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title: "Nikon AF 70-300/4.0-5.6 G Black Nikkor Lens (not compatible with D40/D40x/D60/D5000)"
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price: "S$243"
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# 4.9 ft minimum focus distance 70-300mm versatile zoom Lightweight 1.41 lbs Nikon AF 70-300/4.0-5.6 G Black Nikkor Lens (not compatible with D40/D40x/D60/D5000)

**Brand:** nikon
**Price:** S$243
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your photography game with Nikon’s versatile zoom powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nikon AF 70-300/4.0-5.6 G Black Nikkor Lens (not compatible with D40/D40x/D60/D5000) by nikon
- **How much does it cost?** S$243 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/65683888-nikon-af-70-300-4-0-5-6-g-black)

## Best For

- nikon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nikon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Close-up clarity:** Get stunning close-ups with a minimum focusing distance of just 4.9 feet at any focal length.
- • **Trusted Nikon optics:** Experience sharp, vibrant images backed by Nikon’s renowned lens quality and build.
- • **Zoom into every moment:** Capture distant subjects with a flexible 4.3x telephoto zoom range from 70 to 300mm.
- • **Silent, smooth autofocus:** Fast and discreet AF perfect for candid shots and video without distracting noise.
- • **Carry comfort, shoot longer:** Compact and lightweight design keeps your gear manageable for all-day adventures.

## Overview

The Nikon AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6G lens is a compact, lightweight telephoto zoom designed for DX-format Nikon DSLRs (excluding D40/D40x/D60/D5000). Offering a versatile focal range ideal for portraits, travel, and sports, it features fast autofocus and a close minimum focus distance of 4.9 feet. This lens delivers sharp, high-quality images with Nikon optics, making it a favorite among keen amateurs seeking professional results without the pro price tag.

## Description

Adventures begin with this zoom lens in DX format. With a versatile 70-300mm focal range and compact design, this lens is great for those looking to discover the world of telephoto photography. Whether you're shooting distant subjects, amateur nature images, or travel photos, you'll always have sharp, detailed photos. This lens ensures fast, smooth and discreet focus, ideal for shooting videos and photos. The lightweight and compact design makes the lens the perfect complement to DX-size DSLRs of Nikon.

Review: A Superb Lens !! - This purchase was for my daughter who wanted to up date from a pocket size camera to a DSLR to record the progress and changes in our new Grand-Daughter, I bought her a D3200 , for her birthday, I am a very keen amateur photographer myself and have just upgraded my seven year old D700 to a D810 and already have one of these lenses, my daughter thought she would like one, so I lent her mine to try, after a very short time she said she would like to have one of her own, hence this purchase, as a new one would cost more than the camera, and she was paying this time I suggested a good used one. My one was new when I bought it and still looks like new today after seven or so years of careful use. The only piece of equipment I have purchased used was a Nikon SB 900 flash gun, which was all complete in its original box and in like new condition. I suggested we look carefully, and for one complete with all parts both lens caps, lens hood, and pouch type case all in its original box, I feel that someone that has kept the box has more likely treated the lens carefully. The lens arrived and I tried it on my D810 it looked as good as my own one and performed perfectly, my daughter is very happy with this purchase. Now I must review this lens, before I started I decided to look at the existing reviews already written. I found it unbelievable of some reviews, particularly the person who had returned the lens claiming the rear lens cap was stuck, I presume it was fitted with a pattern cap rather than an original Nikon one, as my one is marked with an arrow and the word " open " in the clockwise direction, YES IT IS LEFT HAND Thread Bayonet. There is many more I could comment on but it would make this too long. The 70-300 is a superb lens I have had a lot of use from mine, the quality of prints from it are excellent and I frequently print at A3, I am an aircraft enthusiast and have taken some superb shots at air shows, of Spitfires, Hurricanes and Mustangs, I must admit photographing, "The Red Arrows" is a little more challenging, but I have worked out a focusing technique which gives me around 90% success. The auto focus locks quickly and quietly but I do not use auto for" The Reds", I will comment on another review, which annoyed me slightly, this person said that taking pictures of small birds in flight or birds perching a good distance away the lens was useless this is not the fault of the lens, he should have gone for at least a 500mm or got closer. I cannot fault this lens if it is used sensibly. I will just say if you are a Nikon user, I would not use any other than Nikon lenses for picture and build quality, you would not buy a Rolls Royce and put a Ford engine in it.
Review: Great Lens for the money - I haven't got the experience to rate this lens from a professional photographers eye, but for me, what it does is extremely good and for the money it is an absolute steal. Like all moderately priced big zooms I can confirm what other reviewers have said about the drop off in sharpness at the extreme end, but seriously, what do you expect for a lens aimed at and priced at the keen amateur end of the market? Because I'm especially keen on wildlife and candid people shots I tend to leave the lens on the camera all the time and switch to my lesser used 18-105mm for everything else. It is extremely heavy and feels very solid. Coupled with the weight of my D7000 I could never forget I'm carrying it. Only once have I missed a shot when the camera would not autofocus on a fairly dull day as a spitfire passed on its way to an air show. The grey body against the grey sky with rubbish light was a little too much for it and I couldn't fire one shot off. That minor disappointment aside, it is a great piece of glass. The pro version(2.8 hole) will set you back a thousand pounds and more and I really can't justify that kind of outlay for what I do with a camera. Ultimately I would say it is well worth the money and so long as you don't try to shoot in adverse conditions it will do what you ask of it. VR Stability works very well and I leave it on all the time. I have not tried the VR panning setting yet as I tend not to do this and so it stays in full control.

## Features

- Compact and lightweight 4.3x zoom lens
- Perfect for candids, portraits, travel and sports photography
- Nikon optics provide great picture quality
- 4.9 (1.5m) minimum focusing distance allows you to achieve stunning close-ups at all focal lengths
- Not compatible with D40/D40x/D60/D5000

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00005Y3OM |
| Aperture Modes | F4.5-F5.6 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 24,439 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 216 in Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Camera Lens | The Nikon 70-300 mm zoom lens offers a focal length range of 70 to 300 mm and is equipped with an autofocus system that makes it easy to take sharp photos. It is suitable for Nikon DSLR cameras and provides an excellent option for photographers looking for a flexible telephoto zoom lens. |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (4,025) |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan. 2001 |
| Focus type | Auto Focus |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | No |
| Included components | AF FX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Zoom Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras, HB-26 Bayonet Lens Hood, LC-62 Snap-on Front Lens Cap, LF-4 Rear Lens Cap |
| Item Weight | 1.41 Pounds |
| Item model number | 1928 |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 300 Millimetres |
| Max Focal Length | 300 |
| Maximum Aperture Range | F4.0 - F5.6 |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds |
| Min Focal Length | 70 |
| Model year | 2013 |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 27 x 20.2 x 13.4 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.85 Kilograms |
| Part number | 1928 |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 62 Millimetres |
| Plug profile | Nikonbayonet |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 11.7 x 7.4 x 7.4 centimetres |
| Style | Zoom Lens with Auto Focus |
| Warranty description | All goods from Macrontronics come with a 12 months in-house warranty. If your goods develops a fault within 30 days starting the day receipt of goods, you will be entitled to replacement or refund. This does not apply to fault caused by accident, neglect or misuse. Fault must be reported within 30 days starting the day after receipt of goods. If your goods develops a fault after 30 days and its wi… |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Zoom Type | zoom externe |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Nikon
- **Compatible mountings:** Nikon F, Nikon DX
- **Focal length description:** 70-300 millimeters
- **Focus type:** Auto Focus
- **Lens design:** Zoom
- **Lens type:** Telephoto
- **Lens-fixed focal length:** 300 Millimetres
- **Maximum focal length:** 300
- **Minimum focal length:** 70

## Images

![Nikon AF 70-300/4.0-5.6 G Black Nikkor Lens (not compatible with D40/D40x/D60/D5000) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GB2XsXCDL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this lens work with a Nikon D5300 camera?**
A: This lens and all of its functions works on both FX and DX Nikon digital SLR cameras (D5300 is not an exeption). According to the manual if mounted on a DX format digital SLR camera the 35mm equivalent focal length range is approx. 105-450mm.

**Q: Will this work well on a Nikon D70 body - and is any one using it for sport - for example football at  local level Sunday afternoon matches**
A: I use it on a D90 and am very pleased with the performance of the lens. I haven't tried it for sport. The lens is fairly heavy, so you may need a monopod. I have tried the lens with birds in flight and it can track the bird easily in the 'C' continuous focusing camera mode.

**Q: compatible with 3200 ?**
A: It will work with the d3200 but won't autofocus.

**Q: is this an FX format lens?**
A: this IS primarily meant for FX,   and can be used on the smaller DX bodies

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Superb Lens !!
*by S***W on 24 December 2014*

This purchase was for my daughter who wanted to up date from a pocket size camera to a DSLR to record the progress and changes in our new Grand-Daughter, I bought her a D3200 , for her birthday, I am a very keen amateur photographer myself and have just upgraded my seven year old D700 to a D810 and already have one of these lenses, my daughter thought she would like one, so I lent her mine to try, after a very short time she said she would like to have one of her own, hence this purchase, as a new one would cost more than the camera, and she was paying this time I suggested a good used one. My one was new when I bought it and still looks like new today after seven or so years of careful use. The only piece of equipment I have purchased used was a Nikon SB 900 flash gun, which was all complete in its original box and in like new condition. I suggested we look carefully, and for one complete with all parts both lens caps, lens hood, and pouch type case all in its original box, I feel that someone that has kept the box has more likely treated the lens carefully. The lens arrived and I tried it on my D810 it looked as good as my own one and performed perfectly, my daughter is very happy with this purchase. Now I must review this lens, before I started I decided to look at the existing reviews already written. I found it unbelievable of some reviews, particularly the person who had returned the lens claiming the rear lens cap was stuck, I presume it was fitted with a pattern cap rather than an original Nikon one, as my one is marked with an arrow and the word " open " in the clockwise direction, YES IT IS LEFT HAND Thread Bayonet. There is many more I could comment on but it would make this too long. The 70-300 is a superb lens I have had a lot of use from mine, the quality of prints from it are excellent and I frequently print at A3, I am an aircraft enthusiast and have taken some superb shots at air shows, of Spitfires, Hurricanes and Mustangs, I must admit photographing, "The Red Arrows" is a little more challenging, but I have worked out a focusing technique which gives me around 90% success. The auto focus locks quickly and quietly but I do not use auto for" The Reds", I will comment on another review, which annoyed me slightly, this person said that taking pictures of small birds in flight or birds perching a good distance away the lens was useless this is not the fault of the lens, he should have gone for at least a 500mm or got closer. I cannot fault this lens if it is used sensibly. I will just say if you are a Nikon user, I would not use any other than Nikon lenses for picture and build quality, you would not buy a Rolls Royce and put a Ford engine in it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Lens for the money
*by S***O on 19 June 2014*

I haven't got the experience to rate this lens from a professional photographers eye, but for me, what it does is extremely good and for the money it is an absolute steal. Like all moderately priced big zooms I can confirm what other reviewers have said about the drop off in sharpness at the extreme end, but seriously, what do you expect for a lens aimed at and priced at the keen amateur end of the market? Because I'm especially keen on wildlife and candid people shots I tend to leave the lens on the camera all the time and switch to my lesser used 18-105mm for everything else. It is extremely heavy and feels very solid. Coupled with the weight of my D7000 I could never forget I'm carrying it. Only once have I missed a shot when the camera would not autofocus on a fairly dull day as a spitfire passed on its way to an air show. The grey body against the grey sky with rubbish light was a little too much for it and I couldn't fire one shot off. That minor disappointment aside, it is a great piece of glass. The pro version(2.8 hole) will set you back a thousand pounds and more and I really can't justify that kind of outlay for what I do with a camera. Ultimately I would say it is well worth the money and so long as you don't try to shoot in adverse conditions it will do what you ask of it. VR Stability works very well and I leave it on all the time. I have not tried the VR panning setting yet as I tend not to do this and so it stays in full control.

### ⭐ Disappointed :/
*by E***1 on 20 February 2026*

Paid for a new product but received used one :/ no foil protection, all covered in dust, very disappointed

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