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Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Price (MSRP): $530.00
TYPE: Zoom Lens - Super Zoom
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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: SQF data were Excellent at both 70mm and 200mm, Good at 300mm. While Visible pincushion (0.35%) showed up at 200mm, distortion was Slight at the other tested focal lengths: 0.14% barrel distortion at 70mm; 0.26% pincushion at 300mm. Light falloff was gone by f/5.6 at 70mm, by f/8 at both 200mm and 300mm. Close focusing distance of 57 inches gives you 1:3.8 magnification at 300mm, 1:5.7 at 200mm, 1:16.3 at 70mm. With VR at 200mm: All testers could gain up to 2 stops. Highest gain: 4.5 stops; lowest: 1 stop. At 300mm: All testers could gain up to 4 stops. Highest gain: 4.5 stops; lowest: 3 stops.
Conclusion: Very impressive optical performance for a moderately priced VR lens. Particularly effective VR at 300mm (450mm equivalent on Nikon DSLRs) would make this a fine lens for nature and sports shooting.
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User Reviews
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Overall quality |
9
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Ease of use |
8.5
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Fit and finish |
7
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Versatility |
7.5
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Legibility of exterior markings |
9
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Smoothness of zoom |
6.5
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Hoods and filters |
8.5
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Overall value |
9.5
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