Customer Reviews for Nikon Inc. AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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Nikon Inc. AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Compact 5.5X DX-format telephoto zoom lens with High Refractive Index lens element and ED glass is Ideal for capturing distant subjects at athletic events, family pictures, dramatic sunsets, travel and more. VR II image stabilization for handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and stable video capture.
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83 out of 89(93%)customers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Review 1 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Panujit
Location India
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Being a hobbyist, I find the lens excellent. Autofocus is good (with my D7000), VR works fine, excellent bokeh and light weight. Colour representation & contrast is nice. Macro capability is awesome at 0.28X, and I am using very cheap (1$) macro add-on filter with it and got some acceptable result. Con is it is not a low light lens, doesn't work with FX bodies. I personally never used its heavier sister the 70-300 VR so cannot compare the two.
My product recommendations
D7000
(1,420)Share:
+42points
Review 2 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
35mmToDSLR Newbie
Location Michigan
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Occasional user, memory keeper
This lens can do it all. I used to carry and swap the 18-55mm lens with this one. The lens is very light by the way. After a while I noticed that most of my shots were at least 6 to 10 feet away. Perfect for the low end of the 55-300mm range of this lens. Plus when I take it to sporting events the 300mm allows me to stay in the bleachers. Alot of our friends have the 200mm lens and have to get alot closer for the same shots. The image stabilizer allows for crisp action photos at any distance.
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+83points
Review 3 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
Great images, Great Flexibility
PostedMay 27, 2013
pingpaul
This lens has demonstrated great flexibility from closeups to field shots. It has performed well as a portrait lens, and done better than yeoman service in the fiield.
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+3points
Review 4 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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really good lens. I am very satistfied. Good price.
PostedApril 29, 2013
nikonween
Location Pomona, CA, USA
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience More than a year
Role Just getting started with photography
very happy with this lens. great focus and sharp images. the price is fair. the lens is a little heavy, but overall worth my investment!
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+3points
Review 5 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
Unparalleled Lens
PostedApril 27, 2013
Killer Lens
Location North Carolina, USA
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience Less than a month
Role Occasional user, memory keeper
Impecable product from NIKON...My only beef is Nikon cameras are no longer made in Japan.
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+1point
Review 6 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
Fly me to the moon.
PostedApril 25, 2013
Just Nikon 1
My picture with 55-300mm + Nikon J1 + FT1 adapter.
I am not a photographer.
I am a taxi driver.
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+2points
Review 7 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
Great value zoom lens, especially if bundled with camera
PostedFebruary 25, 2013
Bob
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Occasional user, memory keeper
Bought mine together with a D3100 just after Christmas and got the bundle discount deal for the lens ($150 off). Have used for high school sports photography and recently at the local nature center. Works well in both locations - nice and sharp at the 55mm end, but a little fuzzier at times at the 300mm end. Works reasonably well in low light, despite the smaller aperture sizes. Lightweight and easy to carry. Better at the 55mm end than the 18-55 kit lens due to bigger aperture - gives a higher shutter speed for sports etc. Lens hood attachment seems flimsy compared to the bayonet type used by other NIKKOR lenses but hasn't broken yet! VR works very well as long as the subject isn't moving too fast or you can use a flash (see attached pictures as examples) - all are hand-held. The ski racing is at dusk/ night time so a difficult combination to capture.
My product recommendations
D3100
(1,320)Share:
+6points
Review 8 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
Great product for price
PostedJanuary 14, 2013
Pathum
Location Wichita, KS, USA
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I'm not a professional photographer. But I read a lot..I own this product for more than a year. Overall performance is better even though focusing is kind of slow...
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+5points
Review 9 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
Own a Nikon DSLR ? You Need This Lens......
PostedDecember 6, 2012
JerryZ
Location Waukesha, WI, USA
Age Over 65
Favorite Subject Travel
Nikon Family 21+ years
Experience 6-12 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
This is one very versatile lens, takes you from the D5100 kit lens 55mm all the way to 300mm (82 to 450 equivalent on 35mm), and it's extremely sharp on the autofocus, resolution, and color rendition. My first day out with this lens, I went to a race track and shot 450 frames. Used the D5100 motor drive to shoot cars running by at 100+ MPH, some panning, some stop action, some stills, and all the results were great. An excellent lens that I really enjoy using.
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+5points
Review 10 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
PostedSeptember 2, 2012
PhotoTouch
Location Virginia
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience More than a year
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
Not a professional photographer by no means, but I've had nothing but great experiences with this lense. Used with D7000.
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+14points
Review 11 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
Good lens!
PostedAugust 15, 2012
Bjnzzzle
I have been used this lens for 2 months. This lens is good for zoom, blur, bokeh....
Worth the money!
Worth the money!
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+7points
Review 12 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
Great lens
PostedAugust 14, 2012
DJT
I was useing the 18-55 and i just couldnt get the job done from a far distance. It is a little excpensive for a begginer but its worth it if your into wildlife or great landscape photography. I love it!!!
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+6points
Review 13 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
No fuss
PostedAugust 3, 2012
Fiero Fiend
Location 17 yrs experience. I've shot just about everything (no arial or underwater).
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Family & Friends
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience Less than a month
Role Professional photographer
Crisp and clear with tripod use @ highest f-stop (4.5/5.6) throughout the whole range. Focus speed and metering are good. Focusing is tight but good, no jerkiness.
My product recommendations
D5100
(703)Share:
+14points
Review 14 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
Can't beat the price
PostedJune 21, 2012
Jeff
Location British Columbia, Canada
Age 35-44
Favorite Subject Landscape
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Just getting started with photography
I really recommend the this over it's 55-200mm counterpart. It's beefier and feels more rugged. The metal attachment ring elevates it outta the "cheap" category IMO. The 300mm really comes in to play at this end, Wet lands, parks and wild life take on a whole new meaning when you can fill the frame from a considerable distance. Not to mention just walking around street photos. it's not ridiculously big that it draws attention to yourself, OK a little but not a crazy amount.
This lens actually has VR2. In practice IMO you still need to be steady, and at 300mm in low light at f5.6......forget it, you need a tripod or something to rest the camera on. Images are sharp and look great, focus is quick and accurate. Unless your some kinda serious pro this lens is more than gets the job done. I recommend totally. One last thing it comes with the simple round hood, I wish it came with the cooler looking "flower" type, that's a oh well whatever not gonna sweat that little point.
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+18points
Review 15 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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Fantastic Range shot, excellent VR.. Love it & Grab it!!!!
PostedJune 18, 2012
Milozrulz
Location Dacca, Bangladesh
Age 25-34
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 3-6 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I have had the 55-300 for a couple of weeks now and have used it quite a lot on my D3100. This lens I can say pure Class. I do not understand why its rating is so low, the lens should deserve 4.8 at least. The range is better than others, starting at 55mm rather than 70. It is very sharp from 55 through about 200 and better than others at 300. The VR is Great. My D3100 seems to meter very well with it and color is excellent. I highly recommend this lens..
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+12points
Review 16 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
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Outdoor wildlife
PostedMay 18, 2012
bugs
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I love the ranges of this lens. I love shooting wildlife pictures, and find it exactly what I need for fast beautiful photos.
My product recommendations
D3100
(1,320)Share:
+4points
Review 17 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
one of the best lense i used!!
PostedMay 3, 2012
bd nikon
Location DOHS Bypass, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Age Under 18
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 3-6 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
i have used this lense and also compared it with other lenses of this class.but when ever i use my nikon dslr d5100 i use this .it gives me the perfect zoom and crisp pictures that i want ....with this lense i have captured pictures just the way i like it......this is my third lense and i found it to be being used all the time
My product recommendations
D5100
(703)Share:
+9points
Review 18 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
UNO DE LOS MEJORES LENTES
PostedMarch 19, 2012
ALEX
MUY BUEN LENTE, ME HA SERVIDO MUCHO EN VARIAS OCACIONES, CON EXPECTACULARES FOTOS, LO RECOMIENDO AMPLIAMENTE.
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+7points
Review 19 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
Awesome lens
PostedJanuary 14, 2012
ndecker
Age 18-24
Favorite Subject Sports
Nikon Family 2-5 years
Experience 1-3 months
Role Serious passion, hobbyist
I got this lens when i bought my d5100 and so far it has lived up to all my expectations, better quality then i expected
My product recommendations
D5100
(703)Share:
+24points
Review 20 for AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Overall rating
Great zoom!
PostedDecember 16, 2011
Bryan
Location Wilson, TX 79381, USA
Age 45-54
Favorite Subject Nature
Nikon Family 0-1 years
Experience Less than a month
I have had the 55-300 for a couple of weeks now and have used it quite a lot on my D3100 with and without a tripod. In this class, I do not feel there is a better lens. The range is better than others, starting at 55mm rather than 70. It is very sharp from 55 through about 200 and better than others at 300. Sure, in this price range it will not be super sharp at 300. But having come to Nikon from Sony and comparing this lens to the Sony 75-300, well, there is no comparison! I have found almost no color fringing, something I had to deal with in the Sony. The VR is EXCELLENT! Better than any other lens I own. My D3100 seems to meter very well with it and color is excellent. I highly recommend this lens to all DX owners!
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+29points