Hi all,
I am looking to buy a Nikon AFS lens for my Nikon D5100. As of now, the only two options available are the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR and Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Specs: Digital Photography Review
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Overview: Digital Photography Review
I wonder if the 70-300 mm is the obvious choice, but then again it was released in 2006, while the 55-300 was released in 2010. Which one would you recommend for wildlife photography? I will be staying at a private lodge and birding is not a priority.
Many thanks!!
P.S.: I should mention that I have a low budget ($250 max) and time constraints (I leave in 4 days) and these two are the only options available in my city at the moment.