Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR

Focal length: 70–300 mm
Aperture: f/4.5–5.6
Weight: 745 g
Filter diameter: 67 mm
Min. focus distance: 150 cm
Length: 143.5 mm

At a Glance

The AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR is a telephoto zoom for Nikon F-mount on full frame. Its maximum aperture changes from f/4.5 to f/5.6 across the zoom range, and an optical stabilizer is included. Magnification reaches 0.25x at a 1.5 m minimum focus distance. The lens weighs 745 g and covers sports, wildlife and landscapes.

Good for

Sports
Wildlife
Landscape

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 70 mm
Max. focal length: 300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/5.6
Min. aperture: f/32
Elements: 17
Groups: 12
Weight: 745 g (1.64 lb)
Filter diameter: 67 mm
Min. focus distance: 150 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification: 1:4 (0.25×)
Length: 143.5 mm (5.65 in)
Diameter: 80 mm (3.15 in)

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com

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

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:: 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.