Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
A 70-300mm telephoto reach on a full-frame F-mount lens weighing just 680g provides a highly portable option for distant subjects. The 9-blade diaphragm and Super Integrated Coating help deliver smooth background blur and controlled flare at a budget-friendly price point, especially in this refurbished condition. This lens is best for Nikon DSLR owners with a D7000-series body or higher who need an affordable, lightweight zoom for outdoor travel and landscape photography.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong reach (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong affordability (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)
- Below average aperture (17th percentile)
- Below average af (21st percentile)
- Below average optical (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 0 |
| Coating | Super Integrated Lens Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Manual Focus Only |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1500 |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G | Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z | Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE | Sony G Master FE 50-150mm f/2 GM | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | Tamron Di III 70-180mm f/2.8 VC VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 24-105mm | 35mm | 50-150mm | 17-40mm | 70-180mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4-5.6 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 | f/2 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Canon RF | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format Coverage | full-frame | full-frame | full-frame | full-frame | APS-C | full-frame |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 640 | 1315 | 910 | 1340 | 535 | 855 |
| AF Type | Manual Focus Only | Nano USM | VCM | XD linear motors | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) | VXD |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Reach | Video | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Wide Angle | Portability | Versatility | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon AF FX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G | 20.9 | 68.2 | 30.7 | 65.7 | 87.5 | 28.6 | 25.2 | 16.9 | 8.3 | 29.2 | 36.1 | 91.2 | 63.4 | 84.3 | 88.9 |
| Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z Compare | 89.9 | 78.7 | 95.1 | 69.5 | 73.9 | 88 | 97.9 | 43.9 | 82 | 74.5 | 11.1 | 91.9 | 88.1 | 8.1 | 96 |
| Viltrox LAB AF 35mm f/1.2 LAB FE Compare | 95.4 | 69 | 90.6 | 45.3 | 29.5 | 72.2 | 92.6 | 96.1 | 82 | 53.2 | 20.5 | 33 | 88.1 | 33.4 | 36.2 |
| Sony G Master FE 50-150mm f/2 GM Compare | 95.4 | 95.9 | 98.8 | 52 | 80.3 | 88 | 95.6 | 64.2 | 66.4 | 39.9 | 10.8 | 82.3 | 92.6 | 7.4 | 36.2 |
| Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Compare | 95.4 | 53.1 | 95.1 | 54.2 | 53.1 | 88 | 97.3 | 74.9 | 98.8 | 68.6 | 47.1 | 75.4 | 92.6 | 33.6 | 36.2 |
| Tamron Di III 70-180mm f/2.8 VC VXD G2 Compare | 95.4 | 86.5 | 77.3 | 75.8 | 81.1 | 84.1 | 96.5 | 43.9 | 66.4 | 29.2 | 21.8 | 77.5 | 92.6 | 27.8 | 97.3 |
Usage Scores
- Macro28.1
- Overall25.5
- Budget61.4
- Street19.2
- Travel42.4
- Portrait36.5
- Landscape20.6
- Professional20.9
- Video Cinema29.3
- Wildlife Sports45.7
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