【Top Mint】Nikon AF NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED Telephoto Zoom Lens Japan #E0607

• Autofocus works properly
• Zoom ring works smoothly
• Manual focus ring works smoothly
• Aperture blades move properly

• No fungus
• No haze or fog
• No scratches
• No balsam separation

• Brand: Nikon
• Model: AF Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED
• Lens Type: Autofocus Telephoto Zoom Lens
• Lens Mount: Nikon F (AF-D)
• Compatible Cameras: Nikon AF film SLRs and Nikon digital SLRs with built-in AF motor (e.g. D50, D70, D80, D90, D200, D300, D700, D7000 series, D800 series); manual focus on bodies without AF motor
• Format Coverage: 35mm Full Frame (FX)
• Focal Length: 70–300mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4–5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/32
• Lens Construction: 13 Elements in 9 Groups
• Special Elements: ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element
• Angle of View: 34°20' – 8°10' (on 35mm full frame)
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.5m
• Maximum Magnification: 1:3.9
• Focus Type: Autofocus (driven by camera body motor)
• Aperture Blades: 9 (Rounded)
• Filter Size: 62mm
• Dimensions (Approx.): 74mm × 116.5mm
• Weight (Approx.): 515g
• Release Year: 1998

The Nikon AF Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED is a telephoto zoom that brings Nikon ED glass to an accessible, lightweight lens. It covers a popular range from short telephoto to long reach, making it a natural companion to a standard zoom. It is compatible with Nikon film SLRs and digital bodies with built-in autofocus motors.

The inclusion of ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass helps reduce chromatic aberration, which is especially important at longer focal lengths. The 13-element, 9-group design delivers good sharpness and contrast, particularly when stopped down slightly. A nine-blade rounded diaphragm produces smooth, pleasing background blur.

At about 515g, the lens is light enough to carry for long periods and handhold comfortably. The 'D' designation means it passes distance information to compatible cameras for improved flash and matrix metering. The aperture ring also makes it compatible with older Nikon bodies and adapters with aperture control.

The 70–300mm range is extremely versatile, from portraits at the short end to distant subjects at the long end. On DX digital cameras, it provides an equivalent field of view of about 105–450mm, which is excellent for wildlife and sports. The 62mm filter size is common and practical.

This lens is ideal for wildlife, birds, sports, airshows, outdoor events and landscape details. The telephoto perspective compresses scenes and isolates subjects, creating dramatic compositions. It also works well for candid portraits from a distance.

Autofocus requires a camera body with a built-in AF motor, such as Nikon AF film SLRs and digital cameras including the D50, D70, D80, D90, D200, D300, D700, D7000 series and D800 series. On bodies without an AF motor, the lens can be focused manually. It can also be adapted to mirrorless cameras, with aperture control via the aperture ring.

Telephoto zooms with ED glass remain valuable for photographers who want quality reach without a heavy professional lens. The 70-300mm D ED provides strong performance in a practical, travel-friendly size. It is a dependable way to expand what you can capture.

If you are looking for a lightweight telephoto zoom with ED optics for your Nikon camera, the AF NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4-5.6D ED is an excellent choice. It delivers useful reach, good image quality and solid Nikon construction. It is a lens that opens up wildlife, sports and travel photography.