Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G is an Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Lens Mount
Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Focal Range
Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G has a focal range of 70-300mm and 4.3X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 450mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Alternatively, you can check the Nikon 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR in Nikon F (FX) mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
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Zoom Method
Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.26x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.5m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.26x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f32 at 70mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f45 at 300mm .
Optical Formula
Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 9 groups .
Lens Hood
Nikon 70-300mm f4-5.6G comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-26.
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