Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED D : Specifications and Opinions

Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED D

The Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED D is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 1998 to 2005 (discontinued). The focus is done by In-camera AF motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price was 400 €;

19 users have given it an average vote of 7.9 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex fullframe and APS-C Nikon.

Specifications
Focal lenght	70-300 mm
Angle of view	34.4 - 8.3°
Format	FF, APS-C
Max. aperture	f/4-5.6
Aperture blades	9
Lenses/Groups	13 elements in 9 groups
Min. focus distance	1.50 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.24x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	No
Focus	In-camera AF motor
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	62 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	515 g
Dimensions	74 x 116 mm
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Timk2

sent on 18 Agosto 2014

Pros: Discontinued, cheap now on Ebay, very good image quality up to 200mm, light and compact

Cons: No VR; AF old, noisy and slow; lens unravels down to maximum length under its own weight - very annoying; manual focus tricky especially towards infinity; not the best built

Opinion: I have had one of these old Nikons for a long time, but almost always use Tamron SP 70-300mm VC now, which is superior in every aspect. I keep this Nikon as a back-up, or spare, should the Tamron need repair or gets broken. However, the Tamron is 50% bigger and a lot heavier. There are times, such as for tripod work, where Tamron's VC and USM AF aren't of any benefit and so this Nikon provides about the same quality, up to about 200mm, though 300mm is fine if you stop down, which you would using a tripod. Wide open at 300mm is OK, not soft but not as sharp as the Tamron SP either. The ED Extra Dispersion element probably helps too. It saves weight if I'm carrying lots of other gear and a tripod and if I drop this Nikon, then it's of little consequence. The lens hood is a bit of a joke and construction is quite poor for Nikon - some say it's actually built under licence! But if you only have 100Euros or so for such a tele-zoom lens and can make the most of its shortcomings, then it stands up against a new budget lens from independent makers. However, AF won't be possible with budget DSLRs as there is no internal AF motor. And close focus isn't that close, so forget macro, though you can add an extension tube to get closer.

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Angelo Vecchio

sent on 12 Settembre 2025

Pros: Excellent compromise for those who do not want to spend mind-boggling amounts, with about 90 blessed euros you can take away the whim of an excellent 300mm.

Cons: Not fast focusing? Noisy?

Opinion: Compact and light, more than excellent performance, balanced weight! Used on d300s it works great as long as it keeps intermediate apertures and shutter speeds not below 1\\250s. and a very steady hand if you want to get its best performance. Even at full aperture it is quite sharp with a very good blur! For the ridiculous price on the second-hand market it is worth trying. The vote? a nice 9.

Takeao

sent on 27 Giugno 2023

Pros: Good sharpness up to 200mm, lightweight, autofocus not extremely fast but more than acceptable

Cons: At 300mm, mine, it is extremely difficult to focus (on D200) and then he regularly snugs it.

Opinion: Taken for the super affordable price but usable up to 200mm or so, at the maximum focal length ignore the autofocus and switch to manual... It's better. On D610 from excellent photos always remaining under 200mm. At the maximum focal length on any body the motor sends the focus ring back and forth and then mistakes it as well. As for the sharpness, under 200mm, I prefer the old 28-200g, does not miss a shot and is a bit sharper in my opinion

Antonio Baldacci

sent on 05 Gennaio 2020

Pros: Light and compact. Presence of the ring of diaphragms and therefore usable even on older machines.

Cons: Slight drop in focal maximum wing sharpness.

Opinion: Fantastic optics, very practical for use in the mountains and on excursions, as it occupies little place in the backpack. I find it better than, at the still excellent, Sigma APO 75-300.Recommended to owners of machines with built-in AF engine. A smaller minimum focus would be welcome, but you can't have it all... The nine-bladed diaphragm ensures a pleasant blur.

Enzo Rizza

sent on 26 Settembre 2017

Pros: Affordable price. Good color rendering at intermediate apertures.

Cons: No image stabilizer

Opinion: Do you know how much I bought it? 90 Euro. At this price I have in hand an original Nikon optic, decent performance and a canvas that can always serve. I have spent a lot to buy the body, but I have the opportunity not to spend just as much to photograph. Used for portraits, it returns a natural incarnation and with a roundish color and not exasperated. So positive, then.

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