Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
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Features
- 5.5x Telephoto Zoom lens,Filter Thread: 58 mm
- Nikon VR II Image Stabilization; Tripod Detection Mode, Focal Length Range : 55 -300 mm, Minimum Focus Distance : 4.6 ft.( 1.4 m)
- HRI (High Refractive Index) Lens Element
- 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements.Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
- Lens Cap:Snap-on
Description
Nikon 55-300mm VR
Brand: Nikon
Focal Length Description: 300
Lens Type: Telephoto
Compatible Mountings: Nikon F (DX)
Camera Lens Description: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras See more
Focal Length Description: 300
Lens: Telephoto
Compatible Camera Mount: Nikon F (DX)
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 55
Lens Design: Zoom
Focus Type: Micro-type ultrasonic
Lens Fixed Focal Length: 5.5 centimeters
Lens Coating Description: ナノARコーティング
Zoom Ratio: 5.45
Image stabilization: 4 stops claimed
Maximum Aperture: 5.6 f_stop
Minimum Aperture: 32
Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9
Compatible Camera Models: Nikon D3500, Nikon D5600, Nikon D7500, etc.
Photo Filter Size: 5.8 centimeters
Lens Mount: Nikon F
Lens Color: Black
Screen Size: 3.03 inches
Color: Black
Compatible Devices: Digital Cameras
Exposure Control Type: Automatic
Light Sensitivity: 100-6400
Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/2000 seconds
Media Type: ProductImage
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Brand: Nikon
Camera Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED Vibration Reduction Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
Model Name: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
Number of Packs: 1
UPC: 018208021970 017515216673 639713392951
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer Part Number: JAA814DA
Global Trade Identification Number: 70, 55
Unit Count: 1 Count
Built-In Media: Lens
Item Part Number: JAA814DA
Item Weight: 1.3 pounds
Manufacturer: Nikon
Warranty Description: 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts, This warranty doesn't apply to the batteries and software driver that accompany this product
Model Number: 2197
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Color: Black
I was on the fence about buying this lens or saving up a little more for the 70-300 Nikon lens for my D5100. I decided to go with this one as it was about $125 cheaper at the time (comparing refurbished models of both), and read that the main difference between the two was the faster AF mechanism in the 70-300, the fx compatibility, and the Manual/Auto switch of the 70-300 which allows manual focus without having to switch the autofocus off. The image quality of both seemed to be relatively equal according to many reviews, so I took the plunge. I was mostly concerned about the focus speed, but it was much better than I anticipated. The only time the focus took a long time was if it tried to focus in the 'wrong' direction and then had to move all the way back the other direction. This often happened in low light or if the lens was zoomed in all the way while trying to focus. This is easily fixable if you zoom out first, focus quickly, and then zoom in and focus again. Other than that, I didn't notice much difference in focusing speed than the 18-55 kit lens. I'm sure the 70-300 is faster, but for my needs this was acceptable. Don't expect fast AF-C focusing on fast moving subjects, though. The VR on this lens is fantastic. I'm glad I didn't go for one of the cheaper Tamron or Sigma zoom lenses that did not have any kind of vibration reduction. I never noticed how it worked with the kit lens, but when you are zoomed in at 300, it is clearly evident. If you are fully zoomed in without VR, you can try to keep the camera steady as possible, but it will still be shaky. With VR kicked in, pushing the shutter button halfway will magically steady your image in the viewfinder. It's similar to those FPS games that let you hold your breath when looking through a sniper rifle. I don't know how it works, but it's amazing, and lets you take sharp handheld shots zoomed all the way in. This lens is mainly for outdoor shooting with lots of light. Low light is difficult, but nothing a flash can't solve. However, using a flash will limit your max shutter speed to 1/200's of a second, and if you are zoomed all the way in handheld it is best to try to keep a shutter speed of 1/400 or faster. As a result, you'll have to be extra steady when using the flash if you are zoomed all the way in. All in all, I'm extremely satisfied with this lens. Pictures are extremely sharp at all zoom levels, Bokeh is great, and it's very easy to isolate your subject from the background. If faster AF is important to you and you don't mind the extra cost, go for the 70-300. If you are on a budget and want a good quality zoom lens, this is the perfect option.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2014 by Odawgg
Color: Black
First of all I'll say that I ordered my lens as soon as Amazon had them available. I upgraded to next day shipping and got it 18 hours later - quick service. Thanks Amazon! But now on to the real review... This lens is fantastic - especially for $399. My first concern was whether it not it had a plastic or metal mount since some DX lenses in this price range have plastic. I even contacted Nikon and they couldn't (or wouldn't) tell me. Well, I was really pleased to see that it does have a metal mount. It has a nice solid feel to it. The zoom movement is smooth and I haven't had any problem with lens creep when I'm aiming it downward. Even when I point the camera downward and shake it, it won't creep. I'm just beginning to get into testing it but my preliminary pictures are coming out nice - really nice. The sharpness is amazing and the lens produces a very nice bokeh. I posted the image of the dragonfly with the chicken wire background (see the customer uploads) Check out the detail in the wings. That shot says it all. It was HAND HELD and cranked all the way out to 300mm. The original image is great but a lot of the detail was lost with the upload to Amazon. But - none the less - it's still pretty sharp. The auto focus on this lens is fast, smooth, quiet and very accurate. It locked right in on the subject. It was set on aperture priority at f/8 1/500sec for the shot that I posted here (shot with a D-90). The VR on this lens is great. The detail I get with hand-helds just amazes me. It has Nikon's VRII image stabilization and it even has a tripod detection mode that reduces any vibration from shutter release when it's on a tripod. Colors are rendered accurately and the contrast is pretty sharp even at the max aperture. The lens is compact for a 300mm and it's lighter than my AF-S DX 18-200mm which I use as my regular walk-around. I'm sure the new 55-300 will be used as my walk around pretty frequently also. All in all for an APS-C lens, Nikon did a great job with this one - especially for the price. It's a welcome addition to the DX line and I'm really glad I have one in my gear bag.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2010 by Jim C
Color: Black
Took my new 55-300mm Nikkor lens out for a test spin recently, and I have to say that I love it. Compared to my older Sigma 18-200mm lens, this one produces a much more crisp image (i.e. little to no chromatic aberration) requiring far less processing in Photoshop to clean everything up. I also appreciate the extra reach with this length so that I don't have to be super close to whatever wildlife I'm photographing. Although, the subject definitely needs to be the (approximately) 5 feet of distance from the lens for it to focus. Another aspect I like about this lens is that although the auto-focus motor may not be the fastest, when the lens focuses it does so in a definite manner. Basically, my Sigma's motor was fast, but it got confused a lot as to what it was supposed to be focusing on. The Nikkor lens and Nikon body (D3300) communicate much more clearly, so to speak. And the focus holds, whereas my Sigma would constantly be searching (and in the meantime I'd be missing shots). The only drawback to this lens is the fact that it doesn't feature a locking mechanism to prevent lens creep. I didn't actually experience any creep when I tested this out so it may be a moot point, but I was concerned about creep when I'd stop to take notes (letting the camera hang). Honestly, though, I seldom let the camera actually hang down anyway. Mostly I just hold it at the ready while hiking around because I don't like it to swing wildly from my neck and I'm likely to miss a shot if it's not ready in my hands. Overall, this lens is fantastic for the price.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2018 by Jared Manninen
Color: Black
This is a "For the price" rating. It's a relatively inexpensive lens: slowish (f4.5-5.6), variable focal length, and a sturdy but plastic barrel (with a mental mounting ring.) It would be nice to have a faster fixed focal length lens, but they are 2x to 3x the price for my camera. So you just have to pay attention a little more, to exposure settings using this. I just received this and tested it for the kinds of shooting that I'll do with it on my D5500. Mainly outdoor scenery, wildlife, and events. So far, I couldn't be happier. Images were more than sharp enough for me at all focal lengths, focusing speed and accuracy are quite good. The VRII function is amazing. I shot hand held, fully zoomed at the full moon and got good detail. Excellent detail and sharpness shooting long off details outside. It really works. Even at slower shutters speeds. (I went down to 1/125 at 300mm) A very import feature on a slow lens. Nikon says it can give you an extra 3-4 stops hand held. I believe it. My only real complaint is that the end of the barrel turns as it focuses. This makes using a CPL a bit of a problem. My camera has a focus lock button so once again I just have to work a little harder with this lens. Still well worth the price and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who wants great results, but has far more patients than money.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2016 by wmstram
Color: Black
I was not convinced that 300mm would make a difference, but when Nikon put the $150 rebate and Amazon offered free one-day shipping for a $250 delivered price, I couldn't resist. Yesterday I ordered, today I used it and the very first pic out of the box is posted on the image set above-- a back yard bird feeder with a cardinal and she's coming in hot, full flaps and legs extended for the touch-and-go landing. The shooting distance is about 30ft. I had the D90 on Auto, VR, handheld, and the meter chose 1/640s & f6/3 at 300mm, at ISO-2500 on a grey day. The shallow depth of field is noticeable in that the feeder is sharp but the fence is soft, 2 feet behind. The lens handles well, and the VR is a big difference maker. You can see it operate -- press the shutter halfway and the perceptible hand shaking and heart beat movement is gone. The feeder is rock steady and the cardinal's high-speed movement is also in reasonable sharpness, adding energy to the image. My every day lens is the 18-200mm, and that will not change, as it is great to have a wide-to-zoom option with 10x latitude for field assignments with rapidly evolving situations. And the lens has very nice quality results. But this lens will help for set field work and for pulling wildlife in close. I really underestimated the difference 300mm makes vs 200mm but obviously on DX it is considerable (450mm vs 300mm at 35mm film conversion). The 50% greater reach, with helpful VR and maintaining the f5.6 shows well when you transfer the image to the screen. Image sharpness is fine. The lens mounted on camera feels solid, and works well given that it is all automated and expected to be used that way. Love the VR. I did not find the "slow AF" to be significant, as borne out by the very first image! Keep in mind small details that are not huge issues overall: - The owners manual indicates that "Manual focus can be used regardless of the focus mode selected with the camera". However, the focus ring clearly feels stiffly locked out when you choose "A", not a smoothly integrated operation. Switch to M and the focus ring turns without any friction. - the near-silent AF motor will still likely be picked up in movie mode for those who use AF when filming (I can't on my D90). - There are no Aperture marks, depth of field indicators and of course no manual aperture ring override. - 58mm filters needed At $250 through the end of the year, you can't go wrong. Thank you Nikon and Amazon. Great deal.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2011 by Miguel Lecuona
Color: Black
Excellent for long range shooting.
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2026 by Michael John S. Manahan
Color: Black
Got the lens from Amazon, and was a bit surprised how much bigger it was compared to the 55-200mm. The newer lens is about 3.5" diameter, and 6" in length, zoom retracted. The box itself was 9.5 x 4.5 x 5", or about the size of the 18-200mm VR's carton. That said, the 55-300mm has a nice, solid feel to it. Not plasticky at all. It feels 'right' in the hand, and weighs 'just right'(about 1 lb) so that it balances well with a small DX body, like the D40/D60/D3000. The switches click nicely and the zoom is nice and tight - initially sticky at the 300mm end, but got better with use and some elbow grease. The auto focus speed is about the same as the 55-200mm, and tends to hunt in low contrast and low light situations, but no biggie. I just switch to 'M' and look at the camera's green dot focus indicator. The extra 100mm comes in handy for those Graduation Ceremony snaps coming from the bleachers kind of situation. On a DX camera, 300mm translates to a whopping 450mm in FX terms, so that's pretty much out-there. The big plus, is that you can zoom back to a normal 55mm without needing to change lenses. Cool if you want to swing back and shoot the crowd reaction or something a little over arms length (it won't focus any closer than an arms-length, though). So in the graduation scenario, you can zoom down to 55mm, and hand the camera over to a hapless bystander to take your mug with the graduate. Is it sharp? I don't have test targets or scientific proof, but it's certainly sharper than my older AF-D consumer zooms from 15 years ago (24-50mm AF-D)using the eyeball method. It's not as tack sharp as an 80-200mm/70-200mm f/2.8 - but it's nowhere near the weight & price of these two either. If you're miffed about the f/5.6 widest opening, consider using it with the newer DX cameras (especially the upcoming D7000) where you can crank up the ISO to ridiculous, and still keep the noise at bay. Or a really strong Speedlight. Overall, a pretty good package for a reasonable price. If you're clear on what you want to do with it and know it's limitations - it won't disappoint.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2010 by Gadgeteer E
Color: Black
This lens is awesome! I want to preface with saying I am a beginner so I do not know much about photography. But I do have eyes so I know the crispness is very good, especially for the price! I’ve had this Nikon D60 camera (it was a gift) since 2019, but never used it much. I got into birding this past year and really wanted to get better photos of the birds. Before, I was just taking photos with my iPhone through my binoculars. But I wanted something better. I love that the range is large and that it goes up all the way to 300 mm. Great for a novice/hobbyist such as myself. I feel like I am taking professional-looking photos despite not being very skilled. I added unedited photos to give an idea of what you might get out of this lens!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2025 by E. Hardey