I have the NikonAF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G ED with VR and the NikonAFNIKKOR 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 G and wanted to see how much of a difference there is between these lens and the cost difference. Obviously this is not for my help since I have both, but figured someone else might find this helpful and it was a slow evening.
The images were edited identically and then pasted side-by-side.
First lens: Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Lens - Nikon USA Warranty 2197
Second lens: Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Lens w/Hood (Black) - Gray Market 1928 G
The images were edited identically and then pasted side-by-side.
First lens: Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II Lens - Nikon USA Warranty 2197
Second lens: Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Lens w/Hood (Black) - Gray Market 1928 G