Lens type |
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Lens mount |
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Aperture max | 4.5-5.6 |
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Aperture min | 22-32 |
Aperture ring | no |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
Aperture features | Rounded diaphragm |
Construction | Zoom |
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Elements | 17 |
Groups | 11 |
Special elements / coatings |
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Power zoom | no |
Zoom method | Expanding |
Zoom Ratio (x) | 5.5 x |
Weight | 18.7 oz |
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Diameter | 3.03 in |
Length | 4.84 in |
Filter size | 2.28 in |
Max Format size | APS-C |
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Focal length | 55 - 300 |
Angle of View | 28 - 50 |
Maximum magnification | 0.28 x |
4 stops claimed | yes |
Focus method |
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Autofocus | yes |
Autofocus motor type | Micro Type Ultrasonic |
Full-time Manual focusing | no |
Closest focusing distance | 1.4 |
Distance scale | no |
Depth of field (DoF) scale | no |
Colour of product | Black |
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Body materials |
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Tripod collar | no |
Hood supplied | yes |
Filter thread | yes |
Sealing | yes |
Looking for a Nikon 55-300mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.
The Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR offers an impressive tele-photo zoom range at a reasonable price
The 55-300mm lens is a decent, though not stellar, addition to any Nikon photographer's kit if you shoot on the DX format and need an extensive telephoto reach.
A lightweight, 5.5x telephoto zoom lens with built-in VR stabilisation for Nikon's DX camera bodies. Photographers looking for a telephoto zoom lens to complement the 18-55mm kit lens supplied with Nikon DSLRs will doubtless be drawn to the new AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR lens. Designed specifically for Nikon's DX-format cameras, where it covers a focal length range equivalent to 85-450mm, it offers some attractive features plus a decent price/performance ratio.
A big 5.5x zoom lens range extends your reach
The AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is an affordable telephoto lens for Nikon DX-format DSLR users. Read our Nikkor 55-300mm review to find out if it's worth the modest investment.
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