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Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

A 2006 full-frame telezoom with VR, internal focusing and a Silent Wave Motor, at 745 g.

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Value & Depreciation
£400
Launch price
→
£204
Today
=
49%
Value drop
Over ~20 years, this lens has cost roughly £10/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.
Core
Released
2006
Focal Length
70–300mm
Aperture
f/4.5-5.6
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
80mm diameter × 143.5mm length
Weight
745g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
Vibration Reduction (VR), 2.5 stops
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.25x
Min. Focus Distance
1.5m

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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
5.6/10
Street
5.2/10
Travel
4.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.5/10
Filmmaking
3.9/10
Documentary
4.6/10
Sports & Action
6.3/10
Landscape
4.1/10
Wildlife
5.7/10
Casual
4.4/10
Food
4.5/10
Macro
4.0/10
Architecture
4.1/10
Underwater
4.3/10
✅ Great For
⚡
Sports & Action 6.3 Strong on focal length, autofocus and burst-speed support.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Filmmaking 3.9 Held back by video handling and maximum aperture.
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Macro 4.0 Held back by focal length and pro handling.
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Landscape 4.1 Held back by focal length and weather sealing.
📝 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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