AF-S NIKKOR 70-300MM 4.5-5.6 VR LENS
Dec 17, 2018 08:54:35 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
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I have heard so much good about the 70-200 2.8 FL that I am surprised you would choose the 70-300 over it.
I have heard so much good about the 70-200 2.8 FL that I am surprised you would choose the 70-300 over it.
I own both. If I had to choose one, it would be 70-200. However for wildlife, 400mm.
Pila
Dec 17, 2018 09:01:01 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
I love my AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G (ED) lens. Samples at https://www.gopeterg.com/Hawaii/Kauai-2018/ . All non-landscapes were taken with this lens on a D850. To see a pic's focal length and how much they were cropped, click the "i" for info and compare pixels with the full frame 8256 x 5504 pixels.
Dec 17, 2018 09:26:14 #
I have been using one for a while now and so far it’s been great, makes it easy to carry only a few lens for most jobs
Dec 17, 2018 10:09:44 #
RSQRD
Loc: SW Florida
OZMON wrote:
I am thinking of buying this lens, has anyone got any experience with this lens, and is it any good.
I don't have a good zoom lens which I sometimes find I need.
I don't have a good zoom lens which I sometimes find I need.
I currently own this lens & have it for sale on E-Bay. Reason have the newer E model & don't need both. The lens is a great walk around & sharp. Half of my BIF prints (13x19) are with this lens & I look forward to using the newer version on the 810, Good Luck
Dec 17, 2018 10:24:19 #
I have had the old 70-300 mentioned here and indeed found it useful up to 200mm. I now have the 70-300 FX P which I used on a D810 and now use on a Z7. That lens is superb on the D810 and even better on the Z7 where the VR is augmented by the in body stabilization. I think at $600 it is the best Nikon bargain out there. I carry that lens and the 24-70S lens which are both relatively small and light, as my travel kit with the Z7.
Bryan
Bryan
Dec 17, 2018 10:30:06 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
OZMON wrote:
I am thinking of buying this lens, has anyone got any experience with this lens, and is it any good.
I don't have a good zoom lens which I sometimes find I need.
I don't have a good zoom lens which I sometimes find I need.
The AF-P VR version is a better choice. Better image quality, lighter weight, and lower cost.
There are FX and DX versions. Be sure to get the one for your camera. And check that your camera is good with AF-P lenses.
Dec 17, 2018 10:34:37 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
chrisg-optical wrote:
We're talking about the FX version...yes avoid the el cheapo version....Nikon makes many variations in the 70-300 range....
The OP wants the DX version of the AF-P 300. AND BE SURE TO GET THE VR VERSION!
Pretty sure OK with D3300 bit might need to update camera firmware. Free Nikon download.
Dec 17, 2018 10:35:21 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Gene51 wrote:
It's an ok lens. But if you could stretch your budget to be able to justify the AF-P FX version - you'd be one happy puppy.
No! OP has DX camera!
Dec 17, 2018 10:39:22 #
The FX version works perfectly on a DX camera. I still have a D500 and use the FX P version on that for sports car racing alot.
Bryan
Bryan
Dec 17, 2018 10:46:09 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
I have an older version, AF Nikkor 70-300 F4-5.6 D ED, a bit heavy, nice build, pristine condition, and it is one of my sharpest zooms (if not the sharpest) bought for my D90. I have thought about getting one of the newer AF-S or AF-P VR models, for my D7100, so when the time comes I'll have to look them all over well, make sure I get one I'd be happy with!
Dec 17, 2018 11:19:46 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
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They have actually released at least three, and maybe four. As noted above, there is a non-VR version of the DX model that they bundle with kits. Do NOT GET THE NON VR MODEL!
I don’t know if there is a non-VR of the FX one. Possibly not because they know FX users are generally smart enough to know you want VR on a 300mm lens. Having said that, I might have gone for a non-VR because I just ordered one for my Z6 which has sensor stabilization.
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They have actually released at least three, and maybe four. As noted above, there is a non-VR version of the DX model that they bundle with kits. Do NOT GET THE NON VR MODEL!
I don’t know if there is a non-VR of the FX one. Possibly not because they know FX users are generally smart enough to know you want VR on a 300mm lens. Having said that, I might have gone for a non-VR because I just ordered one for my Z6 which has sensor stabilization.
Dec 17, 2018 11:23:08 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
BDHender wrote:
The FX version works perfectly on a DX camera. I still have a D500 and use the FX P version on that for sports car racing alot.
Bryan
Bryan
It will work but likely not as likely with as good image quality as the one optimized for DX. And it costs more. Much more if you buy one of the refurbs of the DX one Nikon is offering (under $200).
Again, be sure to get VR version.
Dec 17, 2018 11:33:01 #
OZMON wrote:
I am thinking of buying this lens, has anyone got any experience with this lens, and is it any good.
I don't have a good zoom lens which I sometimes find I need.
I don't have a good zoom lens which I sometimes find I need.
I have one and use it with my D810. It is a great lens and very sharp.
Rick
Dec 17, 2018 11:34:55 #
The DX version is not just a DX version of the same lens. It is made mostly of plastic and has different optics. It is inferior in almost all ways to an FX version. The DX non VR is an extremely different lens and should be avoided. The angle of view will be like a 450 on a DX. Try hand holding that with no VR.
Bryan
Bryan
Dec 17, 2018 12:40:37 #
NMR
Loc: Edmonton, Canada
Yorkshirelad wrote:
I believe that is the older version, rated good up to about 200mm, and fair from there to 300mm.
I have this lens. I agree with this feedback. It's good up to 200mm, but from 200-300mm you do lose some sharpness.
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