Nikon 1 Nikkor 70-300 f4.5-5.6 vr
Nikon 1 Nikkor 70-300 f4.5-5.6 vr
Size: 108mm x 73mm
Weight: 560g
Aperture: f4.5 - f16
Filter: 62mm
Mfd: 100cm
Price: €700 used
The Nikon 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens is a compact super-telephoto zoom lens designed for the now discontinued Nikon 1 mirrorless camera system (CX format), offering an impressive 35mm equivalent focal range of 189-810mm. It is highly regarded for its portability, fast autofocus, and powerful zoom capabilities for sports and wildlife photography.
Reviewers consistently praise its compact, lightweight design, making it a highly transportable super-telephoto option for all-day hand-held shooting, a significant advantage over heavier DSLR equivalents. The lens offers lightning-fast and quiet autofocus performance, leveraging the Nikon 1 system's hybrid AF, which is excellent for capturing fast-moving subjects like sports or birds in flight (BIF). The lens offers lightning-fast and quiet autofocus performance, leveraging the Nikon 1 system's hybrid AF, which is excellent for capturing fast-moving subjects like sports or birds in flight (BIF). The built-in VR system is highly effective, enabling users to get sharp hand-held shots at slow shutter speeds, even at the longest focal lengths. A few user reviews have mentioned the lens can develop an internal "lens error" issue after some use, particularly when zooming past the 200mm mark, which is a potential concern for used purchases (I have not experienced myself).
Images taken with the 70-300 f4.5-5.6 VR lens
Fast autofocus and effective vibration reduction, though its variable, slower maximum aperture makes it best suited for outdoor, well-lit photography. Overall, experts and users consider it an outstanding value and a highly capable lens for its intended use within the Nikon 1 system, particularly for those prioritizing reach and portability over low-light capabilities or constant professional-grade performance.