Nikon Nikkor AF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G
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Nikon Nikkor AF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Nikon F, covering 70-300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6. It weighs 425 g. That combination suits portrait photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This short-to-super-telephoto zoom lens features a f/4-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street, events, sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 13 elements in 9 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/4-5.6
Aperture
70–300mm
Focal
425 g
Weight
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Good for portrait
Street Events Sports Wildlife
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
70-300 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/32
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
13 elements in 9 groups
Minimum focusing distance
1.5 m (59.06 inches)
Filter size
62 mm
Lens mount
Nikon F
Dimensions
74 x 116.5 mm
Weight
425 g (14.99 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Max Format size
Full frame
Usage
Portrait, Street, Events, Sports, Wildlife

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 37% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Nikon Nikkor AF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G
Where they hangout
01 Where they hangout by Thierry's Perspective
Shapes in the Sky
02 Shapes in the Sky by Thierry's Perspective
In Pursuit
03 In Pursuit by Thierry's Perspective
The Heat is On
04 The Heat is On by Thierry's Perspective
The Shot
05 The Shot by Thierry's Perspective
Curiosity
06 Curiosity by Thierry's Perspective
What Remains
07 What Remains by Thierry's Perspective
Those Long Hot Days of Summer
08 Those Long Hot Days of Summer by Thierry's Perspective
Grace in every petal — the Phalaenopsis Orchid, nature’s masterpiece(352). 🌸✨
09 Grace in every petal — the Phalaenopsis Orchid, nature’s masterpiece(352). 🌸✨ by SHAN DUTTA
Pelican's Place
10 Pelican's Place by Thierry's Perspective
Hiding in Plain Sight
11 Hiding in Plain Sight by Thierry's Perspective
Yellow Feet on the Hunt
12 Yellow Feet on the Hunt by Thierry's Perspective
Where they once were
13 Where they once were by Thierry's Perspective
Hanging on a Limb
14 Hanging on a Limb by Thierry's Perspective
Hey, who stole my food?
15 Hey, who stole my food? by Thierry's Perspective
Say, what is the Story?
16 Say, what is the Story? by Thierry's Perspective
In The Shadows
17 In The Shadows by Thierry's Perspective
Thunderbirds
18 Thunderbirds by PhotosByGLP
A Beautiful Contrast
19 A Beautiful Contrast by Thierry's Perspective
Brave Little Egret
20 Brave Little Egret by Thierry's Perspective
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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