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

Ultra-compact professional telephoto prime lens

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
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LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 17
Price 13
Usability 18
Brand Nikon
Model 20050

Key Features

OPTICS Phase Fresnel (PF) element for reduced size and chromatic aberration
APERTURE Electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism for consistent exposure control
AUTOFOCUS Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for fast, quiet focusing
STABILIZATION Vibration Reduction (VR) offering up to 4.5 stops of compensation
COATING Nano Crystal Coat to reduce ghosting and flare
FOCUSING Internal focusing (IF) design with focus limiter switch
BUILD Weather-sealed construction with fluorine-coated front element
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Nikon F-mount FX and DX cameras
DIAPHRAGM 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MINIMUM FOCUS 1.4m (4.6ft) minimum focus distance
FILTER SIZE 77mm front filter thread
WEIGHT Extremely lightweight at approximately 755g
TELECONVERTER Compatible with Nikon TC-14E, TC-17E, and TC-20E series

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

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present VR system
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 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 8u00b0 10' (FX) / 5u00b0 20' (DX)
Minimum Focus 1.4m
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.24x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Filter Size 77mm
Stabilization VR (4.5 stops)
Focus Motor SWM
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 755g
Dimensions 89mm x 147.5mm