Best Nikon zoom lens for a lower budget?

Zack
I currently own the 35mm 1.8 on a crop sensor camera, so its actually more like 50mm. I need a lens that compliments it. I also own the kit lens. I need a zoom for quicker photography of wildlife.

qrk
Nikon makes a 55-300mm lens for $400.

Ben
I agree with qrk although if you camera will autofocus on it the 70-300mm af-g is a dirt cheap option.
(cameras the 70-300mm af-g will NOT autofocus on:
d40, d40x, d60, d3000, d3100, d3200, d5100.d…
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