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Nikkor 70-300mm VR verdict
The Nikkor 70-300mm VR is a great up-market telephoto zoom for Nikon owners. It may cost almost twice the price of the DX 55-200mm VR, but is superior in every respect to this budget lens. The optical and build quality are better, the range longer, the AF slightly quicker and the VR a little more effective. It is a superior product, and at the asking price, still represents very good value.
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That said, it is more expensive than the DX 55-200mm VR (pictured left at the top), not to mention bigger and heavier too, so the choice between these two lenses depends on your budget and requirements. If you own the DX 18-55mm kit lens and are satisfied with the build and optical quality, or are on a tight budget, then the DX 55-200mm VR is hard to beat – it simply represents remarkable value. If however you desire a step-up in build and optical quality or simply need a longer focal range, then the 70-300mm VR is worth spending the extra – and you won’t miss the gap between 55 and 70mm. Like the DX 55-200mm VR, it comes Highly Recommended.
For sample images, detailed results and more features, see our Nikkor 70-300mm VR review at our sister site Camera Labs.
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