AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR Lens

Photographers looking for a telephoto zoom lens to complement the 18-55mm kit lens supplied with Nikon DSLRs will doubtless be drawn to the new AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G ED VR lens.

High resolution is important; Edge and corner softening or are unacceptable; You need true macro capabilities

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

A 5.5x telephoto zoom lens for DX cameras with Vibration Reduction which starts where bundled kit lenses stop extending your range through to a super-telephoto 300mm.

Decent optical performer; Good build quality for a consumer lens; Light weight

Lens extends and focus ring rotates during AF; Delay before VR system kicks in properly

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

While I hope to create a full Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Lens, my first priority is to include results from this lens in the lens comparison tools available on the site.