Quick answer
The Nikon Zoom-Nikkor ED 50-300mm f/4.5 AI-S is a standard to telephoto superzoom lens covering 50-300mm at f/4.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 50-300mm f/4.5 superzoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor ED 50-300mm f/4.5 AI-S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 50-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 15 elements in 11 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.5 m
- Filter thread
- 95 mm
- Weight
- 2200 g
- Length
- 247 mm
- Diameter
- 98 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor ED 50-300mm f/4.5 AI-S?
At 50-300mm this is a standard to telephoto superzoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 50–300mm | 6.9–39.6° | 8.2–46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75–450mm | 4.6–27° | 5.5–32.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor ED 50-300mm f/4.5 AI-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor ED 50-300mm f/4.5 AI-S?
It zooms across 50-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor ED 50-300mm f/4.5 AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 50-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor ED 50-300mm f/4.5 AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 75–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–27° horizontal and 5.5–32.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor ED 50-300mm f/4.5 AI-S fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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