lens when it works
The optical quality of the lens is very good. But I had already repaired this lens three times because of autofocus problem. It was sent by repair facility to Nikon for repair, but it did not change a bit. Autofocus still does not work properly. I have this product for about 4 years and after three years the lens was in repair three times already.
I would not recommend this product to a friend. It does not look like designed and made by Nikon.
April 15, 2011
poor sharpness
This lens is good to handle, but it has a poor sharpness.
After a short period I sent it to service, but there were no
Failure. To expensive at that quality...
July 31, 2010
Sub-par lens
I am very disappointed with this lens. I bought it for bird photography and I find that 1) the quality of the photos is so so, 2) the lens itself plus the camera are so heavy that I frequently end up with shoulder pain after a day of shooting 3) very difficult to take good photos in less than full sunshine as it is difficult to hold the lens firmly. Definitely would need a monopod and even then, the photos would not be so high quality as the lens itself is not great.
July 30, 2010
not one of my favorites
This is not one of my favorite lenses to say the least, out of all my lenses this is my least favorite, the images I get from this lens are poor unless I'm very close to what I'm photographing, I know this is not a real expensive but at well over $500 when I bought it I expected better, I've almost never gotten good results with this lens especially if what your photographing is more then 50 to 60 feet away from you or if it's something small like a bird that's fairly close, do yourself a favor and leave this one in the store. I've even sent this in for repair thinking there was a problem with it and it was returned saying it was fine. SAVE YOUR MONEY don't buy this lens
April 17, 2011
Great lens when it works - Bad quality control?
This lens gave fantastic results --- as long as the ambient temperature was over 65 degrees. Below that the camera reported no lens attached and wouldn't take a picture or worse - took pictures that were completely black. Jiggling the lens helped, but I returned it to the store because it was brand new.
April 14, 2011
very poor image quality
I've had this lense for almost a year and use it with my D90 or should say have used it now it mostly sits in my bag, the image quality with this lens is terrible unless your at the minimum focus distance even at around 35 feet or less the image quality is awful it's always noisy or out of focus even when using a tripod, I sent this lense back to Nikon in Ontario Canada and it was shipped back as in good working order so I guess Nikon messed up on this one unlike my other nikon lenses which are all excelent.
July 31, 2010
To Soft
I purchased this lense to do basic phtoographic work such as sporting events and wildlife shooting. The lense is very soft across the board. I have contacted Nikon on three occasions and they indicated that there was nothing that could be done to sharpen the image. The VR system works well and I use it often. My only complaint is the soft focus. I do not need a fast lense for what I shoot, but I do need my images to be crisp and in focus. I shoot in bright sunlight and some shade areas in the woods but a standard lense should work fine in these settings. If you are looking for a crisp image this is not the lense for you. This has been the first Nikon Lense that I have been disappointed with. I use it on my D300, D90 and D60 and have the same results. On the plus side, it focuses fast, very quite and smooth.
July 30, 2010
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AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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Would the AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED work with a D80?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes!Apr 15, 2011 by
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Ubrales
Chicago, IL
Location :
Chicago, IL
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes the AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED will work with a D80 .Apr 15, 2011 by
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Lee
Age: 35-44
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Yes.Apr 14, 2011 by
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Robin E
Jackson Hole, WY
Location :
Jackson Hole, WY
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes. The s in af-s means that the lens itself has a servo built in to control the lens.Answer:
Yes it will.Has staff answer
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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Would the AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED work with a D50?
1 year, 3 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yes, I have used it with a D50, D80 and D3100. It will work with any of the Nikon DSLR's.Answer:
Yes. The af-s means that there is a servo built in to the lens that will power the autofocusAnswer:
Yes, you can use this lens with the D50.Has staff answer
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Does Nikon make a teleconverter that will work with this lens.
1 year, 3 months ago
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Sam
WV
Location :
WV
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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Yes!Apr 15, 2011 by
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Ubrales
Chicago, IL
Location :
Chicago, IL
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: 6-12 months
Role: Semi-professional photographer
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Not that I am aware of. If you find one that will, I don't think it will be very sharp.Apr 14, 2011 by
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Robin E
Jackson Hole, WY
Location :
Jackson Hole, WY
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 21+ years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Professional photographer
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This lens it's not compatible with any of our teleconverters.Has staff answer
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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can AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED use with D90
1 year, 2 months ago
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Melan
Malaysia
Location :
Malaysia
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Yes it can.Answer:
Yes, this lens is compatible with the D90.Has staff answer
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What the best lenses can i used for my D90 (for all aspect for photography)
Apr 24, 2011 by
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1 year, 2 months ago
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melan
Lahad Datu, Malaysia
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Lahad Datu, Malaysia
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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The best lenses are the ones you can afford and the ones that suit your needs. No point in buying a 600mm if you want to do portraits, likewise no point in buying a macro if you want to do landscape. It would if you pointed out what you want to do and what your budget is.Answer:
Please visit our website and use the lens finder tool in order for you to make your selection base on your needs.http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Produ...?
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What format of lanses can i used with D90, only DX or FX or both?
Apr 24, 2011 by
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1 year, 2 months ago
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melan
Lahad Datu Malaysia
Location :
Lahad Datu Malaysia
Age: 25-34
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 3-6 months
Role: Just getting started with photography
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Either, it makes no difference being DX or Fx.Answer:
Please click on the link below for more information:Answer Title: What lenses can I use on the Nikon D90 ?
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AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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Does this lense have both an automatic and manual focus?
1 year ago
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GB
Clintn Township, MI
Location :
Clintn Township, MI
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Sports
Nikon Family: 0-1 years
Experience: 1-3 months
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, it does. It has Manual and M/A, i.e. auto, yet you can still focus manually.
Jul 15, 2011 by
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Krzysiek
Lubcza Królewska, Poland
Location :
Lubcza Królewska, Poland
Age: 18-24
Favorite Subject: Travel
Nikon Family: 2-5 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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yip, all AF-S lenses except 18-55 variospeed and 55-200 have built-in autofocus with full manual override; or you can just switch off the AF altogether.10 months ago
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Anonymous
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All lenses marked AFS have a silent wave motor and will work on every Nikon DSLRAnswer:
Yes.Has staff answer
AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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will this lens work with D300
9 months ago
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Anonymous
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Yse it will.Sep 27, 2011 by
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Nikon_D80
Carmel, Maine, U.S.A.
Location :
Carmel, Maine, U.S.A.
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
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Yes, this lens is compatible with the D300.9 months ago
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Katie
Indiana
Location :
Indiana
Age: 45-54
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 6-10 years
Experience: More than 10 years
Role: Occasional user, memory keeper
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Yes it will Katie.Sep 27, 2011 by
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Nikon_D80
Carmel, Maine, U.S.A.
Location :
Carmel, Maine, U.S.A.
Age: 55-65
Favorite Subject: Nature
Nikon Family: 11-20 years
Experience: More than a year
Role: Serious passion, hobbyist
Answer:
Yes.
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