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Photo : Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras |
- specialized lensI bought the 70-300 to extend the telephoto range of my D80's 18-135 kit lens. Quality of photos from both lenses are very good. The VR works well even at extreme (300 mm) hand-held use. I've had no autofocus problems. Depth of field limitations require one to pay attention to framing and focus. This is a notably slower lens than my Nicor 18-135 which I've grown comfortable with for 90% of my shooting situations. I use an SB600 flash regularly for fill. On sale it's worth it if you have the money.
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- Nikon 70-300 mm zoom lensMy husband is very pleased with the lens I bought for him, and gets much use taking photos of the wildlife . He also took some fabulous px. of the animals in Yellowstone.
It arrived promptly and was in perfect condition.
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- A great choice for amateursI picked this lens up used, in like-new condition, at a local camera store for $375. It's a very good complement to the 18-105mm VR zoom I have. While not as handy a combination as the 18-200mm lens, I picked up both of these for around the same priceas the 18-200, and in return got even more reach, better image quality across both zoom ranges, and a lighter lens for normal use.
The build quality is good for the price range. It's got a bit of plasticky feel to the zoom action, but not bad. While it is a hefty lens, so are most other tele-zooms. If weight is that big a deal, the 18-55 VR/55-200VR combo would be a better choice. I didn't like the feel of the 18-55 VR I had, and the 55-200 is built about the same.
Image quality as far as I can see is very good for what it is. It's not the sharpest, it's not the fastest aperture, and it does autofocus somewhat slowly, but it also doesn't cost $1000+. This is a mid-range tele zoom, and I didn't expect it to perform like an f2.8 lens that weighs 4 pounds and costs what I make in a month. The VR works very well, although it is somewhat loud. I can take handheld shots, even out to 300mm, in good light, and it helps a good bit with longer releases in lower light. This helps it perform like a faster lens in poor light, though it of course will not help with moving subjects such as sports photography.
This is a great choice if you can find it a bit cheaper than the $450 it sells for currently, and still not bad at that price. For me, it offers 90% of the functionality of something like the 70-200mm VR, at around 30% of the cost. The fact that it is still small & light enough to carry around (it stays in my camera bag, and with this lens attached the camera is still light enough to wear) is a big plus, since you can't use the lens that you left at home to save weight.
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- Nikon 70-300mmI truly love this lens. Focus is fast, automatic, and crystal clear. At 300mm (fully extended) with hood, it is truly long - which makes it inconvenient to just carry around. I need to cradle it like a baby when out of my camera case. But when the situation is right, and you have some distance between you and your subject (more than ~6 feet), the pictures are spectacular and beautiful. The price (< $450) is extremely reasonable. More expensive lenses give you larger aperture when fully zoomed, but this lens is provides a good overall compromise. The lens zoom doesn't slip under the weight of the lens when it is pointed up or down, and tension is consistent throughout the zoom range.
Overall, I don't have any complaints about this lens - it is a great compliment to the 18-105mm lens that ships with the Nikon D90. I would buy it again in a heartbeat. I'm in love with my D90, this lens, and my SB900 flash for indoor use.
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- Excellent quality but heavy and not easy to useExcellent for hobby if you really need that extra range. But eventually, may not get out of the box too often.
I found it useful for children portrait with excellent results (with a Nikon D90), even at 300mm.
It complements a 18-105mm, and if I'd have to choose again, i'll probably replace the 2 by a 18-200.
The rate is more about the usage, quality is excellent
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