AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

70-300mm
f/4.5
Telephoto Zoom
Stabilized
745 g
Min focus 1.5 m

Quick answer

A lightweight telephoto zoom for Nikon FX cameras with vibration reduction and a silent-wave motor.

Pros

Light (745 g)
Vibration reduction
Silent-wave AF

Cons

Soft at 300mm
Variable aperture
Slow in low light

Verdict

A starter telephoto for Nikon DSLRs.

About this lens

This 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Reduction, Silent Wave Motor autofocus and extra-low dispersion glass. A compact telephoto zoom with Vibration Reduction for travel and wildlife.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR specifications

Brand: Nikon
Mount: Nikon F
Focal length: 70-300mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.5
Lens type: Telephoto Zoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2006
Optical construction: 17 elements in 12 groups
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: SWM
Minimum focus distance: 1.5 m
Filter thread: 67 mm
Weight: 745 g
Length: 143.5 mm
Diameter: 80 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR?

Casual wildlife
Sports
Travel

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	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

Does the Nikon AF-S 70-300mm VR have stabilization?

Yes. It has vibration reduction, which helps with handheld shooting at 300mm in dim light.

Is the AF-S 70-300mm VR a full-frame lens?

Yes, it is an FX lens and works on DX as a 105-450mm-equivalent lens. On FX bodies you get its full field of view; DX bodies apply a 1.5x crop factor.