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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 426544" data-attributes="member: 12257">The 55-300 isn't bad, but the 70-300 is just enough better.  It's a little faster to lock on with auto-focus, a little sharper in a wider range, and full sized, so if you ever go to FX in the future, this lens will go with you.  Plus, it gives you instant override with the manual focus ring without having to flip a switch like on the 55-300.  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I bought mine as a factory refurb, 1 year warranty, so got a good lens for a good price!  Just make sure you get the VR version and not one of the older versions!</blockquote>