Nikon 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED AF-S VR Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007LHVEU
• Item model number: B0007LHVEU
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Super-fast, super-quiet lens using Nikon's Silent Wave motor technology.

Compact super-telephoto lens for travel, sports, wildlife, and stock photography.

M/A switch for fast transitions from AF to manual focus.

No power drain when manually focusing.

Compatible with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II, and TC-20E II teleconverters, AF operation only with TC14E II.

Product Description

Super Fast Telephoto AF-S Lens with Vibration Reduction and new Nano-Crystal AR coat. Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation. Vibration Reduction (VR) technology offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops faster. In addition, active vibration mode selection possible for use in active situations such as a moving boat, car or plane and provides VR performance with Automatic detection of panning. Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing. Exceptionally high optical performance; compatible with both 35mm and digital SLR models. Three ED glass elements effectively compensates for magnification and virtually eliminate chromatic aberration Meniscus protective glass element to overcome internal reflections from digital imaging sensor.Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations with quick-switching between M/A (Manual-Priority Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus) modes. AF operation switch enables easy selection of settings. Focus Preset function instantly recalls a preset focal point. Focus Limiter switch limits AF-servo movement to a selected shooting distance range.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Lens!, February 11, 2008

By	Brett L. Colvin "Threshershark" (UT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The price tag on this lens is steep, but I needed something that would track birds in flight during uncertain lighting conditions hand held, and still provide sharp images. This lens is about the largest Nikon prime that doesn't require the support of a monopod or tripod. I use it with a Nikon TC17eII, and have found perhaps a very slight softening wide open at f/4.8, but no noticeable degradation if stopped down at all. Even wide open it produces amazingly sharp images w/ the TC! This combo produces a 510mm f/4.8 for much less investment than a 500mm f/4, and it can be hand held.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding bokeh, strong colors, April 19, 2009

By	Julie Neal (Sanibel Island, Fla.) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

My family just spent two weeks with this lens photographing wildlife, hand-holding it all day. It does get heavy after a few hours, but except for a sore shoulder or two we have nothing to complain about. My daughter, 15, held it better than her parents, so we gave her the bird work. For me, the value of the lens lies in the quality of the blur it creates. Much like the similar Nikon 600mm, it will frame your subjects in an abstract setting that is as smooth as a watercolor painting. Also, no other lens I've used takes advantage of that "C" autofocus setting so well. For example, we were able to shoot grazing antelope from the back of bouncy, moving truck and get the fur in focus in every shot.

16 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Lens, August 8, 2008

By	A. J. Davies - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An amazing lens by any standard. Sharp as a tack, Ultra quick AF, beautiful Bokeh wide open. Fabulous and expensive. Oh and don't buy it off Amazon, get it from B&H.