Features

• Wide to telephoto 3.5x zoom lens ideal for landscape, full-length portraits, travel and portrait photographs
• Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high-speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation
• M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual focus operation
• Seven-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements
• Internal Focusing technology for smoother focusing and a better balanced handling

Reviews (1)

Surprisingly Great Lens
This lens is probably the best lens I own.It focuses fast and it is very sharp.
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Features

• Rounded 7-blade aperture diaphragm
• One aspherical lens element
• G technology lets the user control aperture selection through the camera body
• Filter Size -62mm
• F-Stop Range -3.5-5.6 to 22

Features

• Compact and lightweight, this 4.3x autofocus zoom lens is ideal for candid shots, portraits, travel and sports photography
• Count on genuine Nikon optics for outstanding picture quality
• This is a G designated lens, not ED series -Nikon Part #1928
• Accepts 62mm filters (see sidebar)

Reviews (30)

Great Value - FYI
This lens is worth the few bucks it costs - no question about it - but it's true that it performs poorly in low light situations but for what it is supposed to do - it is a great value for a Nikon telephoto -I give it two thumbs up.There are many good tech specific reviews of this lens already posted here from those of us who use this lens and most of what was said,I agreed with.So the main reason I wanted to post my review was to give other future buyers of this lens a FYI.This very same lens is included in the "Nikon Zoom 300 SLR Digital Camera Accessory Kit 9983" -- which is what I purchased through Amazon.AND, if you can believe it, it costs about the same and you get more for your money.[a good nikon camera bag, an extended warranty for your camera as well as for the lens..]Anyway, I wouldn't have found this had another Nikon enthusiast not told me about it.So I wanted to pass on this tip -- in case anybody was interested in a few extra accessories with this lens.Hope the info helps.Yes, good lens and also the kit I mentioned is a fantastic buy.

Very nice zoom lens, not for low light or dark indoor though
First, I'm giving this 70-300mm lens a 5 stars rating partly because the price is inexpensive (which is good in my opinion). Usually you get what you paid for, however in this case you get much more than what you paid for.
you get what you pay for
I was amazed to find this lens for such a low price. I bought it with only a rudimentary knowledge of aperture.I only hand-hold my camera in a range of light settings from wedding ceremonies to outdoor parades, and every time I have used this, the images turn out fuzzy.I blame myself partially (of course!) but just wanted to mention to those of you out there who might be thinking about this that it is really only ok for outdoor situations where the light is bright and you are stable, shooting with a very steady hand. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Canon raises the stakes for professional photography with its EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM telephoto lens with image stabilization. Thanks to a new triple-layered diffractive optical element (DO), this 70-300mm lens is less than 4 inches (10 cm) long. It can focus down to 4.6 feet (without rotating the front element) and a new zoom lock button keeps the lens safe and secure when not in use or used at the wide angle. A virtually silent ultra-sonic motor (USM) gives the lens extremely fast autofocus. The lens also includes Canon's Image Stabilization technology to dramatically reduce camera shake, compensating for approximately three stops in shutter speed without any perceptible increase in image blur. It's a great choice for professional photojournalists and serious advanced amateurs who need to contain the size and weight of equipment carried. Read more

Features

• Ultra-compact telephotozoom lens
• Incorporates Canon's Image Stabilization (IS) technology
• Super-fast and silent with a ring-type USM; focuses down to4.6 feet without rotating the front element
• Optimized to suppress ghosting and flaring, ideal for use with digital cameras
• Zoom lockbutton keeps the lens safe and secure when not in use or used at thewideangle

Reviews (11)

Great travel lens: light and small for a quality 70-300mm zoom
I bought this to have a good zoom to pair with my Rebel XT (350D) on backpacking trips. It weighs far less than the other options at the same size (particularly the L glass). Additionally, it is physically small for such a high power zoom. This combined with its being black makes it a fun lens to "walk around with" for candid shots since it doesn't draw much attention. As for backpacking, it is fabulous: light, small, and gives me a reasonable amount of reach for wildlife and nature shots. I've not yet paired it with a teleconverter, but, I intend to do so.
A excellent lens, compact, good traveler
I bought this lens at the same time I bought the 20D -- when the camera was first sold. It's not the lightest lens around, but it's compact, quick focusing and has few if any discernible faults. It doesn't stick out in a crowd, at least until you rack it out with the hood on.
A very well designed telephoto lens with more accessories
I like the DO (Diffractive Optics) of this lens. It's great to take pictures from a distance without using a long, bulky lens that makes me stand out like a sore thumb. Even though it is heavy, the IS (Image Stabilizer) compensates well for the shaking as I line up my shots. The dual IS switch for either full IS or panning shots (think following running players on a field) is a very nice feature.
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Features

• Compact, lightweight 5x telephoto zoom lens
• Vibration Reduction operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed three stops faster
• VR automatically detected during panning operation
• Three ED glass elements ensure superior optical performance
• Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements

Reviews (7)

Great Lens!
I have to agree with most of the reviews here. It's heavy and not particularly quick focusing, but makes great pictures. I moved up from a 70-300 Nikkor, and it was well worth it. Having the extra 100mm is wonderful (essentially it's like a 600mm lens on a 35mm). And the VR is fantastic. One of the best endorsements for it is the number of times I've heard "You took that handheld?". Closer minimum focusing distance would be nice, but I have no real complaints about this lens.
You love it you hate it
This is the absolutely best lens I have ever used but it can also be the most frustrating. After 6 months, with this lens on my D70 most of the time, I have hundreds of magnificent bird and animal photographs including hand held shots in fading light with an effective 35mm focal length of 600mm at f5.6 and 1/100 sec that are razor sharp thanks to vibration reduction. A bonus is that the magnification outweighs the longer focusing distance and you can actually get great close-ups of butterflies etc. As far as I can see you are never going to be able to fault the optics with a 6 Mpixel sensor. The VR technology gives you 2 stops most of the time and 3 stops enough of the time to be always worth a go. But there is a big cautionary tale. The focusing on this lens is slow! It can also get confused and seemingly refuse to focus for no good reason. (You have to refocus on something totally different and then switch back to your subject hoping it is still there!) I have lost a lot of shots while the focus motor is whirring backwards and forwards and then cursed the lens until I see the next really great shot and all is forgiven. It took me about 3 months and 1000 shots to get really familiar with the lens and the shooting techniques needed. On the D70 I generally push the ISO speed up to 400 when I mount the lens to compensate for the narrower f-stop range and I switch to central spot focus to get the best chance of controlling the slow focus problem. For the sort of subjects I like, aperture priority is usually the best approach - sometimes switching to full manual when there is time to set things up. Manual focus is always an option but the D70's "eyes" are sharper than mine so persisting with auto focus remains my preference. I use the focus limit option switch a lot and I leave the full VR option on nearly all the time. With my other lenses I generally keep about 1/3 of the shots I take, with this lens the ratio drops to about 1/4 or 1/5 but stick a big CF card in your Nikon and just take everything many times. This lens has revolutionized my photography and I love it much more than hate it.

A real winner
Bought for a safari in Africa in large part based on other Amazon reviews - and am very satisfied.Contrary to one of these reviews I find the lens quite light for what it does.Only issue is that it really is a bit slow and not ideal for very low light situations.
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Features

• EF mount; telephoto lens
• Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus; image stabilizer
• 300mm focal length
• f/4 maximum aperture
• Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Reviews (2)

300 L IS f4 excellence
This is my favorite lens. I could not carry the heavier long range teles, and it was a hard decision for me. In the end, I chose this because it was lighter than the zooms.
Canon 300 f4L offers amazing performance
I got this lens for shooting architecture from a distance--an unsual application. I've also found myself using it to shoot kids soccer games. It's super sharp and very fast focusing. I haven't done formal tests at all apertures, but images appear vivid and contrasty at a range of settings. Online reviews rank this lens very highly and my own experience supports those findings.
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Used exact same thing before... and will again!
This Objective is the best in this price range I have used. It works just great, light intensity is good enough, and I found it to be able to accomodate the strangest requests especially at the Cliffs of Mohare in Ireland, Malta and here in my homecountry, the U.S. Even with diffuse light situations, the Tamron still gives you some power to accomplish what you want.
Tamron Autofocus 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD with Hood for Pentax SLR Cameras
This lens works smoothly with my manual focus Pentax K1000. I just need to keep off the A (automatic) focus stop.
Put this lens in your toolkit
The Tamron f/4-5.6 75-300 zoom is a great buy at the price. The zoom is very smooth and auto focus very responsive. Very nice optics. For outdoor work you can, almost, get away with this as the only lens. Results are crisp beautiful photos. Quality is vastly superior to the lenses generally included in a Pentax kit.Read more

Features

• EF mount; super telephoto lens
• Fluorite and Ultra-low Dispersion-glass; internal focusing; full-time manual focus
• 400mm focal length
• f/5.6 maximum aperture
• Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Reviews (4)

A really sweet long lens
I've been using this lens about six years.In all that time, I can't remember ever shooting at any aperture smaller than f/5.6.It's amazingly sharp wide open and I've never had any reason to stop it down.When I first bought it, I used it on a tripod almost all the time.These days, I've started using it handheld and I can appreciate how well it handles.In good light, autofocus is fast and accurate.In low brightness and low contrast light, it gets a little slow and sometimes hunts.Not a real problem, just switch off the autofocus and use the superb manual focus ring.Images snap in and out of focus easily whether you do the focusing or you let the lens do it.
One of Canon's Classic prime L's
I've had this lens for about two weeks and it is truly one of Canon's classic L primes.I got it for nature shoots and it has produced "WOW" results. Don't worry about the f/5.6. It's as sharp at that as many lenses are a f/8.It's in the class of the 35L and the 135L.

Just a great lens!
I have ordert this lens, and i am convinsed i have made the right choise.. I have read many reviews about this lens, and all what people said about it have come true.. Its very sharp and you don't need to stop it down to get better results. Straight from aperture 5.6 it is razorsharp! Light and well build and the build in hood is splended!
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Editorial Review

The Nikon Autofocus 70-300mm f4-5.6D is a high-powered 4.3x telephoto zoom lens with a rotating zoom ring and ED glass for high resolution and high contrast even at maximum apertures.Read more

Features

• High-powered 4.3x telephoto zoom lens with a rotating zoom ring and ED glass
• Compatible with any Nikon autofocus SLR camera and AI-type manual-focus Nikon SLR
• Minimum focus distance of 5 feet
• Attachment/filter size of 62mm
• Lens includes HB-15 hood, 62mm lens cap, rear cap

Reviews (8)

Very nice zoom lens, not for low light or dark indoor though
First, I'm giving this 70-300mm lens a 5 stars rating partly because the price is quite attractive especially the used ones (the G version of the lens is even more cheaper and picture quality isn't too much different with this ED glass version in my opinion).
For the price this is an excellent lens
Picked mine up used on eBay for $180.With the growth of the VR market everyone is dumping there old lenses.You can get a used one for a great price.This lens is great for the serious amatuer.
Not bad
I used this lens for about a year with both film and digital.In general, it's a decent lens for the price.Even though it's ED (extralow dispersion), I do get purple fringing on high-contrast subjects at long (telephoto) zoom.Since I do wild bird photography, this would show up as purplish bird beaks and twigs against a bright sky.Annoying.On the other hand, it has produced some excellent portraits and even wildlife photos where contrast wasn't excessive.
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Features

• High-quality close-up throughout the focusing distance range (1.57 feet to infinity)
• Three UD Glass elements and floating construction correct residual chromatic aberrations for improved image quality
• Compatible with EF Extender 1.4x and 2x

Reviews (4)

Good lens but better options exist
Especially in the Canon line up.Buy the 70-200 F/2.8L at similar price or F/2.8L IS at a bit more, and get a few extension tube (you can get a set of 3 Kenko extension tube for around $170 at 12mm, 20mm and 36mm), you will get a fantastic zoom telephoto lens and a far more versatile package.With the 70-200mm zoom lens, you get all the focal length not just the 180mm.If macro is desired choose an extension tube or any combination of extension tubes, you get so much more choices in focus distance and magnification factor combinations, it's mind boggling. If you go with the IS 70-200mm lens, you get the benefit of the image stablizing when taking Macro as well to reduce the camera shake effect.The combination of the 70-200mm family with a set of extension tubes are a far better choice if local focal length macro photography is wanted.

Big, Heavy, Sharp
When this lens is used with a 1.6X camera body such as the XT, 20D, or 30D it ends up giving you an amazing 288mm Macro or you can go one step further with the 1.4x or 2X TC's and make it a 403/576mm super power.Of course whenever doing this you must either use a tripod or flash except in blazing light.It is a little slow to focus compared to many of the other lenses canon offers, but since you will most likely be using manual focus a lot of the time anyway, this is not a huge drawback.It also gets heavy to carry after a few hours and you will have people ask you questions about both your and their cameras.On a good note parents are pretty good about keeping small children out of your way when you have this lens mounted.The narrower background as compared to the 60mm or 100mm macro lenses makes cluttered areas easier to deal with.The extra working distance is also a plus when working with wary insects etc.It is best to use a shutter release and mirror lockup for shutter speeds longer than 1/30 if you want sharp pictures.The 60mm Macro wins in convenience, but for absolute clarity and improved working distance the 180 comes out on top.

Canon's Best Macro Lens
I spend most of my time as a photographer taking macro photographs of flowers and other small things in nature.I chose this lens over Canon's 50mm macro and 100mm macro for two reasons: (1) it is constructed with higher quality UD glass, so it has great color and contrast, and it's incredibly sharp at all f/stops, and (2) at 180mm, it allows you to stay farther away from your subjects and still focus to 1:1.This makes it easier take photographs without disturbing your subjects and it allows you to have a smaller, more blurry area in the background so that the background doesn't compete with the subject for attention.The lens also comes with a tripod color, which allows you conveniently change from vertical to horizontal, and it adds stability with your lens better balanced on your tripod.
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Editorial Review

The Minolta AF 75-300mm lens is ideal for sports, portraiture, birding, and more. It features a continuous macro setting that offers accurate focus from infinity to 4.9 feet and a 4x zoom ratio. It includes a new distance-encoding device that enables improved calculation for flash exposure with Maxxum 5 and 7 cameras when used with Konica Minolta 3600HS D and 5600HS D flashes. Read more

Features

• For use with Minolta Maxxum Autofocus SLR cameras
• Focus and exposure data flow from lens' ROM integrated circuit to camera's central processing unit
• Support Minolta's ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering
• Wide focusing ring for comfort and better control
• Focus hold button for easy operation

Reviews (1)

haven't had any problems - yet
haven't had any problems - yet
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Features

• 28 percent Lighter than previous model
• Compact 28-300 zoom
• Ideal for such subjects as sports photography, wildlife and landscape
• Lightest available astoundingly light at 14.8 ounces
• More compact than any lens like it just 3.3 inches long

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May not be a Nikon but still a great lens
What a great lens.It is not perfect but I really like it.Currently I have only compared it side by side with my Nikon 135 3.5 prime and it holds up pretty good, I have done two side by side tests first one showed the nikon sharper and with better color saturation, but the second test I could not tell the difference. (I need to do some more tests)When I am shooting surfers ok kite surfing @~300, sometimes I go into manual focus because the AF is too slow or gets confused, also in low light I use MF too.I am using this on a D100 and the combination is great for a very flexible lightweight combination.For me this lens is sharp enough and helps me create some beautiful pictures having this big range offers in combination with digital, I take so many photo's so quickly that I come out with a good photo every couple of days (still only 1 in 500 shots :) Great all-around lens for amateurs
My husband has this lens for his XTSi, and he hasn't taken it off of his camera body since he got it two years ago.It does have some heft to it, and it does slow down the autofocus in low light conditions, but overall, it's a great lens for the amateur photographer, especially someone who doesn't want to invest hundreds in different zoom lenses and then have to lug all of them around with you.Also, not having to change lenses is a big bonus -- Never again will you ever miss a shot because you couldn't get in tight enough! ... Read more

Features

• Renowned for ultra fast, ultra quiet, precision autofocus, this Canon EF lens has its own microprocessor controlled focusing motor for optimum performance
• From ultra-wide angle perspective, this lens can infinitely zoom to normal and portrait perspectives for diverse applications
• New mechanical construction and lubrication for smoother zooming action
• Accepts optional EW-60C lens hood
• Accepts optional 58mm-size Filters

Editorial Review

Canon raises the stakes for professional photography with its EF 28-300mm USM ultra-high magnification zoom lens with image stabilization. This handy, compact zoom lens offers versatility, easy subject selection, and the highest optical performance in its class. The 11x zoom range covering everything from wide-angle to telephoto, and you can focus in on subjects as close as 2.3 feet. A powerful ring-type USM drive provides silent. Featuring a dust- and moisture-proof "white lens," it is designed to appeal to professional EOS photographers looking to reduce lens changes and the number of lenses they need to carry. Read more

Features

• Handy, compact zoom lens for versatile andeasy subject selection while travelling
• Incorporates Canon's Image Stabilization (IS) technology
• Powerful ring-type USM drive provides silent,high-speed autofocusing
• Optimized to suppress ghosting and flaring, ideal for use with digital cameras
• Rugged dust-proof and drip-proof construction, designed for professional photographers working in harsh environments

Reviews (7)

Versatility coupled with Clarity
I love this lens, for some people its either a love it or a hate it. Although there is a long lists of pros, it is not perfect. Yes, there have been complaints about the weight, and there is also a 20% battery life reduction so a battery grip or an extra battery is needed. To be honest though, the pros definately out weigh the cons.
Great Lens But..........
All I can say is that everything written in the other reviews is true - it is one great performing and versatile lens. But be aware it is one heavy dumb bell, and you need to be just about a pro to put up with it. You'll be tired from carrying the thing after a two or three hour photographic shoot if not before.
Nice Lens
Purchased this lens after lusting over it for a year and saving my $$$.
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Features

• EF mount; telephoto lens
• Internal focusing; aspherical lens
• 135mm focal length
• f/2.8 maximum aperture
• Rear focusing system with Autofocus drive

Reviews (1)

A cheap lens that performs like a million bucks!
When most people think of this lens, the soft focus feature comes to mind. This lens is certainly unique in this respect. But the truth of the matter is that most people find this to be a feature that they will probably find little (if any) use for. So most people pass on this lens in favor of some sort of zoom (ie the EF 75-300mm). But even if you have no use whatsoever for the soft focus feature, this lens is actually one great, large-aperture, telephoto prime. Oh, and it can be had for a song. I have seen this lens go for less that $200 used here at the marketplace, as well as on ebay and craigslist. Even new, it is pretty cheap.
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Features

• 28 percent Lighter than previous model
• Compact 28-300 zoom
• Ideal for such subjects as sports photography, wildlife and landscape
• Lightest available astoundingly light at 14.8 ounces
• More compact than any lens like it just 3.3 inches long

Features

• EF mount; telephoto lens
• Internal focusing; full-time manual focus
• 100mm focal length
• f/2 maximum aperture
• Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Reviews (1)

an almost perfect portrait lense
A very nice portrait lense, very fast and very clear.There is a faster 85mm lense, but I like the look of 100mm ... I just wish they had made this faster as well. ... Read more

Features

• Ultra wide angle zoom lens offers 122 degree view along the diagonal axis
• 12-24mm focal length
• f4.5-5.6 maximum aperture
• Super Multi Coating reduces flare and ghosting
• Hyper Sonic Motor

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versatile wide-angle
I got it because I intend to use it on both my film and my digital bodies. For ultra wide angles I'll use it with film (Nikon N-80) and for more conventional wide angle with my Nikon D-200.It's one of three lenses I'm taking with me on vacation to the mountain states.The others are a Nikkor 28mm - 85mm and a Nikkor 70mm - 300mm with 2X Tamron SP doubler. Since I don't yet have photoshop or similar I wanted to be able to take real wide shots without having to paste them together. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Absolutely Fabulous
I mainly use this lens inside the studio, so I use studio lights to control the lighting of a subject. The higher the magnification, the more lighting is needed.
Amazing lens, amazing fun!
I got this lens a couple years ago and use it extensively.It is well constructed and easy to use with any Canon EOS body, though it must be focused manually.This is the only tool I know of that enables easy *field* photography above 2x magnification.I have stalked the tiniest insects and peered into the hearts of flowers with this astounding lens, and my transparencies are crisp and clean every time.It comes with a tripod ring (same one as several other Canon lenses use, just in black), which greatly aids switching to a vertical format without having to reposition everything.Read more