Is Nikon 55-300 lens is good?
The Nikon 55-300mm VR DX is a perfectly competent, light-weight, wide-range telephoto for DX cameras. It’s better than the smaller and lighter 55-200mm VR, with which this 55-300mm VR has much in common. The 70-300mm VR is a much bigger, better and not that much more expensive FX lens….
| Maximum | Minimum | |
|---|---|---|
| 300mm | f/5.6 | f/29 |
What is a 55-300 lens used for?
It is an ideal lens to be used for family events and vacations to capture distant subjects, and the use of Vibration Reduction (VR) technology makes it easier to get sharp photographs at slower shutter speeds, especially when shooting at 300mm.
What size filter for Nikon 55 300mm lens?
58mm
AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Primary Specifications
| Focal length | 55-300mm |
|---|---|
| Minimum focus distance | 1.4 m (throughout the entire zoom range) |
| Maximum reproduction ratio | 0.28x |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded) |
| Filter attachment size | 58mm |
What is the difference between 55-300 and 70-300 lens?
Image quality is the same with both and the 70-300 VR focuses faster. The 55-300 VR is significantly smaller and lighter.
Is Nikon 300 PF weather sealed?
Nikon are haphazard with listing lenses as weather sealed. It’s listed here and in most reviews as weather sealed I have used it in the rain and would have no more issues with it than any other Nikkor doing it again. Re: 300mm f4 PF.
How can you tell if a lens is weather sealed?
Lenses are usually weather sealed through a series of rubber gaskets that protect the most vulnerable points of the assembly. These lenses often include a rubber ring gasket on the rear of the lens where it joins to the camera mount. Keep in mind that weather sealed lenses need a weather sealed camera to be relevant.
When did the Nikon 55-300mm VR lens come out?
This is an in-depth review of the Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR lens that was released in August of 2010 together with three other lenses – Nikon 85mm f/1.4G, Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and Nikon 24-120mm f/4.0 VR. The Nikon 55-300mm VR lens is a major update to the existing Nikon 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED VR lens that was released in 2007.
What is the HRI of the Nikkor 55-300mm?
The compact AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, with its High Refractive Index (HRI) lens element and 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements, lets you easily capture far off images, bringing all the action up close.
How long is the warranty on a Nikon camera?
All new Nikon cameras, lenses, flashes and accessories purchased from a Nikon Authorized Dealer include a one-year limited warranty.
Which is the cheapest Nikon 300mm lens?
Nikon 55-300mm is currently the cheapest way to get to true 300mm focal length in Nikon’s current line of lenses, with a little more shorter range to work with than the Nikon 70-300mm VR lens.