Nikkor AFS 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR

[Gojira]

I noticed that a few members here have this lens.

Anyone care to comment on how it performs compared to the old AFD 80-200mm f/2.8 IF-ED?

[ShaolinTiger]

It's a great lens, I love it. Light weight, sharp and the VR is fantastic, will post some review and sample pics soon.

Of course it doesn't have constant f/2.8 aperture, so can be a problem when shooting sport or low light moving objects.

But for portraiture with telephoto compression, the bokeh is lovely at f/4.5 already and the patters and very pleasing, the f/2.8 would be marginally sharper too.

For birds, animals and general shootings it's a really good lens for the weight and price (less than RM2k).

[Gojira]

I thought that it'd make a good alternative to the heavy f/2.8 lenses....

Short of a AFS 70-200mm f/2.8 VR, this seems to be the one to go for!

[DPcanon]

Would love to see the pix & try out this lens. Any TT coming?

[ShaolinTiger]

DP will arrange one soon, I can bring this one along.

Will compile a review soon, just trying to collect a variety of shots first as I haven't had the lens that long.

So far have some portrait, motorsports and birds.

[NikonF2]

Gojira I got one 75-150mm f3.5 for sale, small and sharp, and with very good bokeh like 70-200vr.. RM 350.00,..

[Gojira]

Err...I already have a 80-200mm f/2.8...

[NikonF2]

i thought you sold off already... sorry..

[siew]

Try this:

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/nikkor_80200_28/index.htm

http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/lenses/nikkor_70300_4556vr/index.htm

looks very good at 70 and 200 mm comparable to the 80-200 at f5.6 in terms of sharpness but no 2.8 though, that's two stops btw. What do intend to use it for?

[NikonF2]

My 75-150 and sample pic..Taken with R50mmF2@f2...

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[NikonF2]

sample image Taken with F3.5..----Sorry tumpang saja, got friend want to see my lens..

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[ShaolinTiger]

Not sure how that's relevant here bro...we are discussing 70-300mm VR lens.

[Gojira]

I think this 75-150 is an E-series lens....manual focus....err....light years behind the 70-300 VR which we're supposed to be discussing.

SK...I just thought it'd be interesting to discuss the 70-300 VR as an option to similar but heavier 70-200 f/.28 zooms. They can be a real pain to lug around and that causes them to be left behind quite often....You'll end up not getting your money's worth!

[NikonF2]

Nikon also used to have 75-300 af with tripod mount, and all metal very solid design. I used to have one. also nice lens

[mon-fro]

I only carry the essential lens with me. If its too heavy or too bulky,I like to question myself why did I purchase it in the first place. wanna mentioned that the f2.8 is nevertheless top class. 70-300mm VR, helps to get the additional reach at 300mm (1.5X300mm on digital cameras.)

[chuah406]

anyone knows what's the going price now?

[ShaolinTiger]

Yeah 70-300mm VR is nice and light and compact compared to 70-200 f/2.8 with 1.4x TC!

Going price now is around RM1900.

[GuBee]

thinking to get this 70 ~ 300 as well but too bad, not working with TC and yet 300mm too short for bird.;)

[mon-fro]

can take picture of ostrich, chickens, ducks and pigeons. :)

[GuBee]

:big_smile:

[goldwings07]

Gojira I got one 75-150mm f3.5 for sale, small and sharp, and with very good bokeh like 70-200vr.. RM 350.00,..

nikonF2,
Can you pls email the picture of the lens to me? Thx
goldwings07

[myusof64]

Just for sharing...:D

[dSLR]

It is light, built better that 55-200VR, good zoom range and image good for quite a budget lens.

:) I'll go for it.

[madnoh]

Can teleconverters be used on the 70-300VR?

[eAgleyes]

Yes, I use the Tamron SP AF Teleconverter 300F-FNs 2X. Works well in manual focus mode but not in AF more unless very bright sunny day. Coz all the F-Stop is double.

[calvin_gsc]

How much is this lens in the market now?

[apocalypse]

How much is this lens in the market now?
Should be around RM1.9 or RM1.8... Desmond have one 2nd hand still i think.

[sampoerna]

Visited YLCamera yesterday, they have both new and used unit.