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Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6 G Lens

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Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6 G lens

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6 G lens

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Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6 G MTF Chart

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6 G MTF Chart

Optical design

Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6 G optical design

Format: 35mm SLR

Type: Zoom lens

Focusing: Auto Focus (AF)

Lens mounts: Nikon F (FX, DX)

First year of production: 2005

Optical design: 13 elements in 9 groups

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Average price: $180

Specifications:

Focal lengthMax. apertureMin. apertureBladesMin. Focus (m.)Filter Ø (mm.)Weight (gr/oz)Length (mm/in)
70mm - 300mmf/4.5 - f/5.6f/3291.562425/15116.5/4,6

Additional information:

The Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6 G  is a G type quality zoom lens with a great multiplication factor. NIKKOR G-type lenses have no aperture ring. Aperture is controlled from the camera.

It comes in two variants: silver and black. It is ideal for portraiture. It has shown good results in shooting sporting events and wild life.

The rounded 9-blade diaphragm make out-of-focus areas look more natural.

The lens transmits distance information to Nikon autofocus cameras.

The lens is very light. It has a wide range of focal lengths, which makes it indispensable for traveling, when every gram of photo equipment counts.

One of drawbacks - plastic bayonet mount. But this, in turn, provides smaller weight.

This is a very good lens concerning a price-quality relationship. 

The Nikon 70-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6 G Zoom-Nikkor pros:

  • Weight;
  • Price;
  • Good lens speed.

The Nikon 70-300 mm f/ 4.5-5.6 G Zoom-Nikkor cons:

  • No image stabilizer;
  • Plastic bayonet mount;
  • No built-in motor;
  • Weak dust protection.

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Posted by: KleoY   Date of publication: 03.02.2011



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Mechanical quality3.336
Optical quality3.006
Usability4.336
Pricing / Value4.506
Bokeh2.836
Overall lens rating
3.60

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