What is the Nikon 55 300mm lens good for?

It is an ideal lens to be used for family events and vacations to capture distant subjects, and the use of Vibration Reduction (VR) technology makes it easier to get sharp photographs at slower shutter speeds, especially when shooting at 300mm.

Is the Nikon 55 300mm weather sealed?

The above diagram shows the structure of the AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR lens. The new lens also features a weather-sealed mounting plate made from stainless steel, which resist the entry of moisture and dust.

What is the difference between 55-300 and 70 300 lens?

Image quality is the same with both and the 70-300 VR focuses faster. The 55-300 VR is significantly smaller and lighter. if IQ is same, I might get 55-300 because 70-300 is too heavy for me, have prob in left elbow. I’d get either the 70-300 refurb, or the Tamron 70-300….

What does 55 300mm lens mean?

The 55-300 is a telephoto zoom. This is the type of lens most people grab to get “more reach”, or to get closer to faraway subjects. You can shoot the moon with it, although a supertelephoto (something longer than 300mm) would probably give higher image quality for those types of shots.

Are Nikon lens weather sealed?

First off, not all lenses from Nikon are weather sealed. In fact they are often called “weather resistant” instead of weather sealed to alert buyers that their lenses are not fully equipped for harsh weather. Nikon now have a wide selection of weather-resistant lenses.

Which Nikon cameras are weather sealed?

Weather-Sealed Full-Frame DSLRs

What is the 70 300mm lens good for?

A 70 to 300mm lens a is a telephoto lens that has a zoom function. There is an advantage in using the 70 to 300mm lenses as they offer versatility. Such a lens can be used for daylight telephoto subjects including wildlife, travel, candid and portrait shots due to its wide range of focal length.

What is the difference between AF S and AF P?

AF-P is the designation used to distinguish these new lenses from Nikon’s existing AF-S models. The only difference between the new AF-P models is that the cheaper lens does not have Nikon’s VR image stabilization system.

How far can a 300mm lens zoom?

With a 300mm maximum focal length (450mm equivalent on DX-format cameras) it brings even the most distant action closer. It’s an ideal lens for candids, travel and sports photography.

Do you need weather-sealed lens?

The conclusion is this: you don’t need a weather sealed camera until you do. Almost always your non-weather-sealed camera will suffice, especially if you take action to mitigate the conditions, but occasionally you might run into a situation where you really do need weather sealed gear.

How important is weather sealing on a lens?

These lenses often include a rubber ring gasket on the rear of the lens where it joins to the camera mount. Keep in mind that weather sealed lenses need a weather sealed camera to be relevant. If your lens is sealed but not the body then dust or water can still penetrate and ruin the camera and/or lens.

Is the Nikon 55-300mm VR a good lens?

This Nikon 55-300mm VR lens is a reasonably priced, small, lightweight and very high-powered telephoto zoom for any DX camera. It’s an ideal lens for anyone not expecting to upgrade to FX, and who needs a little more reach than the excellent 55-200mm VR.

How big is a Nikon 55-300mm telezoom lens?

The Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens mounted on a Nikon D7000 body. Weighing in at approximately 580 grams, the AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f4.5-5.6G is fairly lightweight for a 5.5x telezoom lens, and as seen in the photo above, complements the Nikon D7000 well.

What kind of lens is Nikon AF-S DX Nikon 55-300mm?

Cont… The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is a 5.5x telephoto zoom lens designed to complement the 18-55mm kit zoom that comes bundled with many cropped-sensor Nikon digital SLR cameras.

Is the Nikon 55-300mm a macro lens?

With the lens set to its maximum aperture, there is a bit of light fall-off in the extreme corners, but it won’t really affect your real-world shots. The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR isn’t claimed to be a macro lens, but its close-up performance is not bad at all.