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

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AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Lens retracted.
MakerNikon
Lens mount(s)F-mount
Technical data
Focal length55 - 300 mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)77.5 - 450 mm
Crop factor1.5
Aperture (max/min)f/4.5 - 22 (wide)
f/5.6 - 29 (tele)
Close focus distance1.4 m/4.6 ft.
Max. magnification1/5.5
Diaphragm blades9 (rounded)
Construction17 elements in 11 groups
Features
Short back focusNo No
Ultrasonic motorYes Yes
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Macro capableNo No
Unique features2 Extra-low Dispersion glass elements
Super Integrated Coating
High Refractive Index lens element
ApplicationStandard (DX relative)
Telephoto superzoom (DX relative)
Physical
Min. length123 mm/4.8 in.
Diameter76.5 mm/3.0 in.
Weight550 g/18.7 oz.
Filter diameter58 mm screw-on
Accessories
Lens hoodHB-57 (snap-on) (supplied with lens)
CaseCL-1020 (supplied with lens)
Angle of view
Diagonal28˚50' - 5˚20'
History
IntroductionSeptember 2, 2010[1]
Retail info
MSRP$399[2] USD

The 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S lens is a telephoto superzoom lens manufactured by Nikon for its line of DX DSLR cameras.

As with other DX format lenses, the smaller image circle makes it compatible only with APS-C-sized image sensors. If used on a 35mm film SLR, vignetting will occur; however, it can be used on an FX camera because it will automatically enter "DX Crop Mode", which will eliminate vignetting, but also reduce the image area of an FX sensor to a DX sensor.

The lens was designed to be a significant upgrade to the 55-200mm VR, released in 2007, by adding 100mm of focal length and using VR II (vibration reduction). The lens was also designed to be a companion to the 18-55mm VR lens and is also Nikon's most affordable lens with a maximum 300mm focal length.[3]

Features

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The lens is equipped with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) to operate the autofocus drive quickly and quietly (which denotes the "AF-S" on the lens body).

The lens uses Nikon's second-generation Vibration Reduction (VR II) technology for image stabilization (which denotes the "VR" on the lens body).

It also has two lens elements made of Nikon's Extra-Low Dispersion Glass (ED) (which denotes the "ED" on the lens body) to remove any chromatic aberrations that occur.

All of the optical elements are coated in Nikon's multiple layer Super Integrated Coating (SIC) for scratch, smudge, and dirt resistance.

Nikon designed it with a High Refractive Index (HRI) lens element to reduce its size and maintain optimal contrast across its entire zoom range.

Specifications

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Maximum reproduction ratio 0.28x
Rangefinder Yes (shown in camera viewfinder and display only)
Lens type G
Formats DX
FX in "DX Crop Mode"
Focus Automatic
Manual
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Lens at full zoom.

References

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  1. ^ [1] DPReview.com. Retrieved 2016-5-21.
  2. ^ [2] NikonUSA.com. Retrieved 2016-5-22.
  3. ^ [3], Photographylife.com. Retrieved 2016-5-22.