Compact, high-performance telephoto zoom lens with VR II

The compact, lightweight AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED delivers 300mm of telephoto reach (450mm equivalent on DX-format D-SLRs) with Nikon's second generation of Vibration Reduction (VR II) for enhanced hand-held and low-light shooting. Powered by Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for ultra-fast, ultra-quiet autofocusing, and optimized with the latest advancements in lens design, it draws peak performance from both FX- and DX-format DSLRs. Leave the tripod at home and create stunning still images and HD videos from any distance.

Technology

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    Vibration Reduction

    A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.

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    Silent Wave Motor

    AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor (SWM). This technology converts “traveling waves” into rotational energy to focus the optics. This enables high-speed autofocusing that's extremely accurate and super quiet.

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    ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass

    An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.

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    M/A

    Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder.

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    IF Lens

    A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.

*Based on CIPA Standard. This value is achieved when: FX-format compatible lenses are attached to an FX-format digital SLR camera and zoom lenses are set at the maximum telephoto position.

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Tech Specs

  • Focal Length Range

    Focal Length Range

    70 -300mm
  • Maximum Aperture

    Maximum Aperture

    f/4.5-5.6
  • Format

    FX/35mm
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

    Yes
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)

    3.1 in.80 mmx5.6 in.143.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight

    Approx. Weight

    26.3 oz.745 g
  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
  • Focal Length Range
    70 -300mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    4.3x
  • Maximum Aperture
    f/4.5-5.6
  • Minimum Aperture
    f/32
  • Format
    FX/35mm
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    22°50'
  • Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)
    5°20'
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    34°20'
  • Minimum Angle of View (FX-format)
    8°10'
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.25xx
  • Lens Constructions Elements
    17
  • Lens Construction Groups
    12
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
  • Diaphragm Blades
    9
  • Distance Information
    Yes
  • ED Glass Elements
    2
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
  • Autofocus
    Yes
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    4.9 ft.(1.5m)
  • Focus Mode
    Auto, Manual, Manual/Auto
  • G-type
    Yes
  • Filter Size
    67mm
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Screw-on
  • Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length)
    3.1 in.80 mmx5.6 in.143.5 mm
  • Approx. Weight
    26.3 oz.745 g
  • Lens Type
    Zoom

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