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Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G Review | 54 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Lens mount:Nikon FMaximum focal length:300 mmMaximum aperture (telephoto end):5.6Optical image stabilization:noMaximum angle of view:34.3 °

Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Camera lenses category and whether it is worth buying.

4.3

Overall score

Score
4.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera lens's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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Score components

80%

3.8

Technical score

20%

6.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of camera-lenses
3.8

Technical score

Technical score
3.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

4.3

Optics & Aperture

24%

4.5

Build & Handling

20%

1.8

Focus & Controls

10%

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Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

â–¼Worse than 99% of camera-lenses
6.1

User score

User score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on 28 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 99% of camera-lenses
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Technical Specifications of camera lens Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G

Technical score
Technical score
3.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Camera lenses category across these key areas: Mount & Format, Optics & Aperture, Focus & Controls, Stabilization, Build & Handling, Lab Scores.
When it matters
When you want to compare camera lenses based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components:

35%

4.3

Optics & Aperture

24%

4.5

Build & Handling

20%

1.8

Focus & Controls

10%

?

Lab Scores

8%

1.0

Stabilization

3%

1.0

Mount & Format

3.8
User score
User score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.6

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on 28 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.1
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera lens.
When it matters
When you want to see which camera lenses attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is lower than 78.6% of camera lenses.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera lens's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

60%

4.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.0
Lens type
telephoto zoom
Lens mount
Nikon F
Sensor format coverage
Full-frame
Filter thread size
62 mm
Teleconverter compatibility
no
Teleconverter compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera lens does not support teleconverters. 15.3% of camera lenses support teleconverters.
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Minimum focal length
70 mm
Maximum focal length
300 mm
Optical zoom
4.3xx
Maximum angle of view
34.3 °
Minimum angle of view
8.2 °
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Focus motor
N/A
Minimum focus distance
1.5 m
Minimum focus distance
1.5 m
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
This camera lens focuses as close as 1.5 m, which is farther than 93.1% of camera lenses and equal to 1.5% of camera lenses.
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.26xx
Maximum reproduction ratio
0.26x
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
This camera lens reaches a reproduction ratio of 0.26x, which is higher than 74.6% of camera lenses and equal to 2.2% of camera lenses.
Full-time manual focus
no
Full-time manual focus
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
Internal focusing
no
Internal focusing
no
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
This camera lens does not support internal focusing. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
Barrel extends during focusing.
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
â–¼ Worse than 29% of models
This camera lens does not support optical image stabilization. 29.1% of camera lenses include optical image stabilization.
Stabilization effectiveness (CIPA stops)
N/A
Weight
480 g
Weight
480 g
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <171 g – >1.3k g
This camera lens weighs 480 g, which is lighter than 53.5% of camera lenses and equal to the weight of 0.5% of camera lenses.
Lens length
116.5 mm
Lens length
116.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
This camera lens is 116.5 mm long, which is longer than 70.7% of camera lenses and equal to the length of 0.3% of camera lenses.
Lens diameter
74 mm
Lens diameter
74 mm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
This camera lens has a diameter of 74 mm, which is slimmer than 58.3% of camera lenses and equal to that of 0.9% of camera lenses.
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
Weather sealing (splashproof)
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This camera lens does not support weather sealing. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
Metal mount
no
Metal mount
no
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This camera lens does not use a metal lens mount. 93.7% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
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DxOMark distortion
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Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G vs the average camera lens

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  • 0.07 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.26 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.3 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.26 x vs 0.192 x
  • 5.58x cheaper
    Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G is cheaper than the average camera lens (£95 vs £530).
    £95 vs £530
  • 3 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    74 mm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (74 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    74 mm vs 77 mm
  • 5.58x cheaper
    Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G is cheaper than the average camera lens (£95 vs £530).
    £95 vs £530
  • 0.07 x higher maximum reproduction ratio
    Maximum reproduction ratio
    0.26 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.11 x – >0.39 x
    This camera lens has a higher maximum reproduction ratio than the average camera lens (0.3 x vs 0.2 x). The average lens has a maximum reproduction ratio of 0.192 x.
    0.26 x vs 0.192 x
  • 3 mm narrower lens barrel
    Lens diameter
    74 mm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <62.4 mm – >94.7 mm
    This camera lens is slimmer than the average camera lens (74 mm vs 77 mm). The average lens has a diameter of 77 mm.
    74 mm vs 77 mm
  • 2.8 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    5.6
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/5.6 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    5.6 vs 2.8
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • No internal focusing
    Internal focusing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This camera lens does not support internal focusing, the average camera lens does. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
    Barrel extends during focusing.
  • No metal mount
    Metal mount
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This camera lens does not use a metal lens mount, the average camera lens does. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 2 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 1.2 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (1.5 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    1.5 m vs 0.3 m
  • 37.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.1/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera lens.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G
    the average camera lens
    Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G has a lower user score than the average camera lens (6.07 vs 8.360).
    6.07 vs 8.36
  • 14.9% worse value for money
    Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera lens (5.99 vs 6.9).
    5.99 vs 6.89
  • 54% less popular
    Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G is less popular than the average camera lens (4.73 vs 7.3).
    4.73 vs 7.29
  • 2.8 higher f-number at telephoto end
    Maximum aperture (telephoto end)
    5.6
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.4 – >5.6
    This camera lens has a dimmer maximum telephoto aperture than the average camera lens (f/5.6 vs f/2.8). The average lens has a maximum telephoto aperture of f/2.8.
    5.6 vs 2.8
  • 2 fewer aspherical elements
    Aspherical elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This camera lens has fewer aspherical elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 aspherical elements.
    0 vs 2
  • 2 fewer low-dispersion elements
    Low-dispersion elements
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This camera lens has fewer low-dispersion elements than the average camera lens (0 vs 2). The average lens has 2 low-dispersion elements.
    0 vs 2
  • No full-time manual focus
    Full-time manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This camera lens does not support full-time manual focus, the average camera lens does. 68.4% of camera lenses support full-time manual focus.
  • No internal focusing
    Internal focusing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This camera lens does not support internal focusing, the average camera lens does. 83.7% of camera lenses support internal focusing.
    Barrel extends during focusing.
  • 1.2 m longer minimum focus distance
    Minimum focus distance
    1.5 m
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <0.18 m – >1.1 m
    This camera lens has a higher minimum focus distance than the average camera lens (1.5 m vs 0.3 m). The average lens has a minimum focus distance of 0.3 m.
    1.5 m vs 0.3 m
  • Rotating front element
    Non-rotating front element
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This camera lens does not have a non-rotating front element, the average camera lens does. 96.8% of camera lenses have a non-rotating front element.
  • Not weather-sealed
    Weather sealing (splashproof)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This camera lens does not support weather sealing, the average camera lens does. 50.3% of camera lenses support weather sealing.
  • No metal mount
    Metal mount
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This camera lens does not use a metal lens mount, the average camera lens does. 93.6% of camera lenses use a metal lens mount.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2001
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera lens was released earlier than the average camera lens.
    2001 vs 2016
  • 24.25 mm longer lens
    Lens length
    116.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <46 mm – >189 mm
    This camera lens is longer than the average camera lens (116.5 mm vs 92.25 mm). The average lens has a length of 92.25 mm.
    116.5 mm vs 92.25 mm

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Expert reviews

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whatdigitalcamera.com
03/09/2007
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Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Review - What Digital Camera
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12/04/2014
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Third-party reviews

Based on 28 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G

  • Extremely affordable and lightweight
  • Excellent sharpness at 70mm and good performance up to 200mm
  • Compact design makes it ideal for travel and hiking
  • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm produces natural out-of-focus elements (bokeh)
  • Compatible with both FX (full-frame) and DX (crop) Nikon DSLRs

What we don't like about Nikon AF Zoom NIKKOR 70 300mm F 4 5 6G

  • Lacks Vibration Reduction (VR), making handheld shooting difficult at long focal lengths
  • Significant drop in sharpness and contrast between 200mm and 300mm
  • Plastic lens mount is less durable than metal alternatives
  • Autofocus is relatively slow and noisy compared to AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) lenses
  • Will not autofocus on Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras via FTZ adapters (no internal motor)
  • Prone to chromatic aberration and vignetting when shooting wide open

Verdict

The Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G is a lightweight, 425g telephoto zoom lens designed for FX and DX-format DSLRs, offering a 4.3x zoom range and a 9-blade rounded diaphragm for natural bokeh. Its main characteristics include a 1.5m minimum focus distance, 62mm filter thread, and a Super Integrated Coating to reduce flare and ghosting. Key pros are its extreme affordability, compact portability, and reliable performance for portraits and daylight sports. However, its main cons are the lack of a built-in autofocus motor—restricting it to manual focus on entry-level Nikon D3000/D5000 series bodies—the absence of image stabilization (VR), and a noticeable drop in sharpness at the 300mm focal length.

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