Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 441 reviews of Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design and reliability. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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On average, users rate this product 92/100 and experts rate this product 85/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 191 user reviews of Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Bryan Carnathan (the-digital-picture.com)

* Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR Lens

Where you buy your gear matters. You expect to get what you ordered and you want to pay a low price for it. The retailers I recommend below are the ones I trust for my own purchases. Get your Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR Lens now from:

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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G

In conclusion, if you are looking for a lens that can work with both your Nikon digital and film camera than you may want to consider the Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED lens. If you are looking for a great multi-tasking lens, then...

Internal Focusing Mechanism, 4.3x zoom, Minimum focusing distance of 1.5 meters, Weighs only 1.6 lbs, Compatible with both Nikon digital and film SLR's

If you looking to add a telephoto lens that packs a punch to your SLR...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Review Round-Up

If you own or have used this lens, let us know what you think! Leave your comments and thoughts below. Ken Rockwell If you are looking for a cheap, lightweight zoom for film or FX this is excellent for the price. I can't see any reason to buy the...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Photocrati Staff (photocrati.com)

Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S IF-ED VR Review Round-Up

The Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR may not be the Über-lens everybody was hoping for (nor was that realistic) but it is still a very good lens. At 70mm the results are nothing short of stellar and still easily on a very good level at 200mm....

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Szymon Starczewski (lenstip.com)

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

Perhaps the most fierce competition can be observed on the market of kit lenses' substitutes. Not less keen rivalry is concerning the segment of amateur zoom lenses which focal lengths begin in the range of 70-100 mm and end at 300 mm. Every optics...

solid barrel ; very good image sharpness in the frame centre ; good image quality at the frame edge ; low distortion ; slight coma ; well-corrected astigmatism ; low vignetting ; efficient stabilization ; excellent autofocus

high or very high chromatic aberration at all focal lengths ; at 300 mm image resolution could have been better

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : LensTip.com (lenstip.com)

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

very soft picture at maximum aperture, mediocre sharpness at 300 mm, where picture sharpness can be obtained only at f/11, very loud and slow autofocus

It is understandable for us to compare the Nikkor to the previously tested Sigma 70-300 mm DG APO MACRO. They both have the same parameters and similar prices, and are thus evenly matched competitors. As far as the similarities are concerned, the two...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR IF-ED

The Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR IF-ED come nicely packaged with a large lens hood and a drawstring soft case.

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Consumer review (slrgear.com)

Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor review by Hoosierdaddy

Bought "Nikon refurbished" but it looks new. Between this and the 55-300 @$399, I liked the size & weight of the 55-300 but it took longer for the VR to stabilize and AF was slower, so got the 70-300 because I would use it for sports and candids where...

Sharp over most of the range, nice VR, great for the

A bit larger than I would like, disappointing IQ at 300mm wide-open

Jan, 2011

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