Binding: Electronics
Brand: Nikon
EAN: 0018208019243
Item Dimensions: 460460175460
Label: Nikon
Manufacturer: Nikon
Maximum Focal Length: 300 millimeters
Minimum Focal Length: 70 millimeters
Model: JAA764DA
MPN: JAA764DA
Optical Zoom: 4.3 x
Publisher: Nikon
Studio: Nikon
Features:- High-powered 4.3x telephoto zoom lens with a rotating zoom ring and ED glass
- Compatible with any Nikon autofocus SLR camera and AI-type manual-focus Nikon SLR
- Minimum focus distance of 5 feet
- Attachment/filter size of 62mm
- Lens includes HB-15 hood, 62mm lens cap, rear cap
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED AF Zoom-Nikkor Lens is a superb optical instrument that's compatible with virtually every Nikon camera working today; and, of course, virtually every Nikon camera that wasn't run over by a steamroller being used by someone, somewhere, today! Dimensions - 2.9 Diameter x 4.6 Length Weight - 18.2 ounces Includes Front and Rear lens caps, Nikon HB-15 Lens Hood Optional Case - Nikon CL-72
Amazon.com Review:
The Nikon Autofocus 70-300mm f4-5.6D is a high-powered 4.3x telephoto zoom lens with a rotating zoom ring and ED glass for high resolution and high contrast even at maximum apertures.
The D-type 70-300mm lens' ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass overcomes chromatic aberration and keeps light of various wavelengths focused at the same point. This results in a sharper, more contrasty image. It is compatible with any Nikon autofocus SLR camera as well as any AI-type manual-focus Nikon SLR.
Nikon D-type lenses transmit subject-to-camera distance information to the camera. The camera uses this distance information to refine its exposure calculations. The D-type lenses are necessary for many newer Nikon cameras to activate 3D Matrix Metering.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I almost did not buy this lens, influenced by the numerous negative reviews about it on the net. Fortunately for me, I opted not to listen to pixel-pickers, those who believe that a marginally "sharper" lens may make them better at photography, only to discover (to their dismay) that their images are not improving in correlation to their monetary outlay. Pixel-pickers waste their time pixel-picking, while photography artists spend their time creating images, making the best of their imagination and fascination with art, busy learning and discovering something new every day in the playful game of light with shadow. This is my first zoom lens, as I come from a background of excellent prime lenses, some numbered among the very best in the Nikkor range. Among them, legendary 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 105mm, 135mm - all fine, sharp lenses. I am accustomed and expect top quality images from my lenses. Even so, I am definitely not a pixel-picker - pixel-picking is relevant to lens designers, to improve lens design, not to photographic artists. I decided to try a broad-range zoom purely for convenience, expecting reduced quality from a zoom by definition, and therefore prepared to make only a rather modest investment for it. 70-300mm seemed perfect for convenience, and I bought the lens. To make a long story short, this lens was a revelation and a very pleasant surprise. Image quality for this lens, including bokeh, is much beyond expectations. Use it properly, and for what a 70-300mm zoom is designed for, and you will get excellent results. Want lovely sharp images at 300mm? use it on a tripod with a remote (for camera vibration) and at high shutter speed (for subject movement), focus manually, and tell everybody you used an expensive prime for your images - nobody will argue with you! I took some really stunning images with this lens, portraits in particular, at max. focal length and fully open - no problem whatsoever. I also used it with a sharp 1.4 teleconverter - amazing!! takes you up to 420mm (and film equivalent of 630mm on DX sensors!!). If your knowledge of photography is limited, and your images are not yet at a "satisfactory" level, you will have to improve your knowledge and technique, not buy more and "better" equipment. View lenses for what they are: tools. Even the best car cannot teach you how to drive, you have to learn yourself. Lenses will not turn you into an artist, they will provide you with a basic starting point. Marginal quality differences in lens performance will make absolutely no difference in the overall "quality" of your images. This particular zoom is at a *very* high quality optically, easily competing in image quality with the best prime lenses, surpassing most of them in convenience of use, due to the broad focal range. If you are interested in the art of photography, and have no stomach for pixel-picking, definitely buy this lens instead of a more expensive alternative - it is a great creative tool, it is a joy to use, you will be happy with it and you will never regret buying it - especially at the very low selling price.
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In general I agree with previous reviwers, but not about sharp. To be sure that it was not my hand that afected the sharp, I did a test. Using a tripod I did a picture with 70-300 at 135mm and after with a 18-135mm (the one that cames with the D80) at 135mm too. The camera used was a D80 with the same adjusts and subject for buth lenses. The 18-135mm is much sharper them 70-300mm at 135mm.
For sure I will sell 70-300mm and go to a VR.
Rating:  -
I got this lens some time ago, after several shots I can conclude somethings on this lens. It's sharp at 70mm, not so sharp from 90 to 200mm, and soft from any focal lenght farther than 200mm. The build quality is good, a bit heavy but ok to my taste. The only ED element included in this lens is not enough for avoiding chromatic aberrations, I've heard and read that either the G or D version delivery pretty the same results. The macro performance is poor, you can not go closer than 5ft. The lens is good for shooting birds, as u should know, the lens mounted on a camera with APCs sensor goes to 450mm at long end. Focus speed is also one of its weakest points, mostly from 200 to 300mm. I have some sample images on my pbase gallery (see link below) images posted on that galley have been edited and resized to a lower resolution, and most of them were taken at 300mm. The bokeh is good although you wouldnt like to see the orignal pictures since the softness and the lack of contrast is clear when u see images at full res. [...] Im leaning towards the buy of the newest version, the nikon 70-300mm VR. Hope I could get one soon, in order to post a brief opinion.
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This is a truly outstanding bargain (for those who are willing to forgo the VR option of its' twice more expensive sibling). At F8 and below this lens produces results that are indistinguishable from 4-6 times more expensive 70(80)-200F2.8 lens. And it's very light and compact. I've been using it for 5 years or so, and, as you can see in photos I posted in "Customer images" section it was very good to me. You really can not go wrong with this purchase.
A couple words of caution though, as with all consumer zooms one has to be careful about shot discipline (to avoid motion blur). That does limit the use of this lens for handheld pictures to fairly bright weather (or higher ISOs). It does benefit from stepping down a little. But for the price, its' an unbeatable bargain (IMHO).
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basically, the 70-300 ED is the perfect complement to the 18-70 kit lens for the nikon d series. it's worth having because of the 1.5 mag factor which means it's actually a 105-450mm, which gives you plenty of reach. add a teleconverter and you can get to 900mm (!). general consensus is it's also better than the 70-300 G lens, although if you're on a budget or don't plan on using telephoto that much, the extra $250 might be better spent elsewhere (like the 50mm 1.8 prime and/or a flash). this is a mid-level nikon lens with ED glass and decent build quality--not cheap, but not tank-like either. the lens extends way out at 300 mm, and you have to twist the manual focus ring (which is a bit stiff) to get it to fully retract. the plastic lens hood is big and has a cheap feel (not lined with velvet like tokina), but reverses for carrying around.
still, it's nice and sharp with good bokeh and a reasonable value--if you want better bokeh, go for a long prime. no macro capability like the cheaper sigma APO variant but sometimes lenses are better if you don't ask them to do too much.
optical quality is pretty consistent through the entire zoom range, which is a good thing; definitely a nice piece of glass, although not a head-turner. it's not a quick lens at 4-5.6, but what did you expect for $400? a 2.8? yeah right.
with a steady grip, it's usable handheld out to 200mm; beyond that shake is noticeable. the rubber grip ring balances nicely on objects without worrying about scratching the finish for braced shots. if you plan on using it handheld fully extended, consider the VR version, although you'll still want a tripod for longer exposures. 70mm is a bit tight on the wide end, but passable for portraits. for a non-macro, it lets you get reasonably close with a shallow depth of field. no noticable lens creep. not super lightweight, but not too heavy either. doesn't take up much more room in the bag then the 18-70. middle-of-the road in most categories, except for optical performance, which is above average. good for nature or wildlife w/tripod, or for law-enforcement/private detectives, handheld "stakeout" surveillance shots (which don't require perfect clarity). if you plan on using it for sports or action in low light, good luck -- use a speedlight and a tripod/monopod, set up at a spot, lock focus, and wait for subject to come into view. wouldn't recommend it for tracking quick-moving objects beyond 200mm.
the 70-300 ED is super-sharp stopped down to 5.6-8, beyond that performance didn't really improve; the images just got a bit more resonant. bottom line, you can get some nice long shots with this lens, which should be good enough for casual enthusiasts and prosumers. it's not a pro lens, but then again, it doesn't cost what a pro lens does. you might be able to find it used for a fraction of the price, but it might be worth it to get the warranty.
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