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

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

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

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

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

Optical design

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

Format: 35mm SLR

Type: Zoom lens

Focusing: Auto Focus (AF)

Lens mounts: Nikon F (FX, DX)

Optical design: 13 elements in 9 groups

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Average price: $248

Specifications:

Focal lengthMax. apertureMin. apertureBladesMin. Focus (m.)Filter Ø (mm.)Weight (gr/oz)Length (mm/in)
70mm - 300mmf/4.0 - f/5.6f/3291.562505/17,8116/4,6

Additional information:

The Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300 mm f/ 4-5.6 D ED  is another Nikkor zoom lens with a wide range of focal lengths.

NIKKOR D- and G-type lenses transmit distance information to Nikon autofocus cameras. It enables the use of 3D Multi-Sensor Balanced Fill Flash and 3D color Matrix Metering.
Note. NIKKOR D- and G-type lenses transmit distance information to the following cameras: Automatic exposure; F6, F5, F100, F90X, F80, F75, F70, F65, F60, F55, F50, PRONEA S, PRONEA 600i, D2 series, D1 series, D100  and D70s/D70.

It features an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element, providing  excellent sharpness and  color rendering while retaining minimum chromatic aberration.

This is an ideal lens for portraiture, for shooting sporting events and wild life.

The Nikon 70-300mm f/ 4-5.6 D ED AF Zoom-Nikkor pros:

  • Excellent ED glass;
  • High-quality color  rendering;
  • Nice bokeh.

The Nikon 70-300mm f/ 4-5.6 D ED AF Zoom-Nikkor cons:

  • Slow focusing;
  • Unwanted sounds;
  • Overestimated price.

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Posted by: KleoY   Date of publication: 03.02.2011


Mechanical quality2.673
Optical quality2.333
Usability3.003
Pricing / Value3.003
Bokeh2.333
Overall lens rating
2.67

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