Lenses Camera Reviews: Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom Nikkor Lens (Worldwide), in Black

Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom Nikkor Lens (Worldwide), in Black

This genuine Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Zoom Nikkor Lens (Worldwide), in black, is brand new and factory packaged. It is a Nikon 70-300 telephoto zoom lens, G-Series (Not ED Series). The lens packaging includes the original Nikon HB-26 Lens Hood (a $16.00 value), a front and a rear lens cap, at no additional cost. The lens accepts standard 62mm sized filters, and carries a 3 Year Warranty via RepairTech, Iselin, NJ and/or Ace Photo Digital (not via Nikon Inc.)

Product Details

Brand: Nikon

Model: AF70-300G

Features

Compact and lightweight, this 4.3x autofocus zoom lens is ideal for candid shots, portraits, travel and sports photography.

Genuine Nikon product for outstanding picture quality.

Nikon HB-26 Hood (#4696, $16 value) included at no additional cost.

This Nikon G designated lens (not ED series) accepts 62mm filters.

3-Year Warranty via RepairTech, Iselin, NJ and/or Ace Photo Digital.

Customer Reviews

Very nice zoom lens, not for low light or dark indoor though
First, I'm giving this 70-300mm lens a 5 stars rating partly because the price is inexpensive (which is good in my opinion). Usually you get what you paid for, however in this case you get much more than what you paid for.

If your primary objective is to take pictures in low light situation such as wedding and concert, then get the 80-200mm f/2.8 or the 70-200mm VR f/2.8 instead.

Get this lens by any means unless you already have those alternative and more expensive zoom lenses that I mentioned above.

Pros:
1. Inexpensive
2. You can get up close and personal (300mm which is equivalent to 450mm if you attach it to a DSLR)
3. Very sharp and fast in bright light situation (outdoor etc), though it gets a bit softer as you get closer to the 300mm
4. Very light
5. Bokeh is suprisingly good
6. Great for portrait

Cons:
1. Plasticy build and looks cheap (but I don't think you should care on this)
2. Very bad on low light situation especially if the object is moving/sports photography, but still works fine for long exposure with tripod like photographing fireworks or night light building/city/car lights.
3. Focus seems to be slower on low light situation (focus hunting a bit more)

Bottom line: this lens loves a lot of light.

If you give this lens a lot of light, it will take good care of you.

Last but not least, after you get this lens, go and buy the nikon 50mm f/1.8 AF-D prime lens for $100 or less (equivalent of 75mm if used with DSLR which is very good for portrait and semi-zoom). This is a very fast lens and works extremly well in low light situation even without using flash. This lens will complement your 70-300mm lens very very well.

Happy photographing!

Sidarta Tanu