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The Nikon AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR is a tele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2006 to 2018 (discontinued). The focus is done by Ultrasonic AF Motor (Ring-USM), it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 641 €;
164 users have given it an average vote of 8.7 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.
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Opinion:For at least 25 years I have been using 50/70 - 200/300 telephoto zoom lenses mainly on APSc for portraits in different situations and this overall is the best performing of all those used so far (almost all Nikon, Sigma apo, Tamron). It is sharp, contrasted, fast in focusing, if a photo has problems it is not the fault of the lens. I need versatile lenses that are not too heavy, so I exclude the F2.8 zooms a priori, I didn't need them with film, let alone now with digital. I also like to use the old Nikon 70-210 f4 AF, mechanically superior but optically unfortunately it does not stand up to comparison, less sharp and worse, with the poorly performing anti-reflective treatment that in certain situations softens the image too much. Regarding the mechanics, the zoom ring is quite fluid but you can feel the plastic friction on plastic, I regret the first serious zooms that ran on metal bearings, qualities of other times. I state that I almost never use the Vr, it is up to the task but the first 70-300 I used gave problems even with the Vr off, every now and then a bad vibration for 1-2 seconds prevented you from shooting (it was a very blurred shot) no problem with the second one I still use. Super recommended for portraiture, nature and sports with enough light.
Cons:It loses a bit of sharpness at maximum focal length and maximum aperture but by closing the diaphragm a little it improves significantly.
Opinion:In my opinion, it is a very valid lens, as it combines excellent handling with excellent general performance. At maximum focal length the yield is slightly lower but it is enough to close one stop to significantly improve the definition. Excellent AF always precise and fast and the stabilization system does its job very well. The price at launch was higher than the competition (Tamron) but the Nikon choice is always a guarantee. Although it has now been out of production for over 6 years, I keep it close and used especially with the D500 it is a great combination. Certainly for fine palates there are other lenses to prefer but for an amateur photographer it is an excellent choice. On the second-hand market it can also be found at attractive prices that I recommend for those who want to approach nature photography (especially with APSC cameras) which with the crop factor becomes a 450 mm. Very interesting. Vote 9.
Pros:Perfect for wildlife photography, fast and accurate autofocus
Cons:Not very bright and at maximum aperture it's not very sharp
Opinion:It's a great lens for wildlife photography and/or photographing distant subjects. The stabilization works well and gives an important hand especially at the maximum focal length; The autofocus ditto, is precise and very fast. Most of the time I used it at 300mm and I can confirm, as other users point out, that shooting at f5.6 the photo is not particularly sharp. Fortunately it is solved by closing to f8 (losing a bit of brightness) and in post production increase the sharpness by 20%. I bought it used for 300€ and it's probably the best AF-S compatible zoom lens used in this price range
Pros:Quality/price, lightness, stabilization, overall and blurred rendering
Cons:loss of sharpness from 250 onwards to TA, plastic (but if we want it light...)
Opinion:Nikon (and even Canon) have never given anything away in the past. The quality and every improvement were sold at a high price. With this lens they must have made some error of judgment because fortunately for us it is one of the few that fully returns all the money spent. It's a consumer lens, sure, but one that looks at the Pro in many ways. It's true it's made of plastic and doesn't have an opening to tear your hair out, but it has a respectable optical performance and is light and space-saving, which for a lens born for nature and travel is a great plus point. VR works great and is, for its category, very fast in focusing. It has good backlight resistance, it has chromatic aberrations that are quite tame in post, it has good sharpness and a nice blur. Yes true, at 300 and at full aperture it softens but to avoid that we would have to carry an extra kilo and at least another thousand euros on our shoulders. Is it worth it if we don't have the ambition to end up on the cover of National Geographic? A super recommended lens for those who are starting to delve into nature photography but also for those who have already been doing it with passion for years but do not want to open a mortgage while taking beautiful photos
Pros: Lightweight lens remains very handy and simple to use
Cons:Not very bright compared to a Nikon f2.8 but still in certain situations you can see the brightness limit very plasticky
Opinion:I bought this lens about five years ago very satisfied with the work it does I use it on a Nikon D700 camera body and I was pleased with it of course This lens remains a basic lens because my intention is to switch to the 70-200 f4 I highly recommend This lens for those who are just starting out and don't want to spend a fortune buy it new or used at a very affordable price
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