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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR F(DX) Mount Review

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR

Main Features

  • 55-300mm Focal Range
  • F4.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 58mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 530g / 1.17 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 77mm x 123mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 1.4m
  • Max Magnification: 0.28x
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Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR Overview


Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with F(DX) Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsGood
PortraitGood
TravelExcellent
StreetGood
WeddingGood
Walk AroundVery Good
VloggingGood
LandscapeGood
MacroAverage

Reasons to Buy Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 5x
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (DX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (DX) lenses are Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D5600.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR has a maximum diameter of 77mm and total length of 123mm when not extended. It weighs 530g / 18.7 oz.

Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR has a filter thread of 58mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR:

  • 58mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 58mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 58mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR has a focal range of 55-300mm and 5.5X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 82.5-450mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

The Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR 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 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.28x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.4m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.28x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Tamron 18-400mm F3.5-6.3 VC: 0.34x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD: 0.34x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM: 0.33x - (Compare)

Aperture

Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 55mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f32 at 300mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
55mm F4.5 F22
300mm F5.6 F32

Optical Formula

Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR's optical formula consists of 17 elements in 11 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 2 ED glass elements
  • 1 HRI glass element

Lens Hood

Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR 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-57.

Body Colour

Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR Alternatives in Nikon F (DX) Mount
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35mm FF 745 g / 1.64 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro Lens Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
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35mm FF 550 g / 1.21 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro Lens Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
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35mm FF 550 g / 1.21 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS Lens Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
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35mm FF 610 g / 1.34 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 435 g / 0.96 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Nikon
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 55-300mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 5.5X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 17
Optical Groups 11
Special Elements 2 ED glass elements, 1 HRI glass element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1.4m
Max Magnification 0.28X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 530g
Diameter 77mm
Length 123mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 58mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code HB-57
Tripod Collar No
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