Nikon 55-300mm AF-S f/4.5-5.6G DX Nikkor ED VR Telephoto Zoom Lens

Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G DX Nikkor ED VR Telephoto Zoom Lens Features

Compact 5.5X DX-format telephoto zoom lens with High Refractive Index lens element. ED glass and VR II image stabilization is Ideal for capturing distant subjects at athletic events, family pictures, dramatic sunsets, travel and more.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Minimum focus distance to 4.6 feet at all focal lengths

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

• Lens Focal Length: 55-300mm
• Lens Minimum Aperture: f/22 (at 55mm), f/29 (at 300mm)
• Lens Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-5.6
• Lens Construction: 17 elements in 11 groups
• Picture Angle: 28°50ft.-5°20ft.
• Closest Focusing Distance: 1.4 m/4.6 ft. (throughout the entire zoom range.)
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 0.28x
• Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9 (rounded)
• Focusing: Autofocus with Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and manual focus
• Filter/attachment Size: Nikon NC Filter /58 mm (Screw-on type)
• Dimensions (Diameter x Length): (Approx.) 3.0 x 4.8 in. / 76.5 x 123 mm
• Weight: (Approx.) 18.7 oz. / 580 g