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# f/4-5.6 aperture range 4.9 ft minimum focus distance 4.3x telephoto zoom Nikon 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** 1708 kr
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Zoom into your next masterpiece with Nikon’s budget-friendly telephoto power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nikon 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** 1708 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/6356870-nikon-70-300-mm-f-4-5-6g-zoom-lens)

## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Genuine Nikon Optics:** Experience sharp, vibrant images with Nikon’s trusted optical engineering for professional-grade clarity.
- • **Versatile 70-300mm Zoom:** Capture everything from candid moments to distant action with a powerful 4.3x telephoto range.
- • **Seamless Aperture Control:** G-design lets you adjust aperture directly from compatible Nikon DSLR bodies for precise exposure control.
- • **Affordable Telephoto Power:** Unlock impressive zoom capabilities without breaking the bank—ideal for emerging pros and enthusiasts alike.
- • **Lightweight & Travel-Ready:** At just 1.41 lbs, this lens is your perfect on-the-go companion for portraits, sports, and travel photography.

## Overview

The Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom Lens offers a versatile 4.3x telephoto zoom range with a minimum focus distance of 4.9 feet, making it ideal for candid, travel, and sports photography. Lightweight and compact at 1.41 pounds, it features genuine Nikon optics for sharp, vibrant images and supports aperture control via compatible Nikon DSLR bodies. While autofocus requires a camera with a built-in motor, manual focus remains an option on other models. This discontinued yet highly rated lens delivers excellent value for photographers seeking quality telephoto performance on a budget.

## Description

This high-power 4.3x telephoto zoom is a versatile and lightweight answer to bringing family action closer. Lightweight 4.3X Telephoto zoom lens for SLR cameras that set aperture from command dial on camera body. Ideal lens for candids, travel and sports photography. D-type design provides precise distance information for flash and ambient light exposure process. New G-design enables apertures to be selected from select Nikon AF SLR camera bodies. NOTE:Autofocus is not supported by DSLRs lacking an autofocus motor, such as the D3000-series, D5000-series, D40, D40X, and D60, where the lens may be used with manual focus only. With Nikon autofocus cameras, first turn the zoom ring until the desired composition is framed in the viewfinder before performing autofocus. For manual focus, focusing is possible at any focal length, but is easier at longer focal lengths, because the image is larger and depth of field is shallower. If your camera has a depth of field preview (stop-down) function, depth of field can be observed while looking through the camera viewfind. Accepts Filter Type - Screw-on.

Review: Great lens for the price - Quite often people dismiss cheap lenses (under $200). While there are certainly bad lenses in this price range, there are often lenses that are surprisingly good. Many of these are Nikon's cheaper consumer lenses. I bought this lens for use on my Nikon D700 and D40 until I get around to buy a nicer telephoto, which would cost significantly more. I wasn't expecting a whole lot, but I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the pictures for the price. The sharpness and colors are significantly better than another Cheap lens at 70-210mm (can't remember the brand, it was an off-brand). There are a few drawbacks to this lens, of course. This lens does auto-focus on cameras with AF and G capability, but must be manually focused on cameras that do not. This includes some other 35mm SLRs as well as Nikon's newer consumer SLRs that don't contain a focusing motor. These cameras would include the D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, and D5000. I own a D40 and can use this lens on it, but have to focus manually. You also can't adjust the aperture on old manual-focus cameras. There is also no image stabilization, therefore to take consistent sharp images in low light you need to use a fast shutter speed, which may not always be easy to do. This isn't the fastest lens either, starting at f/4 at 70mm and f/5.6 at 300mm. Because of both of these omissions this lens works best in good light unless you have a camera that performs well at higher-ISO settings or you have a flash that can compensate. I've also noticed that the autofocus is a bit slow, as well as loud. It's not as bad when the focus adjustments are small however, making it usually fine for tracking moving subjects, it just becomes inconvenient if for example you are tracking a soccer player and at some point accidently focus on the background and have to go back. The final drawback I noticed is there seems to be a little bit of distortion and softness as you reach 300, but it's acceptable considering the price of this lens. Overall this is a great deal. There are some conveniences and frills that are left out, as mentioned above, but considering this is only $130 I feel you can't go wrong. If you don't have a telephoto for your Nikon and considering this because you don't want to spend $500+, buy this. It's worlds better than nothing. Just keep in mind that the autofocus will not work if you have a D40/40x/60/3000/3100/5000.
Review: New to photography - Honestly, I dunno what I'm doing, so I also purchased the dummies book. Anyway, where I live, there's a lot of private planes that fly over and when I take a picture with my standard 18-55 lens, I can see the design on the planes pretty good. I started to wonder if I could see the people in it too with a longer lens so I bought this. I tried to snap one of the planes, and the angles sucked, so I couldn't see the people, however I was able to see great detail on the planes.. numbers and letters even! I decided to get serious and tried to take some real photos. This lens is AWESOME! Everything I took a picture of looked like it came from a magazine. I took a picture of a monarch butterfly up close. Did you know some have blue on it?? Until I used this lens, I didn't! The only thing that's difficult about this lens is that it's manual focus. To get a great shot, I can't focus fast enough and I ended up getting a picture of a super clear blade of grass and a blurry bee. :( (I'd be aiming for the bee). Also, when I THINK I have a clear shot, it turns out I don't. I've gotten better at it, so it's definitely an issue on my part, not the lens. I recommend it!

## Features

- Nikon 70 300 millimeter f/4 5.6G AF Nikkor SLR Camera Lens; Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.26x
- Focal length range: 70 300 millimeter, minimum focus distance: 4.9 ft.; (1.5 m); maximum angle of view (dx format): 22°50', maximum angle of view (fx format) 34°20'. Minimum angle of view (dx-format)-5°20'. Minimum angle of view (fx-format)-8°10'
- Accepts 62 millimeter filters, count on genuine Nikon optics for outstanding picture quality; compatible format(s) fx, dx, fx in dx crop mode,35 millimeter film
- Autofocus is not supported by DSLRs lacking an autofocus motor, such as the d3000 series, d5000 series, d40, d40x, and d60, where the lens may be used with manual focus only.
- Note: refer the user manual before use also kindly refer the compatibility image from the image section for better purchase
- Compact and lightweight, this 4.3x autofocus zoom lens is ideal for candid shots, portraits, travel and sports photography
- Count on genuine Nikon optics for outstanding picture quality
- This is a G designated lens, not ED series - Nikon Part #1928
- Accepts 62mm filters (see sidebar)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00005Y3OM |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #291 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,655) |
| Date First Available | September 28, 2006 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Item Weight | 1.41 pounds |
| Item model number | 1928 |
| Manufacturer | Nikon |
| Product Dimensions | 4.61 x 2.91 x 2.91 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nikon
- **Camera Lens Description:** Nikon 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras
- **Compatible Mountings:** Nikon F (FX)
- **Focal Length Description:** 70-300mm, f/4-5.6
- **Lens Type:** Telephoto

## Images

![Nikon 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GB2XsXCDL.jpg)
![Nikon 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G Zoom Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61eaUcwUHRL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it come with a lens hood?**
A: This lens comes with front and rear caps, but no lens hood.

**Q: does the auto focus work on d3100**
A: No, it does not work on my D3100 because in order to auto-focus it needs an AF-S lens (S for silent wave motor). If you get this lens for your D3100 be prepared to only have the ability to manually focus.

**Q: Will this work with a Nikin D40X?**
A: Per the description on the lens site copied below, no. This is a G designated lens, not ED series. It is fully compatible with the F5, F100, N80, N65, N60, N50, N4004-series, PRONEA 6i, PRONEA S, D100 and D-series cameras, but not compatible with other Nikon cameras. For the F4, N90-series, N70, N8008-series and N6006 cameras, only programmed auto or shutter-priority auto exposure mode can be used. AF is not supported by D40,D40X, D60, D3000 & D5000 cameras.

**Q: does this work with the d3200?**
A: Yes, it will work fine with your D3200. This is a FX lens that has the Auto Focus Motor inside the lens, so it can focus with any Nikon DSLR. IF you dont have the intention to purchase a FX (Full Frame DSLR) in the future (call it D700, D600, D800 etc) You might want to consider the smaller, lighter and less expensive Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX. If Full Frame chip is in your future, then by all means the 70-300 is a great consumer long zoom

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great lens for the price
*by R***N on December 31, 2010*

Quite often people dismiss cheap lenses (under $200). While there are certainly bad lenses in this price range, there are often lenses that are surprisingly good. Many of these are Nikon's cheaper consumer lenses. I bought this lens for use on my Nikon D700 and D40 until I get around to buy a nicer telephoto, which would cost significantly more. I wasn't expecting a whole lot, but I have been pleasantly surprised with the quality of the pictures for the price. The sharpness and colors are significantly better than another Cheap lens at 70-210mm (can't remember the brand, it was an off-brand). There are a few drawbacks to this lens, of course. This lens does auto-focus on cameras with AF and G capability, but must be manually focused on cameras that do not. This includes some other 35mm SLRs as well as Nikon's newer consumer SLRs that don't contain a focusing motor. These cameras would include the D40, D40x, D60, D3000, D3100, and D5000. I own a D40 and can use this lens on it, but have to focus manually. You also can't adjust the aperture on old manual-focus cameras. There is also no image stabilization, therefore to take consistent sharp images in low light you need to use a fast shutter speed, which may not always be easy to do. This isn't the fastest lens either, starting at f/4 at 70mm and f/5.6 at 300mm. Because of both of these omissions this lens works best in good light unless you have a camera that performs well at higher-ISO settings or you have a flash that can compensate. I've also noticed that the autofocus is a bit slow, as well as loud. It's not as bad when the focus adjustments are small however, making it usually fine for tracking moving subjects, it just becomes inconvenient if for example you are tracking a soccer player and at some point accidently focus on the background and have to go back. The final drawback I noticed is there seems to be a little bit of distortion and softness as you reach 300, but it's acceptable considering the price of this lens. Overall this is a great deal. There are some conveniences and frills that are left out, as mentioned above, but considering this is only $130 I feel you can't go wrong. If you don't have a telephoto for your Nikon and considering this because you don't want to spend $500+, buy this. It's worlds better than nothing. Just keep in mind that the autofocus will not work if you have a D40/40x/60/3000/3100/5000.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ New to photography
*by E***W on May 30, 2013*

Honestly, I dunno what I'm doing, so I also purchased the dummies book. Anyway, where I live, there's a lot of private planes that fly over and when I take a picture with my standard 18-55 lens, I can see the design on the planes pretty good. I started to wonder if I could see the people in it too with a longer lens so I bought this. I tried to snap one of the planes, and the angles sucked, so I couldn't see the people, however I was able to see great detail on the planes.. numbers and letters even! I decided to get serious and tried to take some real photos. This lens is AWESOME! Everything I took a picture of looked like it came from a magazine. I took a picture of a monarch butterfly up close. Did you know some have blue on it?? Until I used this lens, I didn't! The only thing that's difficult about this lens is that it's manual focus. To get a great shot, I can't focus fast enough and I ended up getting a picture of a super clear blade of grass and a blurry bee. :( (I'd be aiming for the bee). Also, when I THINK I have a clear shot, it turns out I don't. I've gotten better at it, so it's definitely an issue on my part, not the lens. I recommend it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good lens for this price
*by O***E on January 6, 2005*

Weighing in at about 15 oz., this Nikkor AF zoom lens is a lot of bang for the buck. The zoom range is 70-300mm; if you use a Nikon digital SLR like my D70, the effective range is 106-456mm due to the 1.5x crop factor. 300mm or 450mm, this is a very powerful zoom lens for relatively little money. The maximum aperture of the lens is f4 at 70mm and one stop slower at f5.6 at 300mm. These are of course slower than more expensive Nikkor's which can go to f2.8, but for that you'd be shelling out many times more money. For most outdoor daylight photos as well as well-lit portraits, this lens does the job. At f5.6 and 300mm, you'll get a nice shallow depth of field that will give you that "professional" portrait you've been looking for. Just make sure you use a tripod. This Nikkor sports excellent optics (despite not being an ED -- see below), and is a full auto-focus lens when mounted on Nikon SLRs that can do AF on G-type lenses. To switch into manual focus on one of these cameras, be sure to set the focus switch on the camera body to M (manual) first, before engaging the focus ring. Because this is *not* an AF-S (S for silence) lens, it does not have the "ultrasonic" built-in motor and is completely driven by the camera, that's why you want to set the focus mode switch on the camera to M before turning the focus ring. Because this is not an AF-S lens, it's noisy when hunting for focus. Being an economics lens, it focuses pretty fast when there's plenty of light, but in low light situations, it can "hunt" for focus for a long time. In fact, where there's little light, you'll need to half-press the shutter button several times before the lens autofocuses properly; and don't be surprised if you have to switch to manual focus. (Just remember to set the camera's focus mode to M!) Other features missing from this low-priced lens are a macro mode and low-dispersion (called ED by Nikon). Of course, it doesn't have vibration reduction, either. Oh, if you have a digital SLR, you'll get an additional benefit of using a non-DX lens on a d-SLR: because only the central part of the image from the lens actually hits the sensor, you won't have to worry about aberrations that affect the edges, esp. when using low-cost lenses. From corner to corner, side to side, your picture will be sharp. In short, for a little over $100 you are getting a genuine Nikon-designed (but made in China) lens with excellent optics, a long zoom range, fast autofocusing in bright light, and relative light weight but solid construction. On the other hand, the low, low price means you won't get macro, ED, ultrasonic focusing mechanism, or the very best optics that much more expensive Nikkor lenses have. If you have enough money, I recommend getting a high-quality zoom lens that covers the wideangle to telephoto focal lengths. My favorite is the compact and lightweight Tamron 28-300mm Di XR LD lens sold here on Amazon (although you do give up aperture speed).

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