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Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

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5.5x Telephoto Zoom lens,Filter Thread: 58 mm
Nikon VR II Image Stabilization; Tripod Detection Mode, Focal Length Range : 55 -300 mm, Minimum Focus Distance : 4.6 ft.( 1.4 m)
HRI (High Refractive Index) Lens Element
2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)

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Important Warranty Information: All Nikkor autofocus lenses from Nikon Inc. USA include four years of Nikon Extended Service Coverage at no charge. Be sure to look for the Nikon ESC certificate with every Nikkor lens purchase you make.

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Aperture Control Design	Aperture controlled by camera
Color	Black
Compatible Lens Hood Part Number	HB-57
Compatible Mountings	Nikon F (DX)
Focus Type	Micro-type ultrasonic
Image Stabilization	4 stops claimed
Included Components	AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras LC-58 Snap-on Front Lens Cap LF-4 Rear Lens Cap HB-57 Lens Hood CL-1020 Soft Lens Case
Item Dimensions	3.03 x 3.03 x 4.84 inches
Item Display Weight	530 grams
Item Weight	1.28 pounds
Lens Design	Telephoto
Lens Type	Zoom lens
Macro Focus Range	1.40 m
Manufacturer Warranty Description	1 year coverage for parts 1 year coverage for labor This warranty doesn't apply to the batteries and software driver that accompany this product
Material Type	Plastic barrel, Metal mount

Maximum Aperture	ƒ/4.5
Maximum Aperture Range	F4.5 - F5.6
Maximum Focal Length	300 mm
Maximum Format Size	APS-C / DX
Minimum Aperture	ƒ/32
Minimum Focal Length	55 mm
Minimum Focal Range	55 mm
Model Year	2010
Number of Diaphragm Blades	9
Number of Elements	17
Number of Groups	11
Optical Zoom	5.5x
Photo Filter Thread Size	58 mm
Shipping Weight	1.94 pounds
Style Name	Base
UNSPSC Code	45121603
Zoom Type	Fixed

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Color	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black	Black
Compatible Camera Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F(DX)	Nikon F	Nikon F
Focus Type	Micro-type ultrasonic	Micro-type ultrasonic	Screw drive from camera	auto-focus	auto-focus	Micromotor
Item Dimensions	3.03 x 4.84 x 3.03 in	2.8 x 3.27 x 2.8 in	2.91 x 4.61 x 2.91 in	3.27 x 5.75 x 3.27 in	3 x 3 x 4.7 in	3.03 x 4.61 x 3.03 in
Item Weight	1.28 lbs	0.66 lb	0.94 lb	1.5 lbs	1.19 lbs	0.96 lb
Lens Type	Zoom lens	Zoom lens	Zoom lens	zoom	Macro	Telephoto
Maximum Aperture	4.5	5.6	4	f/34	4	f/4
Maximum Focal Length	300 millimeters	200 millimeters	300 millimeters	300	300 millimeters	300 millimeters
Minimum Aperture	32	32	45	8	32	5.6
Minimum Focal Length	55 millimeters	55 millimeters	70 millimeters	70	70 millimeters	70 millimeters
Photo Filter Thread Size	58 millimeters	55 millimeters	62 millimeters	67 millimeters	58 millimeters	62 millimeters

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Product Description

F Mount Lens / DX Format 82.5-450mm (35mm Equivalent) Aperture Range: f/4.5 to 22 Two Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements One High Refractive Index Element Silent Wave Motor Auto Focus VR II Image Stabilization Super Integrated Coating (SIC) Minimum Focus Distance: 4.6' Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

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Compact 5.5x DX-format telephoto zoom lens with High Refractive Index lens element. ED glass and VR II image stabilization is Ideal for capturing distant subjects at athletic events, family pictures, dramatic sunsets, travel and more.

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

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

Sample image take with the Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens.

5.5x Telephoto Zoom lens
Ideal for capturing distant subjects at athletic events, family pictures, dramatic sunsets, travel and more. Angle of view equivalent to a focal length of 82.5 to 450mm in FX/35mm format D-SLR.

Nikon VR II Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.

Tripod Detection Mode
Reduces vibration that may occur due to shutter release when mounted on a tripod.

HRI (High Refractive Index) Lens Element
HRI lens element is essential to keeping the lens compact while offering high contrast even at maximum aperture.

2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
Effectively minimizes chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.

Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.

Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduces flare.

Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.

What's in the box

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens, 58mm Snap-On Lens Cap, LF-1 Rear Lens Cap, HB-57 Snap-on Lens Hood, CL-1020 Lens Case and 1-Year Worldwide Limited Warranty, Plus 4- Years Complimentary Extended Service Coverage valid in the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

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Product Dimensions

4.8 x 3 x 3 inches

Item Weight

1.3 pounds

Shipping Weight

1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

ASIN

B003ZSHNCC

Item model number

2197

National Stock Number

6760-01-595-0589

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1,019 customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars

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#31 in Camera & Photo > Lenses > Camera Lenses > Digital Camera Lenses

Date first available at Amazon.com

August 17, 2010

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Great Addition to the DX Line-up

ByJimon September 4, 2010

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First of all I'll say that I ordered my lens as soon as Amazon had them available. I upgraded to next day shipping and got it 18 hours later - quick service. Thanks Amazon!

But now on to the real review...

This lens is fantastic - especially for $399. My first concern was whether it not it had a plastic or metal mount since some DX lenses in this price range have plastic. I even contacted Nikon and they couldn't (or wouldn't) tell me. Well, I was really pleased to see that it does have a metal mount. It has a nice solid feel to it. The zoom movement is smooth and I haven't had any problem with lens creep when I'm aiming it downward. Even when I point the camera downward and shake it, it won't creep.

I'm just beginning to get into testing it but my preliminary pictures are coming out nice - really nice. The sharpness is amazing and the lens produces a very nice bokeh. I posted the image of the dragonfly with the chicken wire background (see the customer uploads) Check out the detail in the wings. That shot says it all. It was HAND HELD and cranked all the way out to 300mm. The original image is great but a lot of the detail was lost with the upload to Amazon. But - none the less - it's still pretty sharp. The auto focus on this lens is fast, smooth, quiet and very accurate. It locked right in on the subject. It was set on aperture priority at f/8 1/500sec for the shot that I posted here (shot with a D-90).

The VR on this lens is great. The detail I get with hand-helds just amazes me. It has Nikon's VRII image stabilization and it even has a tripod detection mode that reduces any vibration from shutter release when it's on a tripod.

Colors are rendered accurately and the contrast is pretty sharp even at the max aperture. The lens is compact for a 300mm and it's lighter than my AF-S DX 18-200mm which I use as my regular walk-around. I'm sure the new 55-300 will be used as my walk around pretty frequently also.

All in all for an APS-C lens, Nikon did a great job with this one - especially for the price. It's a welcome addition to the DX line and I'm really glad I have one in my gear bag.

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Perfect for my D7000

ByRosicrucianon March 5, 2014

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Moving into the digital SLR I needed a longer range lens. I recommend only Nikor glass with Nikon cameras. The response between the contact points on this and my D7000 are worth every penny. It is amazingly light compared to the same lens I had for my 6006 film SLR. The new materials used in the latest cameras and lenses is fantastic. The range for this will balance out what you need. The only other would be a wide angle for the future. I always read the reviews to make sure I don't see the key grinder points that similar camera users see. I use my camera and lens for some harder activities and these take a pretty good toss.

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Quite a value when you package the purchase with the ...

ByD. R. Bittleon February 8, 2016

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Quite a value when you package the purchase with the Nikon D3300. Nikon quality. Unbelievable closeups when coupled with the camera's play-back zoom.

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Sleeper Nikon lens, read the lab reviews

ByBrad Meekon May 9, 2015

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excellent resolution until you get near 300mm range(see lab reports at sites like Photozone). Remember almost all zoom lenses lose resolution near their limit. Why settle for a lens with a smaller max. like 200mm. where it is losing resolution as you near 200mm. This lens has resolution well above the 200mm range. When you add in VR, the fact that it is larger than a 200mm zoom it does not weigh alot more and the great price for a used one this is one of the best if not the best of nikon lens buys

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A Real Bargain for an Outstanding Optic

ByFamily Manon December 23, 2011

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I am amazed at the resolution,contrast and vibrant colors from such a modestly priced lens. The VR is superb and the range is very useful. Yes, the lens does hunt for focus in dark situations and the finder is dark as a result of the 4.8/5.6 max aperture at the long end(200-300), but I don't expect a brilliant finder at these apertures, 4.5 at the 55 end and 5.6 at the 300 end.,
Having said that, for me this lens is a landscape lens and not a fast sports lens. At $399 this is a good lens---at $249 this is a great lens. I do hear some gear noise coming down from 300mm to 55 mm as I go through the range. I'll check local dealers to compare and see if this is the norm.Very satisfied, and I own high end glass for my Nikons both "G lenses and "D" lenses.

My first impression of my initial images taken on a Nikon D 200 was, WOW!

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Nice lens.

ByThomas C. Altmanon October 4, 2016

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I moved up from the 22-200 to this lens and really like the close shots.

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Gets The Job Done Really Well

ByKirton July 17, 2012

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I needed a zoom lens to shoot distant sporting activities and wild life. I have the Nikon D5100 and this lens works perfectly with it. There is only one tiny downside with this lens and that is that even though it is quite good in low light situations {when you have the AF assist on}, I felt that it should have been a tad faster to ensure that you get the exact shot that you are aiming for. It is still quite good though esp. when you combine the right ISO with perhaps a good manual setting or even shutter priority. All in all it is a top of the line lens and does a fantastic job. Oh, did I mention that you cannot beat its daylight shots? Near perfect at times but always great.

PS. I was giving this item a 4 1/2 rating but I could not figure out how to get the half in. So know this, this item gets a 4 1/2 rating from me ok.

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Very Good Lens!

ByPetya S. Stoychevaon July 28, 2011

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As many others I am going to confirm that that is actually a very good lens. It is accurate, sharp, EVEN at 300mm given there is good light. It is not a poor light lens obviously. Built is decent, as long as it is not abused I can't see this lens not holding up well for a long time. It is great for birds and wildlife as well as sports or any situation where big zoom is required. It does not, however focus lightning fast, but by all means is whiting reasonable. If you consider the Nikon 55-200mm, but want a bit more reach and don't mind a little longer lens body, seriously consider this lens. The VR works great and helps with hand held shots at 300mm! Lastly it is not heavy given its size. Highly recommended. I will also post sample pictures of the lens taken with my good old Nikon D50.

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Images are not as sharp as I would like and expect them to be from a Nikon lens

Images are not as sharp as I would like and expect them to be from a Nikon lens. My Tamarac lens seems to take sharper images.

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Excellent Lens!

EXCELLENT lens! You can always take better photographs when using good quality glass. If you're going to use a NIKON, you might as well buy equipment made FOR NIKON!

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Great product as advertised!!!

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Well built and versatile- Good for MANY tasks.

Most multi functional lens I have currently.
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