| Nikon AF-S VR 70-300 f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED | 
 enlarge | Brand: Nikon
Category: CE
Buy New: £283.35
New (18) from £283.35
Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 1110
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4.3
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 3.1 x 3.1
MPN: 2161
Model: 2161
UPC: 018208021611
EAN: 0182080216110
ASIN: B000HJPK2C
Release Date: February 7, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Product Description
The AF-S VR 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED lens from Nikon is a high-performance tele-lens zoom designed to satisfy both digital and traditional 24 x 36 camera users' needs. Offering a 4.3 x amplitude and a focus range of 70 - 300 mm (or 105 - 450 mm on a digital camera from the DX Nikon series), this built-in lens, as well as 2 auxiliary ED glass lenses, guarantee high optical performances with reduced dispersion. In addition, the AF-S VR 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED uses Nikon's new generation vibration reduction system (VR II) to allow you to take handheld photos thanks to its shutter speed that is 4 times slower than that of traditional cameras, for great results (according to performance tests by Nikon). The SWM (Silent Wave Motor) and internal focus (IF) assure a quick and silent operation. Furthermore, the circular diaphragm with 9 glass slides gives natural and harmonious results for unfocused elements in the background. With the AF-S VR 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED, you have a state-of-the-art lens that will enable you to take many splendid long distance photos, with spectacular and realistic visual results.
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 Nikon 70-300 AF-S VR - Cracker of a lens August 17, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm very impressed with this lens. Before I bought it, I read reviews on various websites, some saying it was brilliant, some saying it wasn't very sharp, too big, too heavy etc.I took the plunge and bought one and haven't regretted it. I've used this on d40 and d300 bodies and it works superbly on both.
The autofocus is very fast, quiet and accurate. The VRII system is also very impressive allowing very slow shutter speeds - I've had sharp, handheld images at 1/30 sec at 300mm which would be completely impossible without it. As for the size and weight, for a lens with a maximum focal length of 300mm with a built in focusing motor and an optical stabilisation system it's not really a problem (the canon equivalent is the same size but 100g lighter). The build is also fairly solid with smooth zoom and focus rings. Mine has had it's share of knocks and bumps as well as being caught in rain and has carried on unaffected (note that the lens mount has a seal round it, helping to stop rain from seeping between camera and lens). I can't really complain about sharpness either, the only times I think the image is a bit soft is at the longer focal lengths which could as easily be due to bad panning technique, relying on the autofocus too much in poor light etc....
For a 300 mm lens at this price, it's got genuinely useful features, it's compact, not too heavy and impressively sharp - Fantastic value!
 The VR does the trick! June 29, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having already owned a Tamron 70-300 I discovered that that range was my most popular shot. I love the sniping shots. This Nikon lens is amazing and the VR makes all the difference! Hold down the shutter button and you can feel it cut in and notice suddenly the image through the viewfinder is very still!
I have no problems with the quality of the results. I have heard that its at its sharpest between 170 and 270mm though but I have yet to try that.
Its a little heavy for me as I do a lot of walking and its rather longer that the Tamron so I had to get a new camera bag but Im more than pleased with it.
 Beware of the seller if you want cashback June 17, 2008
7 out of 20 found this review helpful
This review is more about Simply Electronics than the lens itself. I ordered this lens at the same time as a Nikon D80 and another lens (which was delivered by a different seller). Nikon are currently running a cashback offer of 50 if you buy a D80 and one lens, or 75 if you buy a D80 and two lenses.
When this lens turned up it turned out to be sourced from the US, so is not included in the cashback offer. When I complained to Simply Electronics about this they just said that most of their items are sourced from the UK but in this case it came from the US, so unlucky. They said it was my fault for not checking with them first!
So if you are buying this lens from Simply Electronics be aware that it may cost you an extra 25!
Oh, by the way, the lens is excellent!
I love this lens but it does have flaws March 12, 2008
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I bought this lens and took it straight on safari, pairing it with a D80. I took about 2,000 shots with it over two weeks and some of the results are great. Most of the time of course I was shooting at 300mm with VR on in very bright light and it performed pretty well. It is particularly good at close focus (but it's not a macro) and generally good for fast-moving wildlife. It's sharp right through to 300mm but not razors (but hey, if I could afford 6,000 for a Nikon prime telephoto I would have bought one). Just two complaints - the autofocus sometimes gets a bit lost and hunts, and the manual focus ring slips so that it sometimes can't be focussed at all (clearly this is a fault and I'll get it fixed when I have a chance). Overall I'm very happy with this lens, but I will upgrade when I can.
VR is a revelation January 19, 2008
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I have traded in my D version 70-300 for the new VR and so far I don't regret it. The optical quality is very good, probably slightly sharper and higher contrast than its predecessor. The VR capability is extraordinary. It becomes possible to take handheld telephoto shots that previously could only work on a tripod. For instance, today I shot waves breaking on rocks at 300mm (450mm equivalent) at 1/30 second, with amazingly sharp rocks and lots of water movement.
The build quality of this lens is similar to the 18-70mm DX Nikon, which it complements beautifully. The major differences with the older 70-300mm Nikon lens are in size and weight. It's much bulkier and about 40% heavier, which becomes very noticable with one of the lighter budget Nikon DSLRs. Also the zoom ring is much tighter; Nikon have possibly responded to earlier complaints about zoom creep on the old D lens (but have maybe slightly overcompensated).
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