The Nikon 70-300mm AF G lens has limited compatibility with a D5300 DSLR. A compatibility chart is shown here. Nikon's AF lenses do not have a built in motor for auto-focusing. They rely on a Nikon's internal electronics to focus. If your DSLR does not have electronic contacts along the body mount, it will not focus with this lens.
To guarantee your camera will work with these lenses, look to purchase an AF-S or AF-P lens. For instance, the Nikon 70-300mm AF-P G lens works perfectly with Nikon D5300 cameras.
Will Nikon 70-300mm AF G work on a Nikon D5300 digital camera?
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