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Black telephoto zoom lens with silver accents and front filter thread

Nikon Inc

Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Zoom Lens camera lens

SKU CH-26TN-TZ16G

A 55-300mm DX telephoto zoom with VR II stabilization and ED glass, bundled with filters, cleaning tools, a pouch and a mini tripod

  • 5x telephoto zoom reaches distant subjects from 55 to 300mm
  • VR II image stabilization steadies handheld shots at long focal lengths
  • Two ED elements reduce colour fringing for sharper telephoto images
  • Silent Wave Motor focuses quickly and quietly during photo and video capture
  • Bundle adds filters, cleaning tools, pouch and mini tripod for immediate use

Telephoto reach for DX cameras

The 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor covers a 5.5x zoom range designed for Nikon DX-format SLRs. It suits photographers who want a single lightweight lens for distant subjects such as sports, wildlife or travel scenes. The kit adds filters, cleaning tools, a pouch and a mini tripod so the lens is ready to use straight away. Buyers who need wider angles or faster constant apertures will need a different lens.

Steady handheld shooting at long focal lengths

VR II image stabilisation with tripod detection reduces camera shake when the lens is used at the 300 mm end. The Silent Wave Motor drives autofocus quietly while the two ED elements and the HRI element help control chromatic aberration through the zoom range. Performance stays consistent during extended sessions because the optical formula is optimised for sustained use rather than short bursts. The variable aperture means exposure changes as you zoom toward the telephoto end.

DX-format image circle defines the coverage limit

The lens projects an image circle that matches the DX sensor size, so it cannot cover a full-frame sensor without vignetting. Autofocus relies on the camera body having a built-in focus motor because the lens uses an AF-S drive. The 5.5x zoom ratio and the f/4.5-5.6 aperture range are fixed by the optical design and cannot be extended. Filters attach to the front thread but the exact thread diameter is not supplied in the data.

Highlights

  • 5x telephoto zoom reaches distant subjects from 55 to 300mm
  • VR II image stabilization steadies handheld shots at long focal lengths
  • Two ED elements reduce colour fringing for sharper telephoto images
  • Silent Wave Motor focuses quickly and quietly during photo and video capture
  • Bundle adds filters, cleaning tools, pouch and mini tripod for immediate use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the 55-300mm lens make noticeable noise or heat during long shooting sessions?

The Silent Wave Motor focuses quietly and the lens has no cooling fan, so it stays silent and only warms slightly during extended use.

What camera body is required for the 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G DX lens to autofocus?

Any Nikon DX or FX DSLR with a built-in focus motor will drive the Silent Wave Motor; entry bodies without a screw drive still autofocus because the motor is inside the lens.

Will the 55-300mm DX lens work on my older Nikon film SLR or full-frame DSLR?

It mounts on any Nikon F-mount body, but on film or FX cameras the image circle only covers DX crop mode, so you lose the full-frame view.

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