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 327 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (225)

  • 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 (260)
  • Improves picture quality (171)
  • Compact (104)
  • Interfaces well with camcorder (18)
  • Lightweight (10)

Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (15)
  • Slow autofocus (5)
  • Poor clarity (4)
  • Poor in low light (4)
  • Heavy (3)

Best Uses

  • Shooting outdoors (242)
  • Upgrade (66)
  • Close up filming (62)
  • Shooting indoors (59)
  • Panoramic filming (27)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Tech savvy (118), Parent (70), Technically challenged (41), Film professional (14), Photo enthusiast (13)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (283), Yes (36)

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 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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        • No

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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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          • Yes

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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

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                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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                      5.0

                      AF-S NIKKOr 55-300mm

                      By justin

                      from austin,tx

                      About Me Aspiring Film Maker, Film Professional

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Improves Picture Quality

                      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:

                        IThis was a [$] lens that I got a $150 rebate on. A great lens for the what I paid for.

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                        5.0

                        Great Lens

                        By Jess

                        from Hobbs, NM

                        About Me Tech Savvy

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Compact Design
                        • 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:

                          I carry my camera with me every day. I have a 55-200mm lens but I like the extra 100mm of the 55-300mm. I've used it for landscape and nature shots. It stays on my camera unless I'm shooting wide shots indoors.

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                          5.0

                          XCLENT

                          By Ani

                          from NY

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                          Pros

                          • Compact Design
                          • Easy To Use
                          • Good Picture Quality
                          • Improves Picture Quality
                          • Low Price

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Landscapes Photography
                            • Panoramic Filming
                            • Shooting Indoors
                            • Shooting Outdoors
                            • Wildlife photography

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

                            I am using this lens with my D90 camera, results are awesome compared to the price I paid for this lens.
                            Very good picture quality, and with the VR (Image Stabilization), i am able to use this lens at full zoom (300) without a tripod.
                            I am extremely satisfied with the product.

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                            5.0

                            AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zo

                            By so

                            from san francisco

                            Verified Buyer

                            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:

                              its very good for me to take landscrape images and star trial. it works very well and I so happy to bought this len

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                              5.0

                              Great compact/lightweight zoom lens

                              By Flowers & closeups shooter

                              from New York, NY

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Compact Design
                              • 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:

                                So far I have not used this lens much because I just bought it and it is Winter. However, when I first tried it, it was indoors and was amazed at how close I was able to focus (about 4 1/2 ft) which can be useful to shoot birds or butterflies that come close to you. It is also lightweight for its 55-300mm focal length.
                                Great lens!

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                                3.0

                                excellent but slow

                                By LA

                                from Lexington, KY

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

                                      Lens is excellent with little distortion for a price this low. It is a little slow to focus. It isn't heavy.

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                                      5.0

                                      Best 300 for the money

                                      By kispiox

                                      from SE WA & SW MT

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Easy To Use
                                      • Improves Picture Quality

                                      Cons

                                      • None

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Panoramic Filming
                                      • Shooting Outdoors

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

                                      First, I'm not a pro photographer, just a regular joe that takes probably more wild-life shots than any other kind. I'd been pinning for a 300 for a long time and had settled for the nikkor 55-200mm when i got my Nikon D40x a couple of years ago. I've got Big Horn sheep all fall and winter while chasing steelhead in SE Washington and prong horns and other wildlife in SW Montana during the summer and early fall. When I have pals over I can use the low end of the zoom for head and group shots, and until now the 55-200mm worked fine.

                                      The 55-300mm, however, is just dandy and out performs the 55-200mm, hands down. I think the glass is more than a step above the 55-200, the weight is just fine, although slightly noticeable in comparison, and especially, the quality of shots I've taken so far is superior. The 55-200 went into the lens bag that came with 55-300 and probably won't come out, again.

                                      I had thought about the Tamron 280mm zoom and know that Nikon has 300 mm lens, zoomed and otherwise, but those alternatives are two or three times the amount I paid for this lens. Besides or on account the price the biggest difference between those lenses and the 55-300 is the quality of the glass. But guess what? I can't tell and until I start using either of those alternatives, I'll never know. This lens is now and will remain my go-to lens, and I can't think of any reason to upgrade from this lens.

                                      I got the lens on sale and had to go to the well to make it happen. So it has a hearty endorsement from this ol' boy. ciao---->dv

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                                      4.0

                                      Great Lens for someone just starting out

                                      By redcamo5

                                      from Oregon

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

                                            I am pretty new at this whole thing and when I started to look for my next lens it confused me a bit. I Looked at other more expensive lenses but kept coming back to this one. I got it for Christmas from my mom and dad and have not taken it off the camera yet. Good Lens!

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                                            5.0

                                            Delivered on Time : Trusted Seller

                                            By KK

                                            from madison, wisconsin

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

                                            Delivered on Time : Trusted Seller

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