Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR

Ultra-compact professional telephoto prime lens

Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 18
Durability 17
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 20053

Key Features

OPTICS Phase Fresnel (PF) element for reduced size and weight
APERTURE Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism for consistent exposure
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet focusing
STABILIZATION VR (Vibration Reduction) offering 4.5 stops of compensation
COATINGS Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare
CONSTRUCTION Fluorine coating on front element for easy cleaning
FOCUSING Internal focusing (IF) design with focus limiter switch
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Nikon FX and DX format DSLRs
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focus distance of 1.4 meters
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant professional build
MOUNT Nikon F-mount
FILTER 77mm filter thread size

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 300mm
Maximum Aperture f/4
Minimum Aperture f/32
Lens Construction 16 elements in 10 groups
Angle of View 8u00b010' (FX) / 5u00b020' (DX)
Minimum Focus Distance 1.4m (4.6ft)
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.24x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 77mm
Stabilization VR (Vibration Reduction)
Focus Motor Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Weight 755g
Dimensions 89mm x 147.5mm