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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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Pros

  • lightweight and decent build quality for
  • Distortion is also well controlled
  • reasonably priced

Cons

  • slower maximum aperture at 300mm and compromised optical quality
  • f/8 improves matters noticeably
  • but not as quick as the larger aperture pro lenses

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 17
  • Extending front, Internal
  • yes
  • APS-C (crop)
  • 55, 300 mm
  • yes
  • Normal, Telephoto

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR - Pros & Cons

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Pros

  • lightweight and decent build quality for
  • Distortion is also well controlled
  • reasonably priced
  • high quality
  • a compact and lightweight design optimised
  • Build quality
  • handling and performance
  • Build quality is pretty decent for a consumer zoom
  • inexpensive lenses with acceptable quality
  • good and proven full frame lens
  • was negligible and backgrounds were acceptably smooth

Cons

  • slower maximum aperture at 300mm and compromised optical quality
  • f/8 improves matters noticeably
  • but not as quick as the larger aperture pro lenses
  • the lens does not focus internally
  • lacks full-time manual override in Single AF mode
  • 6G ED VR is a bit of a mixed bag
  • a bit of light fall-off in the extreme corners
  • The lens has no distance scale and no focus limiter
  • No processing
  • on-camera jpeg
  • the lens is only compatible with modern cameras

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Telephoto
Lens mount
  • Nikon F
  • Nikon F
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Aperture
Aperture max4.5-5.6
Aperture min22-32
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades9
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements17
Groups11
Special elements / coatings
  • 2 ED elements
  • 1 HRI element
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
Zoom Ratio (x)5.5 x
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Dimensions
Weight18.7 oz
Diameter3.03 in
Length4.84 in
Filter size2.28 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
APS-C
Focal length55 - 300
Angle of View28 - 50
Maximum magnification0.28 x
4 stops claimedyes
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Focus
Focus method
  • Extending front
  • Internal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor typeMicro Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusingno
Closest focusing distance1.4
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materials
  • Plastic
  • Metal
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingyes

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR DX AF-S Nikkor Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 19.08.2010
Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR DX AF-S Nikkor Review

Looking for a Nikon 55-300mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 20.02.2013
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Review
4.0

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

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Review - Photography Life
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Photography Life
Published: 17.10.2010
Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Review - Photography Life
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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CNET
Published: 30.11.2010
AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR Lens
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Photo Review
Published: 16.02.2012
AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR Lens
4.3

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.

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.11.2011
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR review
4.0

A big 5.5x zoom lens range extends your reach

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 07.02.2012
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Review | Photography Blog
4.0

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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