Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR Telephoto Zoom (F-Mount)
Big reach, sharp results — stabilized handheld shooting for wildlife, sports, and travel
If you want real telephoto reach without hauling a huge lens, the Nikon 70–300mm VR is the classic do-it-all long zoom. It delivers crisp detail throughout most of the range, offers pleasing background blur for portraits, and Nikon’s VR (Vibration Reduction) helps keep shots steady when you’re zoomed in or shooting in low light. Great for wildlife, kids’ sports, planes, outdoor events, and capturing compressed landscapes.
Condition:
Excellent physical condition — clean body, smooth zoom/focus operation, and no dust or mold. Glass is clean and clear with no scratches noted.
Included:
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR lens
HB-82 lens hood
Front + rear caps
Nikon lens pouch
No other accessories included
Key Features & Specs:
Focal Length: 70–300mm (FX)
DX equivalent: ~105–450mm field of view
Aperture: f/4.5–5.6 (rounded 9-blade diaphragm for smooth bokeh)
Stabilization: Nikon VR (great for handheld shots at longer focal lengths)
Optics: 17 elements / 12 groups with 2 ED elements for better clarity and reduced fringing
Autofocus: AF-S Silent Wave Motor (SWM) — fast, quiet focusing
Focus Modes: AF / MF with manual override support (easy fine-tuning)
Internal Focusing (IF): front element doesn’t spin — ideal for filters
Minimum Focus Distance: ~1.5m (4.9 ft)
Max Magnification: ~0.25× (nice for close-up detail shots at 300mm)
Filter Size: 67mm
Weight: ~745g (solid feel without being a brick)
Mount: Nikon F-mount (FX/DX DSLR compatibility)
Why Buy This Lens?
The reach is the point — 300mm lets you fill the frame without getting right on top of your subject.
VR makes it usable handheld in real life (especially outdoors and at events).
Sharpest results are typically around f/8–f/11, and it’s a dependable performer for the money.
FAQs:
Will this work on my Nikon DSLR?
Yes — it’s a Nikon F-mount lens. Works on FX and DX Nikon DSLRs (DX gives you a tighter effective view).
Is it good for wildlife and sports?
Yes — that’s exactly what it’s known for: reach + stabilization in a manageable size.
Any common optical quirks?
Like many long zooms, it can be a bit softer wide open at 300mm, but it sharpens up nicely stopped down.
Does it come with a case or filter?
Includes the Nikon lens pouch, hood, and both caps. No filter is included unless shown/mentioned separately.
