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

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And you can't manually override focus manually by grabbing the focus ring and turning it to tweak focus. MPB will also keep you informed about the status of your gear at every step of the way and the whole process is carbon neutral.

In addition, the new High Refractive Index (HRI) lens—a first for the NIKKOR lineup—achieves clear, high-contrast images at every aperture and focal length yet contributes to making the lens body slim and compact. It's a pain to have to slide the A - M switch back and forth to get to and from manual mode, and once you're there, manual focus is geared entirely too fast. A zoom lens that's packed with features offering added quality and convenience, the Nikon 55 300 mm VR is a great choice of lens for social and sporting events. The Nikon 55-300mm VR is a plastic lens with a metal mount, which is easy to carry and handle due to its low weight.Autofocus has tendency to go hunting for the subject in dim light conditions, it can become an annoyance for some, specially if they shoot action photography, but what to expect from a f/4. The image stabiliser included on this optic promises to allow hand-held shooting at shutter speed up to four stops slower than would be possible without.

I'd leave either a 58mm Nikon Clear (NC - UV) filter, or a 58mm Hoya Super HMC UV on the lens at all times. At the 55mm end of the zoom range, the angle of view is 28° 50', which is a little bit tighter than that of an 80mm lens on a 35mm body. Cons:- Build quality, despite the metal mount which is ok, the plastic body may not please those who shoot under harsh conditions and look for something affordable, but then again something had to be sacrificed to be light. If you want geeky in-depth reviews about it there are lots of nerdy charts and graphs on drop off, Dof etc on line.VR lens, Nikon employed an iris diaphragm with nine rounded blades, and it has resulted in a splendid bokeh in our view. Zooming in/out was a little jerky and not very smooth on my lens sample, but it probably does get better overtime.

All of the optical elements are coated in Nikon's multiple layer Super Integrated Coating (SIC) for scratch, smudge, and dirt resistance. It is commonly used for shooting a wide range of photos outdoors, especially with its extensive focal length. If you can live without the 300mm focal length, but not with the gap, then Nikon's 55-200mm AF-S VR may fit the bill. The 300mm focal length on a DX camera gives the same angle of view as a 450mm lens on a 35mm camera, producing a pronounced telephoto effect.Nikon's sales literature claims it recognizes when it's attached to a tripod, yet the instructions suggest turning off VR when on a tripod. Autofocus is excellent and responsive in good light conditions, it snaps right into focus on your subject. It doesn't cost you anything extra when you use these links, but it does support the site, helping keep ePHOTOzine free to use, thank you.