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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm ED VR Lens $298 (Originally $499) or $198 with AmEx Offer and $2 Item at Harvey Norman

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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm ED VR Lens $298 (Originally $499) or $198 with AmEx Offer and $2 Item at Harvey Norman
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Young gardener on 20/11/2016 - 20:50 harveynorman.com.au (772 clicks)
Last edited 20/11/2016 - 20:52

Title describes everything. Credit goes to pricehipster Description from the website:
Compact and lightweight, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm ED VR Lens is a handy option for outdoor photoshoots. The camera lens has an Extra-low Dispersion glass element to provide enhanced sharpness and contrast while shooting.

Key Features

Thanks to its built-in Vibration Reduction system, the Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm ED VR Lens can reduce the effects of camera shake and help to stabilise shots.
The Nikon lens has a snappy stepping motor, letting you shoot fast-moving subjects at various distances smoothly and consistently.
Featuring a practical zoom range of 70-300mm, the Nikon AF-P XD Nikkor lens has the versatility to easily take in landscapes, shoot portraits, or get up-close with the subject.
What's In The Box?
1x LC-58 58 mm
1x Snap-on Front Lens Cap
1x Rear Lens Cap

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  • CVonC on 20/11/2016 - 20:56
    +1

    f4.5-5.6 btw

    • Rifraf on 20/11/2016 - 21:17

      incorrect

    • lomie on 20/11/2016 - 21:36
      +1

      Wrong picture shown on HN.

      • Rifraf on 20/11/2016 - 21:40
        -1

        Your correct

      • CVonC on 20/11/2016 - 22:07
        +1

        What's the fstop range then please?

        • lomie on 20/11/2016 - 22:21
          +3

          f4.5-6.3

        • Rifraf on 20/11/2016 - 22:34
          -1

          @amts:

          Don't be put off by the seemingly slow aperture of 6.3.

          It seems it might be Nikons new DX long end aperture seen also on other lenses eg. 18-300mm

        • Vampyr on 20/11/2016 - 22:55

          @amts:

          Slow AF… and I'm not referring to the Auto Focus..

  • Mechz on 20/11/2016 - 20:57

    This work with the D3300?

    • Rifraf on 20/11/2016 - 21:12

      Yes though you may need a firmware update (to the latest)

      • mckennal on 20/11/2016 - 22:18

        How about a D3100? (My firmware is still from when I bought it)

        Edit: I read below and looks like a no go.

        Thanks

        • Rifraf on 20/11/2016 - 22:39
          +1

          It is indeed a no go.

          It is however always a good idea to check your firmware every few months as there are regular updates which improve or add features.

          http://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/index.html

          When you look at your firmware within your menu you should have:

          Firmware
          A:Ver.1.02
          B:Ver.1.01

          Distortion control data
          Ver.1.009

          or so it appears according to the linked site.

          You can ring Nikon for help although there are instructions within that site link.

    • AussieDaddy on 20/11/2016 - 21:29

      I have AS-F DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens (that I hardly used) for my D3300, so I think this one should work with it too.

  • Dealayed on 20/11/2016 - 21:04
    +1

    This is the standard price for this AF-P lens.. The original 499 lens you are comparing with is the AF-S lens which is compatible with FX cameras too.

    • Rifraf on 20/11/2016 - 21:16
      +1

      Incorrect.
      You may be thinking of the non VR version
      The cheapest this has been is $400 at camera house.
      I know, as I bought mine there some weeks ago.
      As for any comparison, for the limited cameras that offer full AF-P compatibility, this is the go to lens.
      It is both lighter and faster focussing than the AF-S FX version as well as being sharper at the long end where the FX is a little weak.

      • Dealayed on 20/11/2016 - 22:17
        +2

        Oh didn't realise there was a vr and a non vr version.. Thanks for clarifying..

        • Rifraf on 20/11/2016 - 22:29

          Your welcome

  • Rifraf on 20/11/2016 - 21:23

    Be aware there are limited cameras that have full compatibility with this lens.

    From memory they are D3300, D3400, D5300, D5500, D5600.

    Cameras that have partial but not full compatibility are: D7100, D7200, D500

    Others are incompatible.

    I had to buy a D3400 to utilise this lens as it wouldn't focus on my D7000.

    Its blisteringly fast to focus on compatible cameras.

    It doesn't come with a lens hood nor sock unlike all the previous Nikon lenses I've bought.

    • AussieDaddy on 20/11/2016 - 21:33

      What do you think of AS-F DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens and D3300 camera? I bought that one for my camera, but have tried it once and haven't used it after that. Not sure about their full compatibility and speed, since I hardly used even the camera itself.

      • lomie on 20/11/2016 - 21:37
        +1

        Note: AF-S, not AS-F.

        • AussieDaddy on 20/11/2016 - 23:19

          You're right. It's AF-S, autofocus single mode. I've actually made the same error in another comment above, and just have copied and pasted the mistake again here without checking.

        • lomie on 21/11/2016 - 00:18
          +2

          @AussieDaddy:
          The S stands for silent wave motor.
          The P in the new lenses stands for pulse stepper motor.

      • Rifraf on 20/11/2016 - 21:38
        +1

        I'm sure the 55-300 is a fine budget lens.

        My research led me though to believe the AF-P better suited my needs.

        I lack an eloquent and diplomatic style of communication so I'll offer up the link to the review I found most helpful in determining my purchase choice:

        http://www.dslrbodies.com/lenses/nikon-lens-reviews/nikkor-z…

        • lomie on 20/11/2016 - 22:01

          Just read about AF-P lenses and watched some youtube videos. These lenses are great for video. Hoping Nikon will bring an AF-P wide angle FX lens soon.

        • AussieDaddy on 20/11/2016 - 23:20

          Ta. Will check that out later.

  • bargainball on 20/11/2016 - 22:53

    Amex offers is expire.. does not take any more credit cards….

  • NachoCheese on 20/11/2016 - 22:56

    $299 at Ted's Camera too.

    • Rifraf on 20/11/2016 - 22:59
      +2

      incorrect

      Thats the non VR version, which is what makes this such a bargain

      • NachoCheese on 20/11/2016 - 23:02

        You are correct. My bad.

  • Rayve on 20/11/2016 - 23:50
    +1

    I wonder if, like the picture Harvey Norman used, this is a pricing error and they meant to list the non-VR version. Otherwise this is a really nice price - the cheapest in the world I can see at the moment and considerably cheaper than U.S prices even before the exchange rate is considered ($472 Australian at B and H photos for example).

    Bought one anyway hoping it is delivered as described. Thanks OP.

  • bargainball on 21/11/2016 - 09:36

    I am not big Camera fans, but just wondering, how it is different than https://www.jbhifi.com.au/cameras/Lenses/nikon/nikon-af-s-dx…

    • Rifraf on 21/11/2016 - 12:20

      Did you read the review I linked to above?

      Thos explains it in some detail

  • mrgeckoz on 21/11/2016 - 16:51

    would this work with D90?
    thanks in advance!

    • Rifraf on 21/11/2016 - 20:44

      Sorry but no.

  • Rifraf on 21/11/2016 - 20:45

    This is such a great buy, I went and grabbed another one.

    Thanks OP.

  • syousef on 21/11/2016 - 21:59
    +1

    For anyone wondering what does not work on D7100/D7200

    • VR is always on and can't be switched off as there is no manual switch on the lens and no menu setting on the body either.
    • If the metering timer expires, the camera will need to refocus when brought out of standby.

    From https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3990013

    Also:

    • Looking at the MTF charts this lens will be very slightly less sharp in the center but sharper elsewhere compared to the FX version.
    • Smaller may mean it hits diffraction limit slightly faster someone suggested. I don't know enough about the body to comment.
    • f/5.6 vs f/6.3 may not seem like much and in some ways it's not, but if you're struggling for light every bit counts.
    • Some say this is faster focusing than the AF-S. AF-P should be capable of that. But I haven't found any sports or wildlife photographers talking it up. Could be too new. Could be that you lose the advantage putting it on a lower end body.
  • bbourizk on 03/01/2017 - 12:25
    +1

    Back at $298 for this keen for one.

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