Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens USA

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  • B&H # NI55300GAF
  • Mfr# 2197

Product Highlights

  • DX-Format Zoom
  • 82.5-450mm Equivalent Focal Length in FX
  • VR II Image Stabilization
  • Focus to 4.6' at Any Focal Length
  • Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
  • Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

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The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens is a compact 5.5x zoom lens for DX-format D-SLR cameras. Its equivalent focal length in FX-format is 82.5-450mm. This lens is an excellent choice for travel, landscapes, portraits, and distant subjects. The lens focuses to 4.6' at every focal length - this versatility ensures stunning close-up shots of subjects near and far.

The VR II image stabilization allows you to handhold the camera at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and stable video capture. Other features include the silent wave motor for quiet accurate autofocusing, and a rounded 9-blade diaphragm that offers stunning out-of-focus highlights (bokeh). The lens elements have been treated with Nikon's Super Integrated Coating - an optical lens coating process that maximizes light transmission while enhancing clarity and contrast. All of these world-class features add up to the AF-S 55-300 being an ideal lens for traveling or shooting close to home.

5.5x Telephoto Zoom Lens
Ideal for capturing distant subjects at athletic events, family pictures, dramatic sunsets, travel and more. Angle of view equivalent to a focal length of 82.5 to 450mm in FX/35mm format D-SLR.
Nikon VR II Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.
Tripod Detection Mode
Reduces vibration that may occur due to shutter release when mounted on a tripod.
HRI (High Refractive Index) Lens Element
HRI lens element is essential to keeping the lens compact while offering high contrast even at maximum aperture.
2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
Effectively minimizes chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.
Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduces flare.
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.
Focus to 4.6' at Any Focal Length
This extends the versatility of this lens
Performance
Focal Length 55 - 300 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/4.5 - 5.6
Minimum: f/22
Camera Mount Type Nikon F
Format Compatibility Nikon DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
Angle of View 28° - 5°
Minimum Focus Distance 4.6' (1.40 m)
Magnification 0.28x
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 1:3.57
Groups/Elements 11/17
Diaphragm Blades 9
Features
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Tripod Collar No
Physical
Filter Thread 58 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 3.0 x 4.8" (7.62 x 12.19 cm)
Weight 18.7 oz (530 g)

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens
 
4.7

(based on 336 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (234)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (93)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

98%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (266)
  • Improves picture quality (177)
  • Compact (106)
  • Interfaces well with camcorder (18)
  • Lightweight (10)

Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (15)
  • Slow autofocus (6)
  • Poor clarity (4)
  • Poor in low light (4)
  • Heavy (3)

Best Uses

  • Shooting outdoors (249)
  • Upgrade (68)
  • Close up filming (62)
  • Shooting indoors (60)
  • Panoramic filming (28)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Tech savvy (123), Parent (71), Technically challenged (41), Film professional (14), Photo enthusiast (13)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (290), Yes (37)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Excellent lens ... excellent service

I am extremely satisfied with my new lens ... I used it to photograph New Years fireworks at the Space Needle and they were wonderful.
More than that, I would like to compli...Read complete review

I am extremely satisfied with my new lens ... I used it to photograph New Years fireworks at the Space Needle and they were wonderful.
More than that, I would like to compliment B&H for their service. I had ordered the lens with another vendor who told me that the lens was back ordered but a shipment was coming in the following Monday ... I did not get a lens with that shipment and was told I would wait until mid-January.
I went to the B&H site and the company offered free overnight shipping and I got the lens two days before Christmas.
I am unlikely to deal with any other photo vendor in the future.
Chris Fruitrich
Seattle

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

does the job

the quality is not there.Not up to Nikon standards.fits well on camera.focal good. Not the smooth action usualy found with Nikon.seems to work well, pictures clear.. good for the price..

the quality is not there.Not up to Nikon standards.fits well on camera.focal good. Not the smooth action usualy found with Nikon.seems to work well, pictures clear.. good for the price..

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5.0

Great for the money

By Gorilla

from Berlin, NH

About Me Advanced amateur

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Crisp Image
  • Easy To Use
  • Improves Picture Quality

Cons

  • Slow auto-focus

Best Uses

  • Portraits
  • Shooting Outdoors

Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

I give this product five stars because for what it is and the quality line it comes from, it is excellent! Images are crystal clear. This is the best part of this lens. Auto focus is a bit slow and at times is not able to pick up the focus at all; that's a bit of a "drag"! :) I haven't had too much time to play with it yet, but I used it in portraiture, and the pictures were crisp and clear, with a nice bokeh. I plan to use it for wildlife as well, and I am expecting great results.

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5.0

great zoom on a budget

By jlevy1976

from South Carolina

Verified Reviewer

Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

Shopped around for an affordable zoom lens for my D7000, decided on this one and I could not be happier. Sharpness is good at 300mm and the VR works great for the long shots. I still recomend shooting atleast 1/500 sec if shooting at 300mm.

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5.0

Wonderful Lense

By Jeff

from Birmingham, AL

About Me Parent, Tech Savvy

Pros

  • Easy To Use

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Upgrade

    Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

    I purchased this lense a month ago to add to the stock 55-80 lense my Nikon D3100 came with. This lense is the same manufacture as the stock lense and fits/works perfectly.

    I am very pleased with my decision to purchase. The zoom is truly amazing and the pictures are crisp and clear. However, zooming in to the highest setting makes for grainier pictures which is normal for lenses costing under several thousand dollars.

    I am not a professional photographer, but did want a camera/lense combo that I could use at any time. My Nikon D3100 SLR, 55-80 and 55-300 lense certainly do the job. You will not be disappointed if you purchase this lense.

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    5.0

    Awesome Lens. Must Buy.

    By J.D.

    from Albany, New York

    About Me Enthusiast, Student, Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Cheap
    • Compact Design
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Zoom
    • Improves Picture Quality

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Landscapescenery
    • Panoramic Filming
    • Shooting Outdoors

    Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

    I use this lens on a day to day basis for general photography. I take classes through my school and it has helped me greatly with my projects. It has the powerful zoom with great clarity even at full zoom. The only thing that isnt so good is it takes a while to focus sometimes but thats expected from such a big lens.

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    • Yes

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    5.0

    Very happy with this lens

    By D Monahan

    from Chester, VT

    About Me Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Compact Design
    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Shooting Indoors
      • Shooting Outdoors

      Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

      Nice and light weight compared to the simlar Sigma product.

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      5.0

      Gorgeous Lens

      By Jes

      from Boston, MA

      About Me Tech Savvy

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Improves Picture Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Shooting Outdoors
        • Upgrade

        Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

        I bought this lens for my vacation in Southern India and was not disappointed! The color and quality of my photographs look beautiful. I was pleased with the overall speed. The only con would be that it can be a bit heavy once on the camera, so if you're shooting indoors or outdoors in low light, it's a bit difficult to avoid a slight blur.

        Definitely recommend this lens to anyone looking to upgrade their kit lens.

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        5.0

        Nothing is Far Away

        By Jim

        from NJ

        About Me Tech Savvy

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Improves Picture Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Shooting Outdoors

          Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

          With this lens you can take pictures fully zoomed with great sharpness, I love this zoom lens.

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          5.0

          Luis

          By Luis

          from Santiago - Chile

          About Me Amateur Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Improves Picture Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Shooting Outdoors

            Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

            I am using this lens with my D7000 camera, results are awesome, light weight and clear image. I just have one recomendation, if you have tripod, use it, specially if you want to take pictures at full zoom (300), you will get better results.Delivered on Time : Trusted Seller !

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            5.0

            Great versitility

            By Melissa

            from Phoenix, AZ

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Improves Picture Quality

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Shooting Outdoors

              Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

              I love this lens! It is fast enough to capture spontaneous portraits and wildlife, with the benefit of the large focal range to get in close or take group portraits.

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              5.0

              Great entry level lens

              By IceDragon

              from Kaiserslautern, Germany

              About Me Tech Savvy

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Compact Design
              • Easy To Use
              • Improves Picture Quality

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

                  Takes great zoom shots

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                  5.0

                  Excellent deal

                  By waterdog

                  from Bandon, Oregon

                  About Me Aspiring Film Maker

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Compact Design
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Improves Picture Quality

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Close Up Filming
                    • Panoramic Filming
                    • Shooting Outdoors
                    • Upgrade

                    Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

                    Very happy with my purchase.

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                    5.0

                    Nikon 55-300mm Lens Review

                    By clarks37

                    from Manhattan, KS

                    About Me Parent, Tech Savvy

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Compact Design
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Improves Picture Quality
                    • Interfaces Well With Camcorder

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Close Up Filming
                      • Shooting Outdoors
                      • Upgrade

                      Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

                      Very satisfied with the customer support and how quickly the lens came in. Perfect condition and works great!

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                      4.0

                      Nice Back-up Lens

                      By The Deamer

                      from Sparks, NV

                      About Me Amateur

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Compact Design
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Improves Picture Quality

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Panoramic Filming
                        • Shooting Outdoors

                        Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

                        A nice back-up zoom lens

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                        • No

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                        5.0

                        Totally Awesome!

                        By macguyver007

                        from Shelton, CT

                        About Me Tech Savvy

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Compact Design
                        • Easy To Use

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Shooting Outdoors
                          • Upgrade

                          Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

                          This a great lens. Highly recommended.

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                          5.0

                          Great lens for the price

                          By JK

                          from Houston, USA

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Improves Picture Quality

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Close Up Filming

                            Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

                            I have used this just a couple of times but then I find this product great. Agreed that there are other Lenses that have a better focal but for the price, this lens is a great piece and it does help in making good portraits. I also assume it will help in outdoor photography too though I have not used it there yet. May be I will supplement this with my comments about that later.

                            I will also have to check this on low light.

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                            4.0

                            My favorite lens

                            By btraversjr

                            from Western WA

                            About Me Tech Savvy

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                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Use

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Close Up Filming
                              • Shooting Indoors
                              • Shooting Outdoors

                              Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

                              i only have this lens and the one that came with the d5100 body. i use this lens mostly. i'm just getting into photography so i'm sure i over use the big lens, but i still like it. i have no technical details about the lens, but i can tell you i have no complaints.

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                              5.0

                              great so far

                              By zzz

                              from connecticut

                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Good price value
                              • Great picture quality

                              Cons

                              • None

                              Best Uses

                              • Shooting Outdoors

                              Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

                              used primarily for wildlife photography. focus motor is very quiet. pictures seem sharp.

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                              5.0

                              Super good

                              By tyblo004

                              from Puerto Rico

                              About Me Film Professional, Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Use
                              • Improves Picture Quality

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Shooting Indoors
                                • Upgrade

                                Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

                                I use this lens for my work on the photography busines and i recommend it and i recommend B&h for all the stuff in the comunication business like photgraphy and film! they always habe good price and the custumer service is very good. thank for exit because without you guys we would be loss.

                                some time people said, you may buy this on other web but maybe they dont gave to us the security that B&h offers to us.

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                                4.0

                                Great compact zoom!!

                                By El Gringo

                                from Veracruz, Mexico

                                About Me Technically Challenged

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Compact Design
                                • Easy To Use

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Shooting Outdoors

                                  Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

                                  I mostly use this lens to shoot whitewater rafting and kayaking. It is a great lens since it is compact enough to fit into a medium sized Pelican dry-box and produces really great images and gives me a wide range focal length. It is not so hot in low light situations but for my use I really have no major complaints.. The price is really reasonable!!!!

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                                  4.0

                                  I like it

                                  By Laid Back

                                  from West Texas

                                  About Me Film Professional

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Improves Picture Quality

                                  Cons

                                  • No Increase In Performance

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Shooting Outdoors

                                  Comments about Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom Lens:

                                  This lens replaces a 55-300 without VR. Overall I find this lens to be much sharper than the non-VR lens. My only complaint is with the focus. It seems to get confused when focusing on an object in the distance, i.e., it won't settle down. This is a real drawback for sports or other action photography.

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