Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Versatile telephoto zoom with vibration reduction

Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model 2161

Key Features

OPTICS 17 elements in 12 groups with 2 ED glass elements
STABILIZATION VR II image stabilization providing up to 2.5 stops
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet AF
DESIGN Internal Focusing (IF) design for non-rotating front element
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with FX and DX format Nikon DSLRs
MINIMUM FOCUS 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) throughout the zoom range
FILTER SIZE 67mm front filter thread
COATING Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC) for flare reduction
ZOOM 70-300mm focal length range
APERTURE Variable f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture
BUILD High-quality plastic construction with metal mount
WEIGHT Approximately 745 grams

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override available
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Rotary type
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present On/Off switch
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present VR II system
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Rubber gasket at mount only

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 70-300mm
Max Aperture f/4.5-5.6
Min Aperture f/32-40
Lens Construction 17 elements in 12 groups
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 1.5m
Max Reproduction Ratio 0.25x
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Stabilization VR II (2.5 stops)
Filter Thread 67mm
Weight 745g
Dimensions 80 x 143.5 mm
Mount Nikon F-mount