Nikon’s 70-300mm f/4-5.6E is a seriously flexible telephoto zoom. Perfect for a wide range of applications including travel, wildlife, and sports photography, the Nikon 70-300mm’s well crafted optics and crazy good 4.5 stops of vibration reduction allow you to shoot handheld even at the long end. This lens is also a great choice to rent if you’re going on a trip and you’re looking for a lens that won’t take up too much room in your bag or weigh you down. Also capable of shooting video, the P motor drive allows for quiet, accurate, and quick focusing. Unlike a lot of zooms that will telescope while zooming, this lens is able only move internal pieces, allowing the outside dimensions to remain constant.