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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR 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.
  • Diameter: 77mm
  • Length: 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 an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (DX) mount cameras.

Lens Mount

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

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR is APS-C / DX.

Focal Range

Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR has a focal range of 55-300mm and 5.5X zoom ratio. When mounted on a APS-C / DX format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 82.5 - 450mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

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.

Body Colour

Black

Zoom Method

Rotary (extending)

Aperture

Nikon 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR has a max aperture of f4.5 at 55mm and max aperture of f5.6 at 300mm .
Pros and Cons of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR

PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 5

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR
is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR
is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR
Does Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR have Image Stabilization?
Does Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR have Aperture Ring?
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G ED VR
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