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Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM (short for Nikon 70-300 VR) is the classic telephoto zoom lens for Nikon FX full-frame cameras. Such zooms are in great demand for a wide range of photographic tasks. In 2006, Nikon 70-300 VR replaced the older model. Nikon ED AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6D and for some time it was produced along with an add-on lens Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6G. At the time of writing this review (summer 2015), the Nikon 70-300 VR is the only manufactured native telephoto lens of its kind. I think the Nikon 70-300 VR is the best option for anyone who does not want to mess with the more expensive and heavy professional class telephoto lenses of the 70 (80) -200 / 2.8.
All Original Similar Nikon FX Telephoto Lenses
Below is a list of all Nikon Nikkor telephoto lenses without high aperture and with auto focus support:
- Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm 1: 4, 1986-1987
- Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm 1:4-5.6, 1987-1993
- Nikon AF Nikkor 75-300mm 1:4.5-5.6, 1989-1998
- Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200mm 1:4.5-5.6D, 1991-1999
- Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm 1:4-5.6D, 1993-2000
- Nikon AF Micro Nikkor 70-180mm 1: 4.5-5.6D ED, 1997-2005
- Nikon AF Nikkor 75-240mm 1:4.5-5.6D, 1999-2000
- Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4-5.6D ED, 1998-2006
- Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4-5.6D, 1998-2006 (?)
- Nikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4-5.6G, from 2000 to 2014, black or silver
- Nikon AF S Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4.5-5.6G ED VR IF SWM, from 2006 to 2017
- Nikon AF S Nikkor 70-200mm 1: 4G ED SWM VR IF N Nano Crystal Coat, from 2012 to the present day
- Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm 1:4.5-5.6E VR ED, 2017 to present
The names of the lenses are indicated according to their spelling on the case.
Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
Main technical characteristics of Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM:
| Review Instance Name | Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM Ø 67 made in Thailand US2603898 |
| Basic properties |
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| Front Filter Diameter | 67 mm, plastic thread for filters |
| Focal length | 70-300 mm EGF for Nikon DX cameras is 105-450 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 4.3 x |
| Designed by | for digital cameras Nikon FX |
| Number of aperture blades | 9 rounded petals |
| Tags | focusing distance in meters and feet, focal lengths for 70, 100, 135, 200, 300 mm, bayonet mount mark, hood mount mark, mark for working in the infrared spectrum |
| Diaphragm | 70 mm from F / 4.5 to F / 32. At 300 mm from F / 5.6 to F / 40. The lens does not have an aperture ring (G - lens type) |
| MDF (minimum focusing distance) | 1.5 m over the entire range of focal lengths, maximum magnification ratio 1: 4 |
| The weight | 745 g |
| Optical design | 17 elements in 12 groups. The circuit includes 2 low dispersion element (shown in yellow in the optical diagram). The presence of such elements is indicated on the case with the abbreviation 'ED'. The red frame indicates the lenses included in the stabilizer. The image of the optical circuit is clickable. |
| Lens hood | Nikon HB-36 |
| Manufacturer country | Made in thailand |
| Period | From August 9, 2006 to July 11, 2017. Subsequently replaced by Nikon VR ED AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6E. |
| Instruction (multilingual) | Download, mirror 1 |
| Price |
In 2012, a more advanced model of this telephoto lens came out - Nikon N AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm 1: 4G ED SWM VR IF Nano Crystal Coat.
Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
Assembly
All Nikon 70-300 VR lenses come from Thailand. To the touch the lens is quite pleasant and weighty, its weight is a little more than 700 grams. On cameras Nikon D700 и Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro its weight does not cause any discomfort.
Nikon 70-300 VR uses 67 mm standard filters. The zoom ring is very wide, rubberized and comfortable, it’s much more convenient to rotate it than, say, the model Nikon 28-300mm 1: 3.5-5.6G VR... The focusing ring is plastic. Nikon 70-300 VR has metal bayonet mount. Almost the entire outer rim of the case is made of plastic. The retractable frame of the case consists of one section and is quite durable to the touch. As for the amateur lens, the Nikon 70-300 VR has good build quality. At one time, I used the Nikon 70-300 VR for a year, and at the same time, the lens did not begin to suffer from the spontaneous extension of its trunk.
There is a mark on the case for quick installation of the hood. The lens uses a plastic hood HB-36, which is fixed in special grooves located near the front lens of the lens. The hood can be installed in the opposite direction for transportation. In this position, it is somewhat inconvenient to use the zoom. While changing the focal length, the lens hood moves with the trunk of the lens.
On the bayonet side, the lens has a special rubber gasket, which serves to protect the lens from dust and moisture. On official sources, accurate confirmation that the Nikon 70-300 VR is a dustproof and waterproof lens cannot be found. At the same time, I am inclined to believe that because of this rubber seal, the lens still has at least some basic dust protection.
When changing the focal length, the rear lens moves in the middle of the lens body like a pump - it draws in and pushes out air. This behavior of the rear lens is called 'vacuum cleaner effect', which can increase the amount of dust that accumulates in the camera. It is funny that when zooming from 70 to 100 mm, the rear lens does not move, the movement occurs only in the range from 100 to 300 mm.
Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
Diaphragm
Diaphragm lens consists of 9 rounded petalsthat form a smooth hole. The aperture range is available from F / 4.5-5.6 to F / 32-F / 40. Unfortunately, compared to the previous version of the lens - Nikon ED AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6D, the new Nikon 70-300 VR has lost some of its aperture and now uses F / 4.5 instead of F / 4, which is about 1.27 less.
There are marks with a focal length on the zoom ring, the following is a list with the minimum numbers F available for these marks:
- 70 mm - F / 4.5
- 100 mm - F / 4.5
- 135 mm - F / 4.8
- 200 mm - F / 5.3
- 300 mm - F / 5.6
Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
Stabilizer
The Nikon 70-300 VR has a VR stabilizer (Vibration Reduction), which according to the instructions can compensate up to 4 stops by shutter speed. In numerical terms, this means that you can shoot at shutter speeds 16 times longer than what a lens without a stabilizer requires. The stabilization system of the Nikon 70-300 VR refers to second generation (VR II).
The instructions for the Nikon 70-300 VR lens indicate 4 stops (Nikon measurements), and on the official website only 2.5 stops (measured by CIPA). In any case, the stabilizer works well.
To enable / disable the stabilizer on the lens there 'VR ON / OFF' switch. There is a 'Normal / Active' switch to select a mode. The stabilizer can operate in two modes: 'Normal' and 'Active'.
- 'Normal' mode designed for most scenes and avoids movement when camera shake. Theoretically, the 'Normal' mode can still track the movement of the camera to create panoramas.
- Active Mode most suitable for shooting when the camera can not only shake, but also move in different directions. Most often, it is advised to use this mode when shooting in motion.
I managed to take pictures of stationary objects, without blur and hard work, at 300 mm focal length and 1/40 second. The stabilizer works well, but it does not compare with the stabilizer in newer models, such as Nikon 70-200 / 4G.
When the stabilizer is working, the image in the viewfinder can jerk, this is due to the methodology of the vibration reduction system, which tries to keep the picture without stirring, but when the lens deviates greatly from the 'target', the stabilizer abruptly switches to a new scene. During its operation, the stabilizer creates a barely audible hum.
Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
Focusing
Nikon 70-300 VR focuses quietly enough thanks to 'SWM'-motor (Silent Wbird Motor - quiet wave motor) and refers to the lens'AF S'type (with built-in motor focusing), and therefore it will automatically focus on any Nikon digital SLR camera.
The minimum focusing distance is 1.5 meters, while you can shoot Macro with 1: 4.5 magnification. Nikon Nikon 70-300 VR has a window with a scale of distances in meters and feet. There is no IPIG scale, but there is a mark for 70 mm focal length for working in the infrared spectrum. In the instructions, you can find deviations during photography in the infrared spectrum and for other values of the focal length.
Nikon 70-300 VR focuses fast. Focusing speed does not cause any complaints, although inferior to more expensive lenses. On cameras Nikon D700 and and Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro the lens focuses tenaciously (does not lose objects from the zone of sharpness). Only sometimes, at 300 mm of focal length, the lens and camera try to refocus.
During focusing, the front and rear lenses remain stationary, as the lens uses internal focusthat is indicated on the case by the letters'IF'-'Iinternal Focus' - 'Inner Focus'. During zooming, the front lens leans forward but does not rotate. Thus, it is possible to use any filters without problems, for example polarizing or gradient.
On the lens housing you can find focus switch 'M / A - M'. In the 'M / A' position, auto focus works with constant manual focus priority. The 'M / A' mode is very convenient and useful - for manual focusing or focus correction, you do not need to additionally switch the lens to the 'M' mode. As soon as you start focusing manually using the 'M / A' mode, the auto focus is immediately turned off, and the lens continues to listen to your hands until you press the focus activation button again.
The focus ring rotates to 180 degreesManual focus is easy.
Nikon 70-300 VR suffers greatly from the 'Focus Breathing' effect - changing the viewing angle when focusing.
Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
Compatibility and Features
The lens will work correctly at all Nikon digital SLR cameras.
When using the built-in flash, especially with the lens hood installed, photos may have a black shadow.
EGF lens for Nikon DX cameras is 105-450mm. An analogue of the Nikon 70-300 VR for Nikon DX cameras can be considered Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm 1: 4-5.6G ED VR IF SWM and Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm 1: 4-5.6G ED VR II. This Nikon 70-300 VR works wonderfully on cropped cameras and does not cause much inconvenience due to recalculation EGF. In the case of telephoto lenses crop factor Nikon DX cameras in most cases only benefit.
A list of all Nikon DX series lenses can be found. here. The optical design of all Nikon DX lenses can be viewed here.
Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
Who should use such a lens?
The lens is suitable for everyone to shoot from afar. Due to the fact that the Nikon 70-300 VR is weak aperture, you can shoot moving objects only in good light. The stabilizer does not help when shooting moving objects, it only compensates for the jitter and movement of the camera and lens. With the Nikon 70-300 VR, you can easily capture wildlife. The lens is suitable for anyone who needs a good telephoto lens.
If you need an even longer telephoto lens, you can look at an old, but not very expensive Nikon ED AF VR-Nikkor 80-400mm 1: 4.5-5.6D Vibration Reduction.
Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
Image quality
In general, the Nikon 70-300 VR creates a pretty high-quality picture.
On open apertures, the lens is sharp in the center in the range of 70-200 mm, in the range of 200-300 mm, the sharpness is slightly worse. Also noticeable drop in sharpness at the corners and edges. If you cover the aperture, the sharpness becomes a level higher.
Chromatic aberrations well fixed. Also, the freezing is well corrected (the color of the contrast zones of blur in green and purple). Visually, in real photos, distortion it’s hard to notice, at the same time, the Nikon 70-300 VR is still small distortion there is. The lens behaves well in side and backlight, which is not surprising for a dark zoom lens
Nikon 70-300 VR blurs the background well when shooting portraits and has a nice hips. Boke even on covered diaphragms it remains quite pleasant.
Example photo on Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
You can download RAW source files at this link (26 files in the '.RAF' format, 354 MB). All photos are on-camera JPEG. All photos were shot on Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro without using a hood.
Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
My experience
I tried all the native budget autofocus telephoto lenses for full-size cameras (everything except Nikon AF Nikkor 75-240mm 1: 4.5-5.6D) and I think that the Nikon 70-300 VR is the best among them, although it costs much more than its brothers without an image stabilizer .
If there is no money for the Nikon 70-300 VR, then among the low-end counterparts deserves due attention Nikon ED AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6D и Tamron LD DI AF 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6 Tele-Macro (1: 2)as well as a good but more expensive Tamron DI SP 70-300mm F / 4-5.6 VC USD A005NII.
Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
Prices
Real prices for Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM lens see here, or in the price block below:
All 70-300 Class Full Frame Lenses with Stabilizer
Sigma
- Sigma DG OS 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6 (for Sigma SA, Sony A, Nikon F, Pentax K, Canon EF / EF-S)
Tamron
- Tamron DI SP 70-300mm F / 4-5.6 VC USD A005 (for Nikon F, Canon EF / EF-S, Sony A)
Canon (EF, EF-S)
- Canon Zoom Lens EF 75-300mm 1: 4-5.6 IS USM
- Canon Zoom Lens EF 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6 IS USM
- Canon Zoom Lens EF 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6 IS II USM (NanoUSM)
- Canon Zoom Lens EF 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
- Canon Zoom Lens EF 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6 L IS USM
Nikon (F, FX)
Sony (E, FE)
The names of the lenses are indicated according to the inscription on their body.
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Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
And a few more examples for the full frame:
All shot on Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM. Photos in the gallery without processing.
dimensions Nikon AF Nikkor 28-200mm 1: 3.5-5.6D and Nikon ED AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6G VR IF SWM
Results
Nikon 70-300 VR is a good telephoto lens, the best of its kind. Perfect for Nikon FX and Nikon DX cameras.
UPDATE: On July 11, 2017, a replacement for this lens was introduced in the face Nikon VR ED AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm 1: 4.5-5.6E.
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Arkady, hello.
I want to get a 70-300 lens. I can not decide between this and the Nikon ED AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6D. All the same, the price is two.
Camera D90. Buying a camera with a motor, he hoped to save on optics, which happened for example with the Nikon 50 f / 1.8D AF Nikkor.
How to find out if I really need a stabilizer, and what I can wish for when I stop at the Nikon ED AF Nikkor 70-300mm 1: 4-5.6D.
Thank you in advance.
if you plan to shoot non-dynamic scenes with a tripod on a bright day (or use a flash), most likely you will not regret it. At least considering the difference in price.
If there is no flash, you don’t intend to carry it, or you don’t like it, the tripod is not yours, and you shoot not only in excessive lighting - then the stub significantly saves you.
If the lens is planned as a spare, just in case, sometimes to take pictures of dogs, birds and fish and indulge in a walk - take the old man.
If it is planned to load and hard work, then the Stab version is still preferable.
Lynx, do not recommend the model of a budget photo bag. I have a KATA, I like it, but it doesn't fit a telephoto camera? The main thing in the new bag is that the Nikon D7000 + 70-300VR (docked) should lie clearly and comfortably. And another 1-2 glasses intermeddle, and little things.
Please tell me which one is better to choose the optimal price and quality zoom lens for Nikon d700
Nikon 70-200mm f / 4G ED VR AF-S Nikkor
Colleagues! who is interesting and needs the above-described lens, I suggest new, for $ 450 from the USA + shipping! And also any photo and video equipment to order! I will be glad to surprise you with pleasant prices! All!!! brand new technology !!!! Thanks for attention! And Arkady bow for this site !!!!!! I read from the United States at night !!!!
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Hello Arkady!
Amateur shooting on the Nikon D3100 using Nikon 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor, Helios-44M 58mm F2.0, I-61L / D 2,8 / 55, Jupiter-37A 135mm F3.5 lenses. 70 is a lot of fun. I’m in a big thought buying Nikon 300-4.5mm f 5.6-37G IF-ED AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor. The question is what this lens can give in addition to Jupiter-135A 3.5mm FXNUMX. VR is not important. I need your advice.
Key features are 300mm focal length and fast focus.
Thanks for the advice. I'll take it!
After much doubt and thanks to the review by Arkady, I still purchased the Nikon 70-300mm f 4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor and did not regret it. Awesome lens. Sharpness, focus speed at height. The quality of the pictures is excellent. I didn’t notice the sharpness of the lens anywhere from 200 to 300mm. In a word, price-quality.
Active gimbal mode - for shooting from a moving platform (from a car, for example).
Unless this functionality will work on German high-speed concrete ...
At the long end, hand-held, on November 21, on a rare sunny day, I filmed a dozen of waxwings ... We sat very far away - about 60 meters, no less. At the top of an old mountain ash. I was not happy with the pictures. I rejected all 55 frames. While setting up the tripod, the pack flew away. It would be very useful to know, what if from a tripod there would be shooting without shaking, and cutting?
For comparison - a year ago on the same mountain ash, not on a sunny, albeit late autumn day, but on a dirty gray December overnight, with a light snowball, I quickly (from my hands) shot a large flock of migratory bullfinches. Of course, it was not a masterpiece, but ... moralizing. Cool optics (wherever it stood - in this case, on a Sony N-2 pseudo-mirror) - there is cool Zeiss optics! It was evident that these were specifically bullfinches (well, not a bright scarlet color, of course, but a gray-pinkish one), and they could be counted.
Yes, no one today has a better optical stub than Sony cameras. And the optics, which are from Zeiss, are great here. Immediately I remember my father's trophy "watering can", and my first "change-2" ...
I have a D7100 with whale 18-105. Acquired 50 1.4D. Now the TV set is missing. Is it worth taking Nikon af-s 8000-70mm 300-4.5 ed vr g for 5.6r? I’m afraid I will soap and with the hands of the shake on the long end? ..
For that kind of money - more than worth it.
Talk about competitors:
Among competitors, I consider only aftofocus lenses. The main competitor is the Nikon 55-
ARCADIA
Pay attention to the typos - they also consider aft-focus ones. I saw it for a long time, but I had no time. Is there some kind of system to quickly signal you? For example, I had to remove the comment - double. There are also doubles and others.
Fixed
Hello Arkady! Please tell me how the image stabilizer should work? I only hear it when I take a picture the first time after turning on the stabilizer, after that no sounds are heard. After turning it off again, I can hear it again. Is this normal or is there a problem? Camera D90.
Interestingly, Arkady, but here for (demonstration, for example) commentators of the photo can be merged?
Interestingly, Arkady, but here for (demonstration, for example) commentators of the photo can be merged? If possible, then how?
Interesting, Arkady, and here for (demonstration, for example) commentators, photos can be merged? If possible, then how?
Provide links to your photos. Also, please stop flooding in this thread.
Tell me, is it not glass lens in this lens?
And what lens do you advise me. I have a nikon d200. and a 35-70 lens. I want universal, for the studio and on the street.
hello! please advise what to choose, this new lens or look for a used Nikon AF 80-200mm f / 2.8D ED ... but while I was about to buy the price for it has doubled: (trying to find an alternative ... the main task is shooting indoors, lighting is not ideal
indoors, the telephoto is generally meaningless.
I need it not only indoors, but mainly in it! I need a zoom (I would like a aperture, but there is a question of price) then what advise?
You can look in the direction of sigma or tamron 17-50 / 2,8
And if the lighting is not ideal, then still a flash is needed.
I use a flash, but sometimes I want to do it without it, so I look in the direction of high-aperture ...
I have a full frame
Then something from the category 24-70 / 2,8
depends on the size of the room) ... indispensable for shooting in concert and theater halls
I have a full frame
Good day to all!
I have been using this glass with the D7100 for a year now. I do not know what to say. On the long end, never sure about getting "in focus". I shot on batteries from a tripod - all shots with different sharpness. For some reason, at the long end at high ISO, incredible noise, turning into a terrible “soap”….
Has anyone encountered similar lens behavior? I would be grateful for the information and advice.
I have problems with focus on neither the D5200 nor the D610, but about the sharpness, it drops from 200mm
I have a d5300, advise a lens for portraiture
read the site, there are recommendations for choosing a lens
Please tell me if this Nikon AF 5100-70 300-70MM F / 300-4G Nikkor lens fits my Nikon d5.6 and will auto focus work?
Not suitable. The d5100 needs lenses marked AF-S.
And do not advise me on my D5100 a good inexpensive lens with a focal length of 200 or 300. I really like to shoot animals and do not touch anything with my hand.
Such https://radojuva.com.ua/2011/03/obzor-nikon-55-200-dx-vr-otzuvu/ or such https://radojuva.com.ua/2013/07/nikon-55-300-vr-ed-dx-review/
And what version do you mean: with the stabilizer from the review (f / 4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR) or without (f / 4-5.6G)? And then you write the name of the lens without a stub. And the version that without a stub to the heap does not have a motor, so on cameras without a screwdriver (including on the D5100) there will be no autofocus. The version with the stub will work fine.
"The lens has especially good sharpness, although at focal points somewhere from 70 to 230 at apertures up to 11. After 200mm, to get excellent sharpness, you need to close the aperture somewhere down to 7.1"
and then …
“The degradation of lens sharpness is anywhere from 200 to 300mm. It is treated by closing the diaphragm by several stops. ”
Not quite clear. After 200mm do you need to open the aperture to 7.1 or vice versa to cover?
Arkady thanks for your reviews. I bought several lenses on your advice, fully met expectations. Now I am faced with the choice of a telephoto for a full frame. I am considering 3 options. You praised 70-210 f4 and responded well to 80-200 f2.8 of the second version, but you stopped, as I understand it on 70-300 VR because of the focal with the stub or for some other reasons? And which of these three lenses would you recommend for reporting and periodically portrait shooting? thanks
For reports not only on the streets - 80-200 of the third version, with a stub or 70-200. But their price and weight, of course….
in other cases (when there is no money) 70-300 vr is good.
To evaluate the difference in picture:
80-200 \ 2,8 135 mm, open
70-300 VR 135 mm, open
As for Dmitry’s question above.
After careful reflection and multiple checks.
I came to the conclusion that the f / 2.8 aperture telephoto zoom is only needed today if you shoot, on an ongoing basis, moving (running, jumping, dancing, participating in theatrical performances) people in a bad light. Everything.
In all other cases, you do not need it. It is huge, heavy and expensive. If it is not VR, then you can forget about exposures a little more authentic. He, the infection, does not fit into the case. Hands to the floor pulls. It scares children and their parents from me.
In general, one torment.
Take cheap lightweight telezoom with VR. At Nikon, they are all sharp, and all blur the background enough for portraits.
Question to Peter Sh .. Consequently, the picture at 70-300 turns out to be the same with 70-200 / 2.8? Why do you advise Dmitry. In the course of his question it is clear that in the absence of funds a person does not suffer. It is necessary to take the best.
On health, let it take better.
I wrote my purely subjective reflection on the subject, based on my experience.
If you also have similar experience with telezoom, please share.
I choose for the d5100 between the used nikon 70-300 vr and the new Tamron SP 70-300 F / 4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon. About Nikon is only good, but there is not much information about tamron. Can anyone have experience with Tamron SP 70-300 F / 4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon? Like he?
Nikon is definitely better.
Just like looking in the mirror))) I found nickname Dmitry K with a full namesake. Mimicry or coincidence?
Nothing more than “Alexa” in Wot.
Coincidence, I did not notice the namesake)) nikon 70-300 vr is gorgeous. Very smart autofocus.
Dmitry To change to Dmitry VK
Nikon took it. I will add another positive review about him. Lynx, thanks.
you are welcome.
do not forget the hood, if you know, it protects. )))
Hood, of course, a mega-necessary thing :)
But this infection is quite dimensional, especially in terms of increasing the lens diameter (when dressed in the "transport" position), and even my rather big photo bag does not fit, well, you can place it if you sacrifice a nearby place (flash, or one more piece of glass). Therefore, the hood is gathering dust on the shelf :)
PS And the lens is just super, in its price category.
Everything should be perfect for a photographer - both the camera and the lens and the COFR. :)