AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

[smallaperture]

one bad point about this lens is the lack of tripod collar.
with my d200 on tripod, it tends to creep down due to 'uneven' weight distribution?
a pity.

nvrtheless, i find this a good lens for travelling.

For 95% of shots, with VR, tripod can stay at home to collect dust liao. Unless you're a nitesnapper.

 

[yipdanny]

Sound quite reasonable! Definitely my next lens! Thanks!

I got it from Lords at $890 (incl GST)

 

[jnet6]

one bad point about this lens is the lack of tripod collar.
with my d200 on tripod, it tends to creep down due to 'uneven' weight distribution?
a pity.

nvrtheless, i find this a good lens for travelling.

My guess the same too and many thanks for your test shots.
So the AF-s 70-300 VR has live to it's name... with the picture quality that you have shown.

The lens creep issue is quite common for "long" zoom...

 

[smallaperture]

My guess the same too and many thanks for your test shots.
So the AF-s 70-300 VR has live to it's name... with the picture quality that you have shown.

The lens creep issue is quite common for "long" zoom...

Unless you're using a gigantic ball head or other HD head. Inevitable due to the high torque.

 

[iJeff]

Below are some 300mm shots taken at noon:

1/160s f/5.6 ISO100 300mm
(Custom image optimization in D80, no PP)

1/80s f/5.6 ISO100 300mm
(Normal image optimization in D80, no PP)

1/250s f/10.0 ISO180 300mm
(Landscape mode in D80, no PP)

 

[vapress]

Just got the last piece from Lords! Gonna enjoy this lens. Happy shooting everyone!!

 

[westwest1]

I got it from Lords at $890 (incl GST)

wow...its almost 3 times cheaper than the shorter brother...:sweat:

 

[westwest1]

Below are some 300mm shots taken at noon:

(Landscape mode in D80, no PP)

veri nice...:thumbsup:

 

[iJeff]

Thanks bro. I am lusting for the 70-200VR to complement my 17-55. However, I don't usually shoot in the telephoto range and thought the 70-300VR will be a better option for me. It is easier to carry for travels too.

 

[poker]

anyone have pic for the new 70-300vr len?

 

[iJeff]

anyone have pic for the new 70-300vr len?

Click here

 

[sp0iltbr4t]

OH YEAH,

where else still have stock available??

 

[jeanie]

OH YEAH,

where else still have stock available??

dont rush.i;m quite sure sooner or later, there will be some for sale in bazaar.

 

[scenar]

looks like a promising lens....@ a good price too, seems cheaper than its canon counterpart, the 70-300 IS as well.

 

[iJeff]

Took a quick handheld night shot at Bugis Junction just now to test the VR:

1/8s f/5.6 ISO400 70mm VR on
(Custom image optimization in D80)

I have uploaded some of the original size photos taken by the 70-300VR here. After clicking the photo, click the magnifying glass icon at the top right corner to zoom-in. As the file size is pretty big, please wait for awhile for the photo to load.

 

[Ng L.T.]

This lens is as sharp if not sharper than the 18-200VR!!It is going to be as popular as the 18-200, as it is reasonably priced.It will be selling like hot-dogs in the next shipment!!!!

 

[EdOkH]

Hi guys,
Just wondering, if I compare the tele end of the 70-300 VR with a 300mm f4 prime, which would give me a sharper picture?
I believe at tele end of 70-300, the aperture would be "forced" to f5.6, ya?

thanks for your input...

pls dun flame me if u feel i'm asking the obvious.

Merry Christmas...

 

[zac08]

Hi guys,
Just wondering, if I compare the tele end of the 70-300 VR with a 300mm f4 prime, which would give me a sharper picture?
I believe at tele end of 70-300, the aperture would be "forced" to f5.6, ya?

thanks for your input...

pls dun flame me if u feel i'm asking the obvious.

Merry Christmas...

Of course the prime....

Just check out the price difference.

 

[EdOkH]

Of course the prime....

Just check out the price difference.

price difference is at least double ya?? have seen some shots taken by the prime. tink it's good.

oki, dun ot too much...

 

[smallaperture]

Hi guys,
Just wondering, if I compare the tele end of the 70-300 VR with a 300mm f4 prime, which would give me a sharper picture?
I believe at tele end of 70-300, the aperture would be "forced" to f5.6, ya?

thanks for your input...

pls dun flame me if u feel i'm asking the obvious.

Merry Christmas...

Dunno why so many so concerned with sharpness. In most cases, if you don't print bigger than 8R or need to crop alot, sharpness is never a problem. There are many other attributes that are important if not more important like
Weight
Size [length & diameter] n filter size
Price
Versatility
VR or no VR
Front end rotates or not
Can use teleconverter or not
etc