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

Nikon's 2010 DX telezoom: 55-300 mm (82-450 mm equivalent) with 3-stop VR and a Silent Wave Motor, at 530 g.

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Core
Released
2010
Focal Length
55–300mm
Aperture
f/4.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
58mm
Dimensions
76.5mm diameter × 123mm length
Weight
530g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
Vibration Reduction (VR), 3 stops
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.28x
Min. Focus Distance
1.4m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.2/10
Street
3.9/10
Travel
4.6/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
Filmmaking
3.7/10
Documentary
4.5/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
Landscape
4.2/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
Casual
4.7/10
Food
4.5/10
Macro
4.1/10
Architecture
4.2/10
Underwater
4.3/10
✅ Great For
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Sports & Action 6.3 Strong on focal length, autofocus and burst-speed support.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Filmmaking 3.7 Held back by video handling and maximum aperture.
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Street 3.9 Held back by focal length and maximum aperture.
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Macro 4.1 Held back by focal length and pro handling.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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