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<blockquote data-quote="bluenoser" data-source="post: 26407" data-attributes="member: 6351"><p>I have not used the 55-300 but I have owned the Nikon 70-300VR for quite some time now. Based on everything I've *read* and *seen* about the 55-300 - there doesn't seem to be much doubt that the 70-300VR is the better of the 2 lenses in many ways (it's FX compatible, better build quality and slightly better image quality). Frankly I think the choice is very easy if the decision is just between those 2 lenses - get the Nikon 70-300VR. If you want a 70-300 option, you can also look at the also excellent Tamron 70-300VC - some swear that the Tamron is better/sharper than the Nikon. I'm not sure but owners of this lens rave about it like I've rarely seen with 3rd party lenses.</p><p></p><p>Are you referring to the 18-105 or 18-55 when you ask about low-light performance? If so then neither lens will blow you away. While they are excellent lenses for the price - they are slow lenses too. Yes VR will help to some degree (i.e. will compensate for operator movement) there is no substitute for speed. VR will not help you freeze a moving subject but a speedy lens will allow for the faster shutter speeds required to do that. If you are using the kit lens in low light, you would be well advised to get an external flash unit to throw more light around and help you bump up your shutter speed.</p><p></p><p>*one final thought on the 18-105 or 18-55: If you do end up getting the Nikon 70-300VR, the filter size of that lens is 67mm - the same size as the 18-105! The filter size of the 55-300 is 58mm and the 18-55 has a filter size of 52mm. My point is that you will be able to buy the same sized filters and swap them between the 18-105 and 70-300 - a nice advantage.</p><p></p><p>A couple of my 70-300VR shots:</p><p></p><p>D40 + 70-300VR</p><p><a href="http://nikonites.com/%3Ca%20href=" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4851094193_953e4568cd_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>and a squirrel shot (inspired by Curt! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />) D7000 + 70-300VR</p><p><a href="http://nikonites.com/%3Ca%20href=" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/5861714453_1a684cf9aa_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a><a href="http://nikonites.com/%3Ca%20href=" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="http://nikonites.com/%3Ca%20href=" target="_blank"></a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bluenoser, post: 26407, member: 6351"] I have not used the 55-300 but I have owned the Nikon 70-300VR for quite some time now. Based on everything I've *read* and *seen* about the 55-300 - there doesn't seem to be much doubt that the 70-300VR is the better of the 2 lenses in many ways (it's FX compatible, better build quality and slightly better image quality). Frankly I think the choice is very easy if the decision is just between those 2 lenses - get the Nikon 70-300VR. If you want a 70-300 option, you can also look at the also excellent Tamron 70-300VC - some swear that the Tamron is better/sharper than the Nikon. I'm not sure but owners of this lens rave about it like I've rarely seen with 3rd party lenses. Are you referring to the 18-105 or 18-55 when you ask about low-light performance? If so then neither lens will blow you away. While they are excellent lenses for the price - they are slow lenses too. Yes VR will help to some degree (i.e. will compensate for operator movement) there is no substitute for speed. VR will not help you freeze a moving subject but a speedy lens will allow for the faster shutter speeds required to do that. If you are using the kit lens in low light, you would be well advised to get an external flash unit to throw more light around and help you bump up your shutter speed. *one final thought on the 18-105 or 18-55: If you do end up getting the Nikon 70-300VR, the filter size of that lens is 67mm - the same size as the 18-105! The filter size of the 55-300 is 58mm and the 18-55 has a filter size of 52mm. My point is that you will be able to buy the same sized filters and swap them between the 18-105 and 70-300 - a nice advantage. A couple of my 70-300VR shots: D40 + 70-300VR [URL="http://nikonites.com/%3Ca%20href="][IMG]http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4851094193_953e4568cd_b.jpg[/IMG][/URL] and a squirrel shot (inspired by Curt! :)) D7000 + 70-300VR [URL="http://nikonites.com/%3Ca%20href="][IMG]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/5861714453_1a684cf9aa_b.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL="http://nikonites.com/%3Ca%20href="] [/URL] [/QUOTE]
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