I have used this lens for just a handful of pictures so far. I'm having to get used to manual focussing again so I find the focussing ring a little unnatural to use as it is at the front of the lens. I would prefer it to be near the camera body. The zoom ring was a little stiff at first but it seems to be getting looser the more I use it. The images i have taken were both outdoor and indoor and I am pleased with the results given that I am using an entry level DSLR with a basic zoom lens. Overall, the lens is good value for money and if it wasn't for the slightly stiff zoom ring and position of the focus ring, I would have given it 5 stars.
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Shame it won't work on auto focus, but I knew that before purchase.
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This is an excellent lens, in my non-pro opinion. Yes, it is manual focus only on a D3100, and many other Nikon DSLRs, but the focusing is very easy to get right, even at full 300mm telephoto, and even with my less than steady hands it gives great results. Most other camera-based functions seem to work, including the shake-reduction setting, but frankly you don't need to use that. At ISO 200 and any shutter speed above 1/250 I managed to get very sharp results, even handheld. OK, taking pictures of birds a long way away against the sky, yes, there is some chromatic bleed, but for £69.99, which is what I paid for mine, this is still a no-brainer. The photo is taken of the War Memorial at Ham Hill, Somerset, at full 300mm at 1/640, ISO 200, f6.3, and, yes, zoom in and you can read the writing very clearly.Read full review
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The benefit on this lens is that it has a great zoom with auto or manual focus. There is no VR and it can focus from 1.5m and above. Great lens, to use for outdoors with a polarizer filter, for beginners that seek good quality for low cost lens. It is recommended to use a tripod for the camera to get sharper images, although the lens does not need a tripod cause is lightweight.
Verified purchase: No
I bought this 70-300mm lens for my Nikon D600, it’s a lovely piece of kit well worth the money, focuses really well, like the solid feel of the lens, can see me using it for a long time.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is a consumer level lens from Nikon and as such shouldn't be compared with their higher spec professional glass. For the price it offers good performance and build quality and decent sharpness. At 200mm and beyond I'd recommend f/8 or f/11 for optimum sharpness. That's not a problem in good light and on a modern camera with good performance at higher ISO settings but don't expect much if the light is poor. Lack of VR is only an issue in poor light or if your camera doesn't perform well at higher ISO's. But if you need a lens with a bit of reach, can't afford professional glass or a prime lens, have only occasional use for it and don't want something heavy and bulky but do want a Nikon lens, then buy it. Just remember, it's durable if you take care of it but don't bash it around like a pro can do with his lenses. It's sharp enough up to around 150mm after which you need f/8 min and I found f/11 the optimum. It's good value for a lens with reach that you only use occasionally, if you need to use a long lens regularly buy a higher spec one.Read full review
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This lens is so handy and is always on one of my cameras it provides a very good sharp shot and is not too expensive. It is not too heavy if you like to use a hand grip and compares very well to the newer sigma 100/400 I have them both on my D3S body and the D300S. A great lens for the price today as they are traded in, but mine is certainly a keeper.
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I looking for 70-300 mm. with low cost that why I buy this one. After tesing it found it does not easy to control speed as too much eat lighting. How ever I use it with my Nikon D90. I can take ISO up to 1000 for more hight speed then after I can process for a good file by Nikon capture NX and Nikon software and PS. As Now I very happy with this 70-300 mm. I suggeat for some one want to buy this. You may use with camera can do high ISO for easy control the speed shutter. Use it under sunshine only, Indoor'not good for it.
Took a few hours to get to grips with this new lens. All my shots seemed out of focus once on my IMac until I realised it was because I wear glasses for distance. Once I’d adjusted the diopter settings I got some great photos. It’s good to photo faces of people who you don’t have to be near to get the detail. I do lots of photos at my sons sailing club and with my 18-55mm lens they notice when you’re taking a photo and go all shy. I’m getting some really natural shots now that they much prefer when the subject sees them.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Excellent range lens for further away shots. Great way works on most nikon cameras with auto focus.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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