Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR Lens for Nikon 1 System CX Format, Black Review
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Our editorial take on the Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR Lens for Nikon 1 System CX Format, Black
The Nikon 1 Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR is a super telephoto zoom designed exclusively for the now-discontinued Nikon 1 mirrorless system. With an effective focal range of 189-810mm (35mm equivalent), it delivers extreme reach in a compact package, making it suitable for wildlife, sports, concerts, and distant subjects. The lens incorporates Super ED glass and Nano Crystal Coating to minimize chromatic aberration and flare, technologies typically found in higher-end Nikkor glass.
However, this lens exists in a challenging context. Nikon ceased production of the entire Nikon 1 system in 2018, which means no future firmware support, limited accessory availability, and eventual difficulty sourcing replacement parts. If you already own a Nikon 1 body and need telephoto reach, this is one of your few native options. But for anyone else, investing in a discontinued mount is risky, especially at this price point. The used market offers this lens at a fraction of its original MSRP, but even then, you're buying into a dead ecosystem.
- Extremely long 189-810mm equivalent zoom range in a relatively compact form
- Super ED glass and Nano Crystal Coating for improved sharpness and reduced flare
- Lightweight design well-balanced for handheld shooting with Nikon 1 bodies
- Designed for the discontinued Nikon 1 system with no future support or upgrades
- Limited resale value and accessory availability due to dead mount ecosystem
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Now you can bring super telephoto capabilities to your Nikon 1 system with the compact, lightweight 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6. Open an exciting new world of shooting opportunities-nature and wildlife, professional sports, concerts, performances and much more. With a zoom range equivalent of 189mm–810mm (on 35mm format) and advanced Nikon lens technology like Super ED glass and Nano Crystal Coat, the 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 packs the zoom power and outstanding performance of a massive D-SLR lens in a compact, lightweight 1 NIKKOR package With the super telephoto power of the 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6, exciting new shooting opportunities are around every corner. Shoot detailed close-ups of wildlife, concert performers, athletes, fast action and more. At its widest setting (70mm in CX-format, equivalent to 189mm in 35mm format), the 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is great for portraits, outdoor events, family fun-anything that requires a bit of zoom. Zoomed all the way in (810mm equivalent in 35mm format) it delivers the power. The 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 packs as much zoom power as the massive lenses you may see professionals hauling around at sporting events, yet it's compact and lightweight enough to comfortably carry all day. Like all 1 NIKKOR lenses, it's a well-balanced match to your Nikon 1 camera, making handheld shooting a breeze. For over 80 years, NIKKOR has been a leader and innovator in optical technologies, and the 1 NIKKOR VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 incorporates some of NIKKOR's most exciting advancements. Its the first lens in the 1 NIKKOR lineup to use Super Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass, which provides stunning sharpness, contrast and color rendering. It also features Nano Crystal Coating (N), which nearly eliminates lens flare and ghosting for clearer, sharper images. Key features Compact and lightweight Nikon 1 system lens Super telephoto lens incorporates Super Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass Uses Nikon's state of the art Nano Crystal Coating (N) and Super Integrated Coating to produce maximum contrast and richest color possible 70-300mm Zoom range is equivalent to 189mm-810mm in 35mm format Available accessories include the HB-N110 Lens Hood, TR-N100 Tripod Mount, CL-N102 Soft Lens Case, LF-N1000 Rear Lens Cap, and LC-N62 Front Lens Cap. Note: As of July 2018, Nikon has discontinued production of the Nikon 1 system. | Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR Lens for Nikon 1 System CX Format, Black | 62 | - EX+ - Excellent Plus - With Caps and Hood | Used
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- ex,bgn
- Keh Merchant Product Id
- 366196-2233115
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