Used Nikon AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent overall condition. Zoom/focus rings have a couple of scuffs/marks present but lens is in good condition otherwise. Focus/zoom are smooth, no optical defects apparent |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Front/Rear Lens Caps & Hood |
At a glance: 55-300mm DX super-telephoto zoom (82-450mm equivalent) with VR - long reach, light, AF-S silent autofocus.
About this lens
The Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is a longer-reach DX tele-zoom, extending beyond the 200mm consumer range with Nikon's VR stabilisation and ED glass for chromatic aberration control. Released in 2010 as a more affordable long-tele alternative to the 70-300mm VR.
Build & handling
| Autofocus | AF-S silent wave motor |
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| Image stabilisation | Yes - VR, up to 4 stops |
| Minimum focus distance | 1.40m |
| Filter thread | 58mm |
| Weight | 530g |
| Construction | ED glass, HRI (High Refractive Index) element, plastic mount |
Works with
- Nikon F-mount DX (APS-C) DSLRs - all bodies including entry-level
- Not designed for Nikon full-frame (FX) DSLRs
Best for
A consumer super-telephoto DX zoom - genuinely useful 450mm-equivalent reach at the long end for wildlife, sports and distant subjects. Stabilised, with silent autofocus, and well-matched to Nikon DX DSLRs looking for affordable tele reach.
Frequently asked questions
Will it autofocus on entry-level Nikon DSLRs (D3xxx / D5xxx)?
Yes. The built-in AF-S silent-wave motor handles autofocus in-lens, so this works on every Nikon F-mount DSLR including entry-level bodies.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
Yes - VR, up to 4 stops.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 55-300mm |
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| Lens Type | Telephoto, Zoom |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Lens Mount | Nikon F Mount, Nikon FX Mount |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Nikon |