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

Compact 5.5X DX-format telephoto zoom lens with High Refractive Index lens element and ED glass is Ideal for capturing distant subjects at athletic events, family pictures, dramatic sunsets, travel and more. VR II image stabilization for handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and stable video capture.

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AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR2197

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$399.95

Product Number: 2197

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Key Features

Compact DX-format zoom lens with High Refractive Index lens element, ED glass and VR II image stabilization
Expanded photo and video opportunities that's designed to bring the action closer to the photographer.

Nikon VR II Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.

HRI (High Refractive Index) Lens Element
HRI lens element is essential to keeping the lens compact while offering high contrast even at maximum aperture.

Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Enables fast, accurate and quiet autofocus.

Minimum focus distance to 4.6 feet at all focal lengths

5.5X Telephoto Zoom lens
Ideal for capturing distant subjects at athletic events, family pictures, dramatic sunsets, travel and more. Angle of view equivalent to a focal length of 82.5 to 450mm in FX/35mm format D-SLR.

Tripod Detection Mode
Reduces vibration that may occur due to shutter release when mounted on a tripod.

2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
Effectively minimizes chromatic aberration, even at the widest aperture settings.

Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduces flare.

Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.

*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Specifications

Mount Type

Nikon F-Bayonet

Focal Length Range

55-300mm

Zoom Ratio

5.5x

Maximum Aperture

f/4.5

Minimum Aperture

f/22

Format

Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)

28°50'

Minimum Angle of View (DX-format)

5°20'

Maximum Reproduction Ratio

0.28x

Lens Elements

Lens Groups

High Refractive Index Elements

Compatible Format(s)

DX
FX in DX Crop Mode

VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization

Yes

Diaphragm Blades

Distance Information

Yes

ED Glass Elements

Super Integrated Coating

Yes

Autofocus

Yes

AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)

Yes

Minimum Focus Distance

4.6 ft. (1.4m)

Focus Mode

Auto/Manual

Filter Size

58mm

Accepts Filter Type

Screw-on

Dimensions

(Approx.) 3.0x4.8 in. (Diameter x Length)
76.5x123mm (Diameter x Length)

Weight

(Approx.) 18.7 oz. (580g)

Supplied Accessories

HB-57 Snap-on Type Lens Hood
LC-58 Snap-on Front Lens Cap
LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
CL-1020 Soft Lens Case

*Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area.

*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) listed only as a suggestion. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
***Refer to the product manual or the Compatible Lenses Specification for additional details.

CL-1020 Soft Lens Case$17.50

HB-57 Snap-On Type Lens Hood$33.50

LC-58 Snap-On Front Lens Cap 58mm$17.00

LF-4 Rear Lens Cap$4.50

58mm Circular Polarizer II$128.00

58mm Filter NC$51.00

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AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR 4.3 5 69 69

Great All in One Lens This lens can do it all. I used to carry and swap the 18-55mm lens with this one. The lens is very light by the way. After a while I noticed that most of my shots were at least 6 to 10 feet away. Perfect for the low end of the 55-300mm range of this lens. Plus when I take it to sporting events the 300mm allows me to stay in the bleachers. Alot of our friends have the 200mm lens and have to get alot closer for the same shots. The image stabilizer allows for crisp action photos at any distance. October 17, 2011

Outdoor wildlife I love the ranges of this lens. I love shooting wildlife pictures, and find it exactly what I need for fast beautiful photos. May 18, 2012

one of the best lense i used!! i have used this lense and also compared it with other lenses of this class.but when ever i use my nikon dslr d5100 i use this .it gives me the perfect zoom and crisp pictures that i want ....with this lense i have captured pictures just the way i like it......this is my third lense and i found it to be being used all the time May 3, 2012

Awesome lens I got this lens when i bought my d5100 and so far it has lived up to all my expectations, better quality then i expected January 14, 2012

Great zoom! I have had the 55-300 for a couple of weeks now and have used it quite a lot on my D3100 with and without a tripod. In this class, I do not feel there is a better lens. The range is better than others, starting at 55mm rather than 70. It is very sharp from 55 through about 200 and better than others at 300. Sure, in this price range it will not be super sharp at 300. But having come to Nikon from Sony and comparing this lens to the Sony 75-300, well, there is no comparison! I have found almost no color fringing, something I had to deal with in the Sony. The VR is EXCELLENT! Better than any other lens I own. My D3100 seems to meter very well with it and color is excellent. I highly recommend this lens to all DX owners! December 16, 2011

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April 2011 | Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens Review | Julia Silber

Popular Photography magazine's Julia Silber reviewed the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens in the May issue of the magazine. Silber said that the lens attains focus quickly, and the VR added 2.5 - 4 stops of "extra handholdability." Silber touted the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens' quality, stating: "It's well constructed, with admirable sharpness, distortion and vignetting control, magnification, and image stabilization."