Despite having a wide zoom range, Nikon’s 55-300mm zoom failed to deliver anything special of significance. As such, and given its DX-only sensor coverage, potential buyers may prefer to choose Nikon’s AF-S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR telephoto zoom, it delivers a more refined performance and better...

Is the Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Lens right for you? Learn all you need to know in The-Digital-Picture.com's review!

Click on the thumbnails for a high resolution image Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at Nikon's latest telephoto offering for DX format cameras. Until the introduction of this lens, Nikon camera users requiring a lens that covers focal lengths up to 300mm to complement their existing kit lens had a...

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  Decent optical performer, Good build quality for a consumer lens, Light weight

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  Lens extends and focus ring rotates during AF, Delay before VR system kicks in properly

Nikon's longest zoom for cameras with APS-C-size sensors (DX format), this 5.5X 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G VR ($360, street) scales up to the full-frame equivalent of 82.5–450mm. It offers two elements of ED glass, a high-refractive-index glass element (a DX first), Vibration Reduction II, the quiet SWM...

This lens really lets you reach out and find distant objects. I was initially going to purchase my D3300 with the 18-55 & 55-200 kit lenses, but decided to get the body with only the 18-55, and spend a few extra dollars for this lens. I could not be happier with my purchase.

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  Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Rugged

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  Heavy

Limited use as bought for a gift for my wife, a little slower than my 70-300 VR but picture quality fine and just as good on D300 and D7100. Just a little slower to focus Updated 3rd Feb.

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  Good quality with low weight and low cost

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  Nothing

I probably wouldn't have purchased this at retail cost, but over half off wasn't something I could turn down to add to my glass collection. Was this review helpful? |

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  Is pretty much every thing I wanted for the price that I paid for it.

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  None.

basically it is a beginner lens<br />it works for me for what I do <br />best to use in day light (sunny)<br />if you are a beginner and do photo just for fun <br />I recommend D3300 and 55-300mm lens<br />remember shoot RAW you save all data

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  Easily Interchangeable, Strong Construction

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  Poor in Low Light

My main goal in having this lens was to photograph hawks and falcons in our neighborhood. My longest reach before this lens was 200mm and I knew the extra 100mm would give me more shot options. What's great about the lens is the sharpness and color. Both exceeded my expectations.

The lens was a gift for my daughter who was absolutely delighted. She hasn&#39;t been able to give it a thorough outdoor test due to recent bad weather. She has taken excellent short range pictures and has no complaints. It will take more time for a complete outdoor evaluation.

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  Very easy to use.

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I bought this lens to go with my D5200, I already had the 18-55mm but needed close-ups so after reading many reviews on this particular lens I decided to purchase it. I am not a photographer but I do take a lot of pictures for my job. It's a good lens and it serves the purpose I need it for.

I love using this lens when photographing outdoors, which I do predominantly. It brings the distance to me and allows me to capture details not otherwise evident.

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  Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Rugged, Strong Construction

I love this lens. I've been searching for a good zoom lens and found this one for the right price. Moon. Mountains. Family. It does it all. Love it.

They say if something is too good to be true it probably is. In this case I am still trying to discover what the catch is. I am way more than satisfied.