Nikon 70-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G AF-S ED-IF VR (HD)

This video is a brief hands-on review on Nikon's ideal lens to be used as a paperweight: Nikon 70-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6G AF-S ED-IF VR. Enjoy.

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[lizzien14]

Can you use this lens on Nikon D3100

[Lilkiwiguy87]

Ohh... Uhm... Uhh... We don't know... How about watching the video again?

[Moemay9]

I would like to hear from someone who have used both the 18-200mm vr and the 70-300mm vr. Does the 70mm-300mm vr have better image quailty than the 18-200mmvr, around the 70-200mm range?? thanks

[Lilkiwiguy87]

Only one good news from each lens.

70-300mm VR does a microscopic better job at 200mm than 18-200mm VR.

18-200mm VR does a microscopic better job at 70mm than 70-300mm VR.

They have the same crappy results between 85mm and 180mm.

[Moemay9]

@Lilkiwiguy87 how about this for a curveball, getting the fuji HS20 for the same price as the 70-300mm vr lens, it weight about the same, about the same image quailty (may be even better than the 70-300mm vr) keep it as a back up and is also good for macro, and there is no need to change lens. The only thing I hate is the dinky little veiw finder.

[Lilkiwiguy87]

You only need one camera. Having a lens is a better investment than a point & shoot camera that will be worthless in a couple of years. You'll still get money back after selling the lens but maybe 5 bucks for the Fuji. However, the question remains up to you to decide.

[HRDINA1]

Thanks for the review!

[superkiwizorro]

@MrPacMe lol yessir, EPIC FAIL!!

[MrPacMe]

EPIC FAIL?? :(

[superkiwizorro]

@fttp21 nikon 20-35mm 2.8D, 35-70mm 2.8D, and 80-200mm 2.8D are all commercial grade lenses going for under a grand each. they easily outperform those lenses you listed.

[Wes2299]

@Moemay9 Well, duh. These lenses are really ever used in daytime or with adequate lighting. It's possible to use these in average lighting but have fun shooting at high ISO.

[Moemay9]

I thinks this is still better than the 55-200 and the 55-300, the 2.8s are too expensive and heavy for me to carry. I may just get one and use it for day time and keep it at f8 most of the time.

[Lilkiwiguy87]

For around the same price, take a look at 80-200mm ƒ/2.8D AF ED (not AF-S one).

[fcpoker]

Crap i wam/am going to buy this lens. i found all 2.8 being 200 $ more, if this gets 2/10 8,8 wtf am i supposed to do? i am amateur, is this such a bad lens?

[Lilkiwiguy87]

Unfortunately, there's no lens to cover the gap between these two. With an exception for really old 75-300mm ƒ/4.5-5.6 AF, where the image quality is nowhere close to these two. Used 80-200mm ƒ/2.8D AF ED's are selling for almost the same price of a new 70-300mm VR. The 80-200mm has much better image quality.

[aki822]

i was thinking of getting this one for my D90, but now im kinda hesitant, a friend of mine has the 80-200/2.8 and its amazing, but god its heavy, so what would be a good lens between the 70-300 and the 80-200 ?? a reply would be greatly appreciated.. much thanks

[Lilkiwiguy87]

Uh, yeah, we suggested that lens alternative in this video.

[bratvlad]

My cheaper alternative is the Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 ED Nikkor Lens. I believe its better alternative than the AF...G version.

[Lilkiwiguy87]

Well, 55-200mm VR and 70-300mm VR both got 2 / 10 rating.

...must be quite difficult to decide, heh.

[rres2]

Get the 70-300 i recomend it over the 55-200 i own one and im about to get this one

[rres2]

@azngamefreak46 dont get the 55-200 get this one if you have the cash and also dont take my word but it is just my 2 cents

[pinoykillah18]

@azngamefreak46 this is better! unless u buy the 70-200mm VR f2.8 thats the best

[13965082]

@azngamefreak46

depends if u run DX of FX i guess.

55-200 is DX lens and would somewhat be a waste if u use it on an FX.

but its completely up to u.

[Lilkiwiguy87]

We have no idea. The decision is up to you.

[azngamefreak46]

@Lilkiwiguy87 I mean 55-200? sorry typo so which one? i need help.