Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I'm a casual photographer and I enjoy shooting wildlife, natural scenes, and macro/texture shots. I've enjoyed the ease of use, and the vibration reduction is unbelievable. From the moment I mounted the lense and started using it, I was immediately excited and pleased with my new lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

We upgraded from the 55-200mm F/4.5-5.6 to this one and what a huge difference it has made. The images are crisper, the focus is better and our pictures look better then ever. I must have zoom lens.

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Its a great lens

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Should have 18-25mm and 70-300mm come with Nikon D90. That all.

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Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Even though this lens came as part of a package deal, I would have bought it separately. It has a nice solid feel, the focus ring is just right, not too easy to turn past your focus. The only thing I would like is a smaller aperture when full out but that would have been a few hundred more.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

i really like this lens because it gives me more focus than the usual lens we used to. I would greatly recommend this together with the D90.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Works wonderfully in all modes... and manual settings.. great for capturing portraits from a far and wildlife. A little slow for action team type sports but, WONDERFUL clarity and function.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Since becoming a senior citizen it has become increasingly difficult to hand hold even a normal lens and get sharp shots. I shoot a lot of wildlife and they often do not give you time to set up a tripod. This lens not only gives me the reach I need but I am able to hand hold and get shots I have not been able to do in years. I can not say enough about the VR II Technology especially on a longer zoom like this. The lens has been trouble free and has given me great, sharp pictures. I can not find anything bad to say about it.

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Purchased this lens last week and really enjoying the sharp, clear pictures.

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outside ,wildlife ,landscape ,racing

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I use this lens when I am hiking or hunting, or just walking about, Mostly use in wildlife, Deer,Birds, Turkey. When you push the lens beyound 250mm with out a tripoid, I have found a very noticable quilty in my pictures. But under 250mm your in good shape in natural light.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This is a good choice for those who like to explore wildlife, sports and landscape shoots.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

When you use this lens you always want to have the VR on. This will ensure you nice and sharp photos.

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Just got this lens with my Nikon D50. I love it. This is a great lens to put you right in the middle of the action, and then stops the action perfectly. I use this lens for baseball and track so far.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This is a wonderful lens for crisp, clear
wildlife and landscape shots. The vibration
reduction in the lens is a most valuable
feature.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Bought the lens when I visited US in late 2007 and is the lens I use most of the time. I use it often to shoot pictures while my son plays soccer. Gives quite sharp pictures handheld thanks to the VR-function, but are not in the same league as the 70-200 f/2.8 of course. I also like to use it for landscape photography to compress the perspective. I have also taken handheld pictures with macro-quality by zooming in on flowers. A very versatile lens.

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I really enjoy using this zoom lens in capturing action shoots during my duagther's softball events. I also look forward to using the zoom lens for wildlife photos during our vacation in Utah and Californis this year

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Great Zoom, no tripod, VR control is excellent, it's a little big, but it's absolutely worth it.

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USE WITH THE D80. GREAT FOR WILDLIFE AND LANDSCAPE WAS ABLE TO CARRY AROUND THE ZOO ALL DAY WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTY. THE SHARP CRISP CLEAN PICTURES TELL ME THAT I WAITED TO LONG TO BUY THE LENS. SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT IT A YEAR AGO WHEN I GOT THE CAMERA. THIS IS THE LENS EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE.

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Only thing the lens is very heavy.

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Close up of far away objects is a snap. Auto focus works well.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I bought this from Wolf Camera in Raleigh and they gave excellent service. The lense is much faster and marginally sharper than the aftermarket lense of the same max magnification with an F4 rating. The lense could be a little sharper at max magnification but is a great value. It takes very good pictures, is plenty fast and not too heavy. It is rated F4.5 but shoots more like an F4. I love it.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Good, sturdy lens. Focus is slow at times but provides sharp images.

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Delighted with the detail I get shooting wildlife and night shots!

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Just bought a Nikon D40 and had read a site that was very informative about the type of Nikon camera's. We have about 5 different types of camera's from point & shoot and others. I love this camera which I am going to be using at the Nascar races.

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mY WIFE WAS VERY SURPRISED AND SHE LOVED THE GIFT. sHE LOVES TAKING PICTURES OF OUR DAUGHTER DURING SPORTING EVENTS THIS WI WHAT SHE NEEDED

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Gift for my dad now I one for me

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Just had a grandbaby and using lense for to capture special moments. I love scrapbooking and this lens will add many more pictures to use.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I got this lens for my D80. This lens is excellent. It has a huge zoom to 300mm and I couldn't be happier with the way it looks. if my pictures don't turn out because I don't expose them correctly... I will look good doing it.

The manual focus override is excellent.

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The 70-300mm is quite an upgrade from the 200mm that I originally purchased with the D80. It's heavier weight is noticeable but by no means in a negative way. Pictures are crisp and clear with this zoom lens, enhanced by the AF feature. This is a high quality, yet affordable lens. Probably one of the last that you can obtain w/o a high price tag. I would definitely recommend this product.

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Typical great quality from Nikon

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The vibration reduction feature is excellent. Even though the lens was lighter than I thought it would be, VR was still a great advantage. Don't buy a long lens without this feature!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This lense with the for zooming and one more is all that is needed for oustanding shoots.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This lens surpassed my expectations...and at the 300mm distance, focusing was sharp with NO vibration!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

When I first received my lense, I immediately went out into my yard and shot everything in sight, yard animals, insects, birds, flowers...you name it...I was excited. Then later, I shot a Round-Up Rodeo and a Beach Wedding...I was impressed. I live on the Big Island of Hawaii...no matter where you live, I suggest all Nikon owners to have one of these. Considering it's size, I expected it to get heavy after a time but then you should use a monopod if you have one but if not, that's when the VR really comes into play. This definitely attracts attention and get the stares and comments. I can say I'm very pleased and happy with it.
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Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

First use of this lens was to shoot kids soccer, best action pics I have ever taken. Primary use is for shooting rock formations. Crystal clear pictures. Love this lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I use this product to take pictures of wildlife and objects I think are unusual. Recently I have been photographing flowers.

I took some pictures of Malards cleaning and have great action shots.

I have two Labradors and they are perfect subjects to learn with.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

The VR is great for shaky hands like mine

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This lens has a wide range of focal lengths (70-300mm) making shots of distant objects very easy. The zoom is very smooth and solid. Even setting the camera to "auto," the lens produce excellent images. The VR feature really does work, especially at maximum zoom. The lens is a little heavy, but I like the heft of it when shooting at 300mm. This lens is definitely worth the money.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Great lens I have used this lens for a month now and finding out just what all it can do. I would highly recommend this lens for many projects, use your imagination and see what it can create for you in your photo journeys.[@]

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I love taking pictures of wildlife and this lens lets me get closer than I've ever been,great zoom really good pictures always sharp and in focus.Wish it was a little lighter, but I would buy it again.

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So it was between the 70-300mm and the 80-200mm lenses for me to choose from. I was fortunate enough to be able to shoot with both lenses before purchasing and what sold me, aside from the huge price difference was the weight. I'm not sure what the difference actually is but the 70-300mm was much easier to handle. Sure, it's not as fast and doesn't work as well in low light situations but to me it was a smart purchase.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I have had my D50 for several years, and have loved it. However, I did feel the absence of an image stabilization feature for low light and action shots. Plus just taking a picture without a tripod was sure to build in blur. However, with this lens, this is no longer a problem. The Vibration reduction function works quite well. I can sit in a car moving on the freeway and take pictures of moving cars coming from the opposite direction, and they are sharp and clear. What with the very reasonable price, and the fantastic qualities of this lens, you cannot do better without spending at lease another $1000 for a lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I bought this lens to replace the "standard" zoom lens that Nikon sells in its' sports package. I used that one for 18 months, then moved up to this one based on recommendations from family and friends. Glad I did ... Photos are more clear and much sharper.

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I love to take photos of my grandkids playing soccer, football, etc. and of wildlife, e.g., bison and pronghorn in the South Dakota Black Hills. I have a Nikon D50 DSLR which I love, but the 55-200 mm lens doesn't reach quite far enough for those distant shots. This 70-300 mm has made it a lot easier to get great shots. The VR function works smoothly. I've gotten some in-your-face closeups I couldn't get before. It's a great value. The only downside I've had is it is a bit heavier than what I've been used to. A very minor inconvenience.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This lens is spectacular! The zoom range on it is something else. When you zoom in at 300 MM with infinity, you still have crystal clear images. The VR is amazing without a tripod. It makes it much easier to shoot in low light conditions without a tripod. The VR also does it's job minimizing camera shake. This lens is wonderful for shooting sports, it really lets you get in on the action from that far away distance. It may make your camera a bit bulky and heavier but that's nothing to complain for what it all has to offer. It really is an all around great lens. Great job Nikon!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

What a great product, the versatility and overall performance it's incredible for the price paid. Accuracy and well balance features are included on this package.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This lens (70-300mm) is all that it has an sharp focus, and it's easy to interchanges the lens.
I love using this lens

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This is a wonderful lens. I use it mostly for shooting wildlife where I cannot get as close as I would like...hoping to get the 500 mm soon.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I'm sold on the VR feature

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Great for wildlife photography,lets you get close without being dangerously close. I shoot lots of racecars at high speed so the vibration reduction is very helpful.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Easy-to-use lense for a novice photographer. The perfect lense for photographing my kids participating in their sporting events.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I used it for wildlife photography in Tanzania, and the pictures turned out great. People were amazed at how good they were. I didn't spend enough time in advance learning the settings, and I realized I had the VR off after several days. But most of those picture were really good anyway.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I am new to this and was looking to increase the quality and opportunities available to me. Upon recieving this product I have captured shots that couldn't of happened without it's easy and quality. Thanks

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I mostly use it to shot wildlife, rodeo, and basketball. For the most part it does just what I wanted. It make my spots pictures come out great. My rodeo pictures are fantastic, but my wildlife doesn't always like to cooperate. Lol.I wish they were a little closer. Thanks for making a reasonable priced lens.

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Bought this to take place of my Nikon 50-500 lens as well as 50-400 VR lens. Found it to take better action shots that both lenses at half the price of the others. It was easy to carry and focused and panned well when trying to keep up with high speed cars at the race track. Took great up close shots of the fans at the race.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This is such a great lens for the price. It is a little on the heavy side but nothing I didn't expect. It took great pics right out of the box with very little preparation. Just a little reading from the manual and I was all set. I have a D50 and now with this lens the possibilities are unlimited.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

this lense has been execellent i love the picture i take i have been using a nikon for as long as i can remember and i wont stop using nikon lenses product

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

A very nice lens, the weight and size are hard to deal with at first, ( carry a mono or tripod)
The photo taken below was the first day i had it
Just by chance I was out in my yard and seen this critter, so I ran to get my camera, put it in point to shoot mode and clicked a few off before she got away, Was about 6 to 7 feet away, and very bright sun light, Not to bad, D-70 camera.
any way it is now a 11x14 hanging on my wall. :)

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

How fortunate to observe a rare opportunity of Pileated Woodpeckers nesting in a dead oak tree 50' from my house. On autofocus mode it was difficult to capture a shot in some instances because one has to be quick. To be able to set up autofocus and switch to manual was great. Obviously I used a tripod and shutter release cable. From Atop my roof. Well, you be the judge.

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If you can't spring the money now, save up. I was a little leary of VR but now that its made me money It's my new best friend.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I didn't expect this lens to be as sharp as it is at 300mm. It has exceded my expectations to say the least. Well worth the money for sure.

Back yard photo hand held with VR on, f11 at 200, auto fucus on and set at 300mm.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I got this lens for my D40 and it does what it says it will! I was a little unpleased about how heavy and bulky it seemed to be but after I had it on for a while and found my new "balance" it's great! The focus does seem to be a little less sharp when zoomed to 300mm and infinity. Other than that the VR is awesome and has allowed me to handhold moon shots at 300MM!

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I use this lens every single day of my life. I am a full time student in florida, and i happen to catch the most interesting photos with this lens.
I use it with my Nikon D40X, and i have to say if you have a Nikon speed light, it worke great for indoor photography. A must for all, especially if you like crispy photos.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

When I am traveling light and have to choose just one, this is the lens I always take. Despite the low end of the focal length being far from wide-angle, this lens is great for intimate portraits or shooting candids from a distance, even indoors.

The image is soft at the extreme end of 300mm, but for the low cost and small size of the lens (comparably), the trade-off is well worth it. I achieve consistently sharp results with hand-held shots using the VR in almost all conditions. Initially I winced at the cost, but now fully believe the price a bargain!

If I could wish just one improvement it would be for the lens to be slightly faster, as I've found that light conditions get low a little to fast at dusk and I sometimes have to switch to another lens when I am on foot and without a tripod in order to use longer shutter speeds... but again, that adds cost and this lens is excellent for its price point (thus the 5 stars).

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This lens is very soft out past 200mm. Stop down between f/9 and f/11 for best results. The VR is outstanding, with "Auto" mode almost psychic. I've taken cleaner shots from a car doing 45mph than I sometimes have with a monopod in a mild breeze. Astounding.

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Of course this lens is not quite what you would expect from something like a $5000 Nikon 300mm f/2.8, but it's not supposed to be. It is small, light, and excellent at tracking moving subjects on my D200. In low light conditions, I use this lens over my 80-400mm VR costing 3 times as much because focus is tack sharp and AF-S gives high speed motion tracking abilities to the lens.

Given the price and the intent of this product, it hits the mark dead center.

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I just purchased this lens with high expectations and I wasn't disappointed. It focused quickly when tracking birds and other moving objects and the clarity was phenomenal. Its a little heavy but gives the feeling that its well constructed and durable.

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This is a great lens if you are getting started.
I would recommend getting somthing a little more powerful if you want to shoot birds and other wildlife.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Really love working with this lens, perfect for the D40 as an all around performer. A little heavy, just takes some getting used to.

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I have enjoyed using this lens since I got it this summer. I do a lot of wildlife/animals and nature photography, and I have gotten some of the best shots I have ever taken using this lens. Overall, very nice!

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I mostly use the product for portraits. Along with the aspect that it makes me alot of money, it is alot of fun to make nature and in particular animal images.

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Use this lens on D40. I am well pleases with the overall operation. The autofocus "hunts" at longer focal lengths but when it zero's in the focus is great. I bought a monopod to deal with camera shake since the outfit is a little heavy to hand hold

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I shoot with a D70s and after using that with the 18-70 I wanted the same silent wave autofocus system in a telephoto zoom. Between the silent wave and VR this fit my needs the best. The VR allows me to get shots that are consistently clear around 1/30th of a second at 300mm. This lens is good for hand holding in poor light and the VR allows for a smaller aperture to get more depth of field when shooting close up. Only problem I have is the slower autofocus in low light but, at f/5.6 at 300mm it's not too bad.

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I purchased this lens after reading reviews on line and have been very happy with the results. Using a D-80 and close up mode it took exceptional shots of butterflies. However, the relatively limited aperture at 300 mm made it difficult to stop action on a cloudy day. There was a depth-of-field tradeoff that made some photos a tad blurry at the edges. Overall, however, a great lens!

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BODIES USED: NIKONs - D100, D70, D50 (have em all, love em all)USES: Soccer, Football, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Baseball, Hunting & Fishing, Vacations, basically goes everywhere I go. Stays in the back seat all the time. You never know when you'll have a good opportunity.DAY TIME SHOOTING: Great and best for day time shooting. Really, really good with lot and lots of light. I take a lot of sports/action shots. It's nuts good for all of it. Really reaches out and grabs the distance. Great for everything from wildlife to sports/action shooting.NIGHT TIME SHOOTING: For Action/Sports shooting I hate it. I really, really do. By the time it finally focuses the action shot is gone. Focuses to slowly. BATTERY LIFE: Really uses a lot of battery and fast.OPINION: When we first got it, it took us 3 days to really get a handle on it. It seems to take a long, long time setting the picture focus for action/sports shooting which is 95% of my business. You have to set up on your objects longer and hold the button down longer. And make sure your battery is fresh every time. [...]

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

If you only get one additional lense for your DSLR this is it!!!

If you are shooting anything in the distance; sports, kids play/concert this is the must get zoom. With effective zoom to 400mm you MUST have the VR. Go to any store and try it with and without VR one, push halfway and watch your handshake evaporate.

My last big zoom was a film 300mm. All I could say was WOW when I looked at what I could get with this lens with VR and hand held.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Great tool for long shots and getting that just right distance with wildlife and animals. The sharp focus and soft depth of field add to the creative quality I seek in photographic imagery.

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2007 is my first year in photography and because of this lens "I'm loving it" I'll be starting my 2nd career in photography when I retire from the military next year!
I purchased this lens as a back up for my D80, while my 70-135 was being repaired and Mannnnn oh Mannnnnnn!!!!!! The Vibration Reduction is CRAZY!!! ((I love it))

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Great for bringing the action in close, VR puts it over the top. A definite must-have for sports.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I got it Sat. and was using it Monday. It's a little heavy to hang from your wris all day, but who wants to miss the next shot?
They say don't use a multiplier, but the only thing I found, was I had to turn off the auto focus.
Now all I have to do is find someone willing to by my old 70-33mm lens.

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Benefits of VRII were immediately apparent in high speed motor sports photography. I had some great shots first time out!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Good quality tele-zoom. If you need the reach and can't get a handle on the older 80-200, and the new 70-200 VR is out of the budget, this is a good choice. Since Nikon digitals are easy to put into auto ISO mode, the slower speed of this lens is less of an issue. I have been able to hand hold 1/30th at 300mm no Problem with the VR. Hot stuff this. Any long lens I buy from here on out will be VR. It handles well on my D200, but I would give a bit more consideration before hanging this on a smaller body. the again the VR mode will likely eliminate any issues there. While still a bit soft at the long end of the zoom range, this is a much improved lens over the older 70-300's.

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Use it all the time as my main lens. Getting into the "SEMI-professional" area and find it perfect for all types of wildlife photography

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I was looking at this lens, and reading the reviews for a couple months. I finally purchased one, and I am glad I did. It does everything Nikon claims it does and more. I shoot a lot of action sports photos, you can stand on the sidelines, and get great shots from anywhere on the field. A bargain at the price in my opinion!!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I love this lens! I bought the Nikon D80 kit, with the 18-135 Nikkor, and added this lens at the time of purchase. I've been in and out, and back "into" photography over the last 30 years. This is the best set up I've used!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Up graded to this lens - Takes a little getting used to - Have to watch lens hood creeping into corners - Over all very good hand held lens for what I have used it for - So far it has worked well with a variety of settings.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Fantastic lens. A little on the pricy side, however an incredible difference in quality from a Quantaray or even the base nikon 75-300. The colors are richer and the focus is sharper. With the VR technology, you can still have a smoke and a drink and still take a steady shot :)

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This is a true upgrade to the 70-300G or ED. The 9 bladed aperture softens the background while the main subject is sharp as a tack. I keep this on my camera most of the time.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

For the price, you cannot beat this lens. It is
well constructed, substantial, but not overly
heavy. The lens is super sharp from 70-200 and
very sharp from 200-300mm. It does have a little
tendancy to hunt on my d80. However there are 9
modes of Autofocus to play with on the d80 plus
the settings directly on the lens. It does not
hunt all the time. The issue is that it will
focus on the closest object in the center of
the shot ie. a branch instead of a squirrel.
You add in the distance and it's very hard to
manually see the correct focus visually, then
if your in the wrong mode, when you click the
shot, the d80 focuses on what it wanted to at
first anyway.

These issues are pure technique and my lack of
experience, I would not blame the lens.

One really minor issue is that 70mm is a very
long place to start off for a "walking around"
lens. I would get the 18-200vr if I did not
mind the DX and wanted a good walking around
lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Great addition to the kit thee 300mm brings in animals from a distance, and makes shos more interesting.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

My wife bought me this as a gift, I couldn't have asked for a better surprise! I own the d50 and it came with an 18-55mm lens, so I wasn't able to do many upclose shots, but with this lens I am able to get up close & personal everywhere! The VR is a GREAT plus! I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone! Novice or Expert photographer!

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Price was great for the quality.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

i can't believe how good this lens is. i'd recommend it to everyone from the hobbyist to the pro.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

Though a bit spendy, this lens is a great complement to the 18-70mm Nikkor lens that came packaged with my Nikon D-70 and easily outclasses the 70-300mm Sigma lens I originally used with my Nikon N-65. With the VR I've stopped having to lug a tripod around and I'm very happy with the crisp images and good depth of focus even in poor lighting.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This is a lens superb for wildlife photography, great for sports, maintains a sharp focus even when panning. True colors,neutral bokeh, no lateral chromatic aberration, no noticeble darkened corners.
It's well worth the price - a great quality lens.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

I'm a very novice photographer (just bought the D40 kit end of December). I've wanted a DSLR with a telephoto lens to take pictures of the kids during their activities as well as pics of our hometown pro teams. I previously owned the cheaper 18-200mm Nikon lens but I found that I was discarding more pictures than I keep. Now, with this lens, I keep a good 85% - 90% of the photos I take. If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive lens for capturing your kids soccer games this is the lens. The VR is awesome.

Comments about Nikon Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Lens:

This is a GREAT lens. The VR works wonderfully - but the lens is sharp even without VR engaged. The VR is a bit noisy when you aren't used to having it other lenses, but you get used to it. This lens is a little large, but that's expected since it is a 300mm. I was very impressed how slow a shutter speed I could use with natural light and VR engaged. Great lens!