Used Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 G Lens

  • 70-300mm
  • Telephoto
  • Nikon F Mount
Sale price£69.00

£69 The only one we have

Only 1 left

Condition report

Checked in Harrogate
Condition Good

Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.

Our notes: Good cosmetic condition. Zoom and focus smooth, Clean and free from fungus/haze

How we grade
Like new
Little or no sign of use. Optics and sensor clean.
Excellent
Light signs of careful use, only visible up close. Optics and sensor clean.
Very good
Some light marks or wear from normal use. Nothing that affects how it works or its pictures.
Good
Clearly used, with visible wear. Works properly and takes good pictures.
Fair
Heavy signs of use, or a flaw described in our notes. Fully working, priced to match.

Every item graded Fair or above is fully working and tested in our Harrogate shop. Any haze, fungus or marks on the glass are always written in the notes, and cap the grade at Fair.

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Testing
Fully tested
Warranty
6 months
In the box
Front, rear caps.
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The details

At a glance: 70-300mm FX tele-zoom - entry-level screw-drive AF, no ED glass, no VR.

About this lens

The Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6G is an entry-level screw-drive telephoto zoom for full-frame Nikon DSLRs. A simple, light, affordable option for occasional telephoto work - no ED glass, no VR, and uses Nikon's earlier screw-drive AF which requires a body with built-in autofocus motor.

Build & handling

Autofocus Screw-drive AF (requires body with AF motor)
Image stabilisation No
Minimum focus distance 1.5m
Filter thread 62mm
Weight 425g
Construction 7 elements in 5 groups, plastic mount

Works with

  • Nikon F-mount full-frame DSLRs with built-in AF motor (D750, D780, D810, D850 and older pro bodies)
  • Nikon F-mount APS-C DSLRs with AF motor (D500, D7x00 series - acts as ~105-450mm equivalent)
  • Nikon Z mirrorless via FTZ/FTZ II adapter - manual focus only (adapter does not drive screw-AF)
  • Not autofocusing on entry-level Nikons (D3xxx / D5xxx) - no in-body AF motor

Best for

The cheapest of Nikon's 70-300mm zooms - useful reach for occasional sports, wildlife or events, but with real compromises versus the ED or VR variants. No stabilisation, so a faster shutter speed or tripod is essential at 300mm.

Frequently asked questions

Will it autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs (D3xxx / D5xxx)?

No. This is a screw-drive AF lens and entry-level Nikon DSLRs don't have a built-in autofocus motor, so you'd be stuck with manual focus. For AF on those bodies you'd need an AF-S, AF-P or AF-I lens.

Does this lens have image stabilisation?

No. The G (non-ED, non-VR) 70-300mm predates Nikon's stabilised telezoom consumer lineup. Stabilised alternatives include the AF-S 70-300mm VR and the AF-P 70-300mm VR.

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