Reasonably priced lens of reasonably, average optical quality. Focusing ring conveniently close to the lens mount. Very wide zoom ring.
Hands on
Nicely and conservatively finished in semimatte black, this lens is a good match with medium to heavy Nikon bodies (such as the D80), but it's very nose-heavy on lightweights like the D40. Focusing and zoom rings turn very smoothly but need more damping; the focusing ring is conveniently close to the lensmount. Focus and VR switches may be hard to operate with gloves on. No tripod collar.
In the Lab
Read more| Lens Type: | Zoom |
| Compatibility: | Full Frame |
| Range: | Normal Telephoto Super Telephoto Super-zoom |
| Mount: | Nikon |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Full-Time Manual Focus Override: | Yes |
| Silent AF: | Yes |
| Zoom: | Yes |
| Minimum Focal Length: | 70 mm |
| Maximum Focal Length: | 300 mm |
| Fastest Aperture: | f/4.5 |
| Slowest Aperture: | f/32.0 |
| Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Elements: | 17 |
| Groups: | 12 |
| Filter Size: | 67mm |
| Length: | 5.6 inches |
| Weight: | 26.3 ounces |
| Price: | $590.00 |
| Tripod Collar: | Yes |
| Included Case: | Yes |
| Macro: | No |
| Tilt/Shift: | No |
| Model Number: | |
| SKU: | 1928 |
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