Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Lens

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Just like the 55-200mm VR, it is designed to be used with the Nikon 18-55mm DX VR kit lens to provide expanded focal range for telephoto shots. one HRI lens can offer effects equivalent to those obtained with several normal glass elements and can compensate for both field curvature and spherical aberrations. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. As Nikon's first interchangeable lens with a high refractive index (HRI) lens element, this lens is compact and lightweight, making it very portable despite being a super-telephoto zoom lens.

Slow autofocus and needing to move a switch to get to and from manual focus makes the 55-300mm poor for moving subjects; use the 70-300mm VR instead for fast action, as well as for film and FX. that means you can fill the frame with something as small as 2-1/4 x 3-1/3 inches (55 x 85mm), from 4. On the other hand, the delay I experienced with the stabiliser kicking in I found a little more disconcerting. Extra-low Dispersion lens elements: The use of Extra-low Dispersion (ED) lens elements is designed to eliminate chromatic aberration and other unsightly colour fringing effects.pincushion distortion has replaced the barrelling, which may become noticeable when straight lines are paramount. It's a pain to have to slide the A - M switch back and forth to get to and from manual mode, and once you're there, manual focus is geared entirely too fast. Just head over to our dedicated Sell or Part Exchange page, fill out the details, and we'll get back to you with an offer for your old gear. Some mention it is quick focusing, the zoom is smooth and the aperture is quite good, while others say that the auto focus sometimes struggles and is a bit slow. While autofocus motor speed (a lens characteristic) can affect whether or not moving object tracking is lost, the body's AF tracking is the overwhelming controlling factor.

As this page is copyrighted and formally registered, it is unlawful to make copies, especially in the form of printouts for personal use. Here is another image sample showing soft and pleasing background rendering: NIKON D300 + 55-300mm f/4. A zoom lens that's packed with features offering added quality and convenience, the Nikon 55 300 mm VR is a great choice of lens for social and sporting events. The Nikon 55-300mm VR DX feels almost as nice as Nikon's serious amateur lenses like the 28-300mm VR and 16-35mm VR. I did not notice much CA at the short focal lengths (just a tad in the corners), but did get some at the long end between 200mm and 300mm across the frame.I don't know anything about the merits of AF-P versus AF-S, but I would assume AF-P would be superior to justify the trade-offs above. The products will have batteries which exceed 80% capacity relative to new and will function like new. Most of the outer parts are plastic – contributing the light weight of the lens –, but the optical elements are made of high-grade glass.

They also appreciate the performance, saying that it'll take good shots at all focal lengths and that the clarity and detail in the image is quite impressive. This is because you can get so far out of focus at 300mm that the camera has no idea what's going on, since the image becomes just one big blur. Delivering sharp photos and video, VR II allows you to use shutter speeds that are up to 4 stops slower than would otherwise be possible. It fills a gap in Nikon's lens line up giving DX camera owners the popular 300mm focal without leaving a gap after the 18-55mm kits lenses provided with most of Nikon's entry-level SLRs. After recieving this lens, I did some tests and got to say this big plasticky piece of glass is not to be underestimated and is a terrific performer.MPB Europe Ltd acts as a broker and offers credit solely from PayPal Credit, a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH. The problem with this kind of lenses is the sharpness from 200mm to 300mm and I was very disappointed with 55-300. I’m surprised to see how well the lens does at 105mm – all corners look pretty sharp with no difference between the crops. The lens was designed to be a significant upgrade to the 55-200mm VR, released in 2007, by adding 100mm of focal length and using VR II (vibration reduction).

The AF-S Nikkor 55-300mm lens may have a lot of plastic parts, but the lens mount is, thankfully, made of metal.

Until the introduction of this lens, Nikon camera users requiring a lens that covers focal lengths up to 300mm to complement their existing kit lens had a compromise on their hands. Supreme Optics The inclusion of two ED and one HRI element helps eliminate aberrations and distortion for superior picture quality. Fall-off of illumination towards the corners is very well controlled and will not be noticeable in most normal shooting situations. Nikon’s exclusive Silent Wave Motor (SWM) converts travelling waves into rotational energy to focus the optics. Choosing the lens that best suits your skill level and creative pursuits is a vital part of your photographic journey.