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nikon 70-300 versus 70-300 VR?
u say is better is the 70-300 vr worth more
If you've been shooting for many years and have honed their skills with long lenses handheld, then the ED 70-300 mm G lens will be fine. If you are just developing skills, VR lens will a cushion until they no longer need the help. Of course it goes without saying that in low light, virtual reality will help you control the camera movement at slow shutter slow, but will not help if the subject moves to take 1/15th second
nikon 70-300 mm