Nikon 300mm F4D AF-S IF-ED 

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4.9
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Thursday, 20 December 2007
Average user rating: 4.9 
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Overview

A light, compact AF-S telephoto lens


2000 Release


Main Features



  • High optical performance even with a teleconverter attached
  • ED glass elements for high-Resolution and high-Contrast images
  • 1.45m closest focusing
  • M/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual operation
  • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural Blur for out-of-focus elements

Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications
Lens Type: Prime
IS / VR / OS: None
Min Focal length (mm): 300
Max Focal Length (mm): 300
Number of Elements: 10
Element Groups: 6
Max Aperture: 2.8
Minimum Aperture: 32
Diaphragm Blades: 9
Closest Focus Distance (m): 1.45
Filter Type: Screw In
Filter Diameter (mm): 77
Diameter at widest (mm): 90
Lens Length (mm): 222
Weight (g): 1440

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Editor review : Nikon 300mm F4D AF-S IF-ED
Overall rating (weighted)
1.0
Sharpness
1.0
Build Quality
1.0
AF Speed
1.0
Value for Money
1.0
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User Lens Reviews

Average user rating from: 3 user(s)

Overall rating (weighted)
4.9
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.7
 

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

rivals much more expensive lenses . . ., Sunday, 02 September 2007


Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
Nikon's 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S telephoto lens is a excellent value and an excellent choice for shooting Sports, wildlife and portraits. At 3.17 lbs., it is very mobile and easy to hand hold. With extra low Dispersion "ED" glass and fast, silent Internal Focusing, it is capable of producing photos that rival much more expensive lenses. When coupled with teleconverters, focus is not as sure and some shots may be missed while autofocus is hunting for the subject. For those needing additional range, after November 2007 Nikon will be introducing three new fast autofocus vibration reduction "VR II" super telephoto lenses:
AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR, AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR and AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Great Lens, Thursday, 22 June 2006


Overall rating (weighted)
5.0
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
5.0
This is a superb lens, without the bulk or the much higher cost of the f/2.8 version. With the money you'll save, you can buy a replacement tripod collar for the lens from Kirk Enterprises, which is a vast improvement over the somewhat flimsy collar which comes with the lens.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Superb 300mm f4 Nikon telephoto lens, Friday, 15 July 2005


Overall rating (weighted)
4.8
Sharpness
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
AF Speed
5.0
Value for Money
4.0
This is the latest version of the Nikon 300mm f4 ED Nikkor lens, which is surprisingly relatively light and barely hand-holdable. Those photographers who don't need the additional speed or bulk of the 300mm f2.8 Nikkor, will find this lens quite reliable for nature, landscape, and especially, sports photography. In its latest incarnation, the 300mm f4 ED Nikkor now can focus very fast and accurately, due to Nikon's Silent Wave autofocusing technology. Without question, this is one of the finest 300mm lenses available now. If I was still using Nikon equipment, I wouldn't hesitate adding this lens to my kit.
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