The Nikkor 70-300mm VR is a high performance telephoto zoom designed for use on all Nikon’s SLRs, be they digital or film models. Launched alongside the Nikon D80 in August 2006, it perfectly complements the DX 18-70mm, matching the superior build and optical quality of this up-market kit lens, and extending its focal range without interruption.

Delivering an equivalent focal range of 105-450mm on a DX--format body such as the D80, it offers a powerful reach which is invaluable for wildlife and sports photography, while also providing an ideal set of focal lengths for portrait work. Crucially for anyone thinking of upgrading their body in the future, it’s also compatible with full-frame Nikon DSLRs like the D3.

The 70-300mm VR additionally features vibration reduction to combat camera-shake with Nikon claiming up to four stops of compensation. With VR built-into the lens you’ll also see the benefit when composing your shot through the optical viewfinder, which is very reassuring at longer focal lengths. It’s also an AF-S model which means quick and quiet auto-focusing, along with full compatibility with both the D40 and D40x DSLRs.

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