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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Focal length
55–300 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
530 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
140 cm
Length
123 mm
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At a Glance

This telephoto zoom for Nikon F is built for APS-C cameras and corresponds to 83-450 mm in full-frame terms. The 55-300 mm range gives a large zoom span, the aperture is f/4.5-5.6, and an optical stabilizer is built in. At 530 g it is compact for this reach. A magnification of 1:3.57 also allows close-ups. It suits sports, wildlife and travel.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
55 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
17
Groups
11
Weight
530 g (1.17 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
140 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:3.6 (0.28×)
Length
123 mm (4.84 in)
Diameter
76.5 mm (3.01 in)
Released
September 2010

Manufacturer data: nikon.com, nikonusa.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 83-450 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VRNikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm F4.5-6.3G VRNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G EDNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G VR
Focal length55-300 mm70-300 mm55-200 mm55-200 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4.5-6.3f/4-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight530 g415 g255 g335 g
Filter diameter58 mm58 mm52 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance140 cm110 cm95 cm110 cm
Length123 mm125 mm79 mm99.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR weigh?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR weighs 530 g. It is 123 mm long with a diameter of 76.5 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR use?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is 140 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR a full-frame lens?

No, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 83-450 mm in full-frame terms.

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