Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Lens

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Ghosting and flare is reasonably well controlled, with strong point sources of light in the frame creating a little flare and loss of contrast in extreme circumstances. Is there any reason I should prefer the first to the second, which has a greater zoom range and a wider aperture at the 300mm end? The Nikon 55-300mm VR DX feels almost as nice as Nikon's serious amateur lenses like the 28-300mm VR and 16-35mm VR. As the 55-300mm VR DX is zoomed in and out, air pumps in and out, and you may have some air blow out of the eyepiece into your eye. It is an ideal lens to be used for family events and vacations to capture distant subjects, and the use of Vibration Reduction (VR) technology makes it easier to get sharp photographs at slower shutter speeds, especially when shooting at 300mm.

Engage with our used photography equipment partner MPB in a forum dedicated to giving members the opportunity to feedback their experiences or seek advice. The lens was also designed to be a companion to the 18-55mm VR lens and is also Nikon's most affordable lens with a maximum 300mm focal length. This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The optical formula comprises 17 lens elements arranged in 11 groups, including 2 ED glass elements and one high-refractive-index element.Nikon designed it with a High Refractive Index (HRI) lens element to reduce its size and maintain optimal contrast across its entire zoom range. Products correspond to one of the following cosmetic conditions: Excellent condition - no signs of cosmetic damage when held 30 centimeters away. My present state of mind is blogging my heart out and sharing all the experiences and memories that I have been collecting from my travels.

By adhering to strict test conditions, Nikon has created technologies to control camera shake and deliver super-fast autofocusing, so you can expect sharper shots from this DX lens even with its broad range of focal length. I also have the Nikkor 50mm and while it is a top class lens for portraiture it again (not surprisingly) has no zoom capabilities. The lens was designed to be a significant upgrade to the 55-200mm VR, released in 2007, by adding 100mm of focal length and using VR II (vibration reduction).A circular clip on hood is provided with the lens to help shield the front element from any extraneous light. All of the optical elements are coated in Nikon's multiple layer Super Integrated Coating (SIC) for scratch, smudge, and dirt resistance. telephoto zoom lens designed to complement the 18-55mm kit zoom that comes bundled with many cropped-sensor Nikon digital SLR cameras. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.