Nikon 55-300 vs 70-300
Feb 22, 2015 11:23:03 #
CraigFair wrote:
Quote from the OP.
Can anyone give advice as to whether to keep this lens or look into trading up to the 70-300? Your experience with either or both would be very helpful. It is still in the box at this point.
Can anyone give advice as to whether to keep this lens or look into trading up to the 70-300? Your experience with either or both would be very helpful. It is still in the box at this point.
Well I don't have personal experience with the 55-300mm so Im afraid I cant be too helpful. The 70-300mmED VR has served me very well especially on a DX body where your using the "sweet spot" so to speak. The only reason I use it less now is because I wanted more reach. You might google 55-300mm vs 70-300mmVR(make sure comparisons are the VR model) and get some first hand comparatives.
One thing to note is it will work on a FF (without using crop mode) if a full frame might be in your future that could be a consideration. Bob
Feb 22, 2015 11:30:22 #
I use the 70-300vr on my Nikon d700 full frame camera and have had very good results with it. I tend not to so past about 250 mm though. Its like any other lens, you have to know where its weaknesses and strengths are. That lens had never been left behind on any trip I've made. Great lens especially for the money.
Feb 22, 2015 11:53:58 #
I can only give examples of what the 70-300mm VR can do on my D7100. This is 100% crop from about 100 feet away. Open up the download and you can get an idea of the IQ/resolution. Not bad I'd say. Bob
Feb 22, 2015 12:22:37 #
I've had my 55-300mm for a while, and have mixed feelings.
Its great as a general walk-around lens. For wild life I don't like the slow focus and limited range. Once a while I can capture an ok shot. I am looking at a 150-500, or 150-600 as my next lens for that purpose.
Here's a sample.
Its great as a general walk-around lens. For wild life I don't like the slow focus and limited range. Once a while I can capture an ok shot. I am looking at a 150-500, or 150-600 as my next lens for that purpose.
Here's a sample.
Feb 22, 2015 12:42:08 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Just purchased a new Nikon 55-300 at a very good p... (show quote)
I use the 70-300 vr frequently on my D7000. I especially like it for BIF because it has two kinds of vr: camera shake and panning movement.
Feb 22, 2015 17:12:10 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Just purchased a new Nikon 55-300 at a very good p... (show quote)
I use my camera mainly for baseball.
But being snowed-in now, it is a good time
to watch thru the kitchen window for wildlife coming in to feed.
Will attach samples taken with my 70-300VRII on d5200.
The baseball pic is probably from over 340 feet.
Tho 74yo & somewhat weakened by leukemia,
I can handle the weight of the lens OK to follow baseball action.
Got a 70-200/2.8 for night baseball; it's noticeably heavier for me.
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Feb 22, 2015 19:31:24 #
BobR wrote:
Well I don't have personal experience with the 55-... (show quote)
I failed in my original post to include the VR but it is definitely the VR lens that I am considering. I have the Tamron 150-600 and love it but it is too much to comfortably carry around in some situations and I felt that 300 mm range would probably be good hand held with adequate care. I have a 55-200 but am not satisfied with its reach.
I don't really have any plans to go FF but I do like the advantages of using an FX lens on a crop body.
Feb 22, 2015 19:35:59 #
SquareRoot wrote:
I use my camera mainly for baseball.
But being snowed-in now, it is a good time
to watch thru the kitchen window for wildlife coming in to feed.
Will attach samples taken with my 70-300VRII on d5200.
The baseball pic is probably from over 340 feet.
Tho 74yo & somewhat weakened by leukemia,
I can handle the weight of the lens OK to follow baseball action.
Got a 70-200/2.8 for night baseball; it's noticeably heavier for me.
But being snowed-in now, it is a good time
to watch thru the kitchen window for wildlife coming in to feed.
Will attach samples taken with my 70-300VRII on d5200.
The baseball pic is probably from over 340 feet.
Tho 74yo & somewhat weakened by leukemia,
I can handle the weight of the lens OK to follow baseball action.
Got a 70-200/2.8 for night baseball; it's noticeably heavier for me.
Wayne, thank you. These are really great shots and make me feel good about that lens.
Feb 22, 2015 19:39:46 #
dylee8 wrote:
I've had my 55-300mm for a while, and have mixed feelings.
Its great as a general walk-around lens. For wild life I don't like the slow focus and limited range. Once a while I can capture an ok shot. I am looking at a 150-500, or 150-600 as my next lens for that purpose.
Here's a sample.
Its great as a general walk-around lens. For wild life I don't like the slow focus and limited range. Once a while I can capture an ok shot. I am looking at a 150-500, or 150-600 as my next lens for that purpose.
Here's a sample.
YouVe certainly put the lens to good use. This picture looks really sharp to me on download. Thank you for your information.
Feb 22, 2015 19:58:15 #
Feb 22, 2015 20:26:19 #
xxredbeardxx wrote:
I've been using the 55-300mm for two years and have
had great success with it. Your mistaken, it has a metal
mount.. at least mine does.
I just bought the Tamron 150-600 so I won't be using it as much now, but I do like it.
had great success with it. Your mistaken, it has a metal
mount.. at least mine does.
I just bought the Tamron 150-600 so I won't be using it as much now, but I do like it.
My error for sure regarding the mount. The 55-200 VR has plastic. The 55-300 VR is metal. I read too many reviews and got confused. Ken Rockwell's reviews speak highly of both the 55-200 and 55-300.
Feb 22, 2015 20:27:05 #
SquareRoot wrote:
I use my camera mainly for baseball.
But being snowed-in now, it is a good time
to watch thru the kitchen window for wildlife coming in to feed.
Will attach samples taken with my 70-300VRII on d5200.
The baseball pic is probably from over 340 feet.
Tho 74yo & somewhat weakened by leukemia,
I can handle the weight of the lens OK to follow baseball action.
Got a 70-200/2.8 for night baseball; it's noticeably heavier for me.
But being snowed-in now, it is a good time
to watch thru the kitchen window for wildlife coming in to feed.
Will attach samples taken with my 70-300VRII on d5200.
The baseball pic is probably from over 340 feet.
Tho 74yo & somewhat weakened by leukemia,
I can handle the weight of the lens OK to follow baseball action.
Got a 70-200/2.8 for night baseball; it's noticeably heavier for me.
These are some wonderful photos. They do not look as if they were taken through a glass window. DeAnne
Feb 22, 2015 21:41:38 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
I failed in my original post to include the VR but it is definitely the VR lens that I am considering. I have the Tamron 150-600 and love it but it is too much to comfortably carry around in some situations and I felt that 300 mm range would probably be good hand held with adequate care. I have a 55-200 but am not satisfied with its reach.
Your correct. I love my 55-300mm VR lens.
It's so much easier to hold than my new 150-600mm.
I have taken a lot of photos with it. Even my action
shots have come out pretty good.
This is pro surfer Coco Ho. I shot her this summer.
It was a foggy morning, so not much color.
I use it on a 7100
Feb 22, 2015 21:49:34 #
Feb 22, 2015 22:04:05 #
SquareRoot wrote:
Very nice!
Thanks very much. Your shots are great.
I considered getting the 70-300VRII because
they claim it's better, but I opted out for the
150-600. It's heavy though and a bit hard to hand hold.
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