Specifications | Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR Lens | |
![]() |
||
Year Introduced | 2006 | |
Mounts On | Full Frame, APS-C | |
Lenses / Groups | 17/12 | |
Angle of View: Diagonal | 34° 20' - 8° 10' | |
Aperture | ||
Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4.5-32 / f/5.6-32 | |
Aperture Max by Focal Length | 70-111mm = f/4.5 112-164mm = f/4.8 165-194mm = f/5.0 195-239mm = f/5.3 240-300mm = f/5.6 |
|
Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | |
Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
Weight | ||
Manufacturer Specification Weight | 26.3 oz  (745g) | |
Actual Weight | 26.3 oz  (745g) | |
Lens Hood Weight | 1.6 oz  (45g) | |
Tripod Ring Weight | ||
In-Use Weight | 27.9 oz  (790g) | |
Size | ||
Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.15 x 5.65”  (80 x 143.5mm) | |
Measured Size (DxL) | 3.14 x 5.98”  (80 x 151.9mm) | |
Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | ||
Max Length at Full Extension | 7.89”  (200.5mm) | |
Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | / |
Zoom Extension Length | 1.96”  (49.8mm) | |
Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | |
Focus Extension Length | ||
Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.62 x 2.76”  (91.9 x 70.1mm) | |
Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 8.49 - 10.39”  (215.8 - 263.9mm) | |
Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.48” / 3.02”  (12.3mm / 76.7mm) | |
Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | |
Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | |
Focus | ||
AF Motor Type | SWM | |
Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
Focus Ring Rotation | 198° | |
Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | ||
Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | |
Close Focus | ||
Specified Min Focus Distance | 58.82”  (1494mm) | |
Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 53.66” / 55.94”  (1363mm / 1421mm) | |
Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.25x | |
Features | ||
Zoom Ring Rotation | 81° | |
Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | / |
Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | ||
Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / HB-36 Buy ► | |
Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | / | |
Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / / | |
Extender Compatible? | N | |
Case Included? / Type? | Y / CL-1022 Buy ► | |
47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 8.56' 100mm = 12.13' 135mm = 16.29' 200mm = 23.96' 300mm = 34.05' |
|
1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 2609mm 100mm = 3698mm 135mm = 4964mm 200mm = 7304mm 300mm = 10377mm |
|
History | ||
Review | Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR Lens | |
Buy ► ![]() |
||
Rent ► |
Where you buy your gear matters. You expect to get what you ordered and you want to pay a low price for it. The retailers I recommend below are the ones I trust for my own purchases. Get your Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR Lens now from:
B&H PhotoDo you need/want the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR Lens for only a short period of time? Or, would you feel more comfortable buying after having a hands-on trial period? Consider renting. Renting is fast and easy. The rental companies I recommend below are excellent to work with. Schedule your rental now:
LensRentals.com