Nikon Nikon F Telephoto Zoom

AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED

70-300mm
f/4.0
Telephoto Zoom
505 g
Min focus 1.5 m

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Quick answer

The Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

The Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED is a telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 70-300mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Telephoto Zoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 1998
Optical construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 1.5 m
Filter thread: 62 mm
Weight: 505 g
Length: 116 mm
Diameter: 74 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED?

At 70-300mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work
Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

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	70–300mm	6.9–28.8°	8.2–34.3°
APS-C	1.5x	105–450mm	4.6–19.5°	5.5–23.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED?

It zooms across 70-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–19.5° horizontal and 5.5–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.