AF-S NIKKOR
300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Professional, fast-aperture super telephoto lens, now enhanced with Nikon VR II image stabilization and featuring Nano Crystal Coat, is an ideal choice for sports photography, live performance shooting, wildlife and more.

EISA 2010 Award
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Price$5,899.95*ESP

Supplied Accessories

  • 52mm filter holder
  • 52mm Nikon NC Filter
  • LN-1 strap
  • HK-30 Slip-on lens hood
  • CL-L1 semi-soft case
  • Slip-on Front lens cover
  • Rear lens cap

Key Features

Fast-aperture f/2.8 NIKKOR Super Telephoto
Wide aperture, professional telephoto performance, optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness for both FX and DX-format Nikon D-SLRs—perfect for action and sports photojournalism, wildlife photography and more.

Exclusive Nano Crystal Coat
Further reduces ghosting and internal flare for even greater image clarity.

Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Delivers fast, accurate and quiet autofocusing.

Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.

Rugged Construction
Featuring enhanced dust and moisture-resistance, magnesium die-cast barrel construction and a protective meniscus front lens.

Fully compatible with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II and TC-20E II (III) Teleconverters.

Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.

Three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at wide apertures.

Three Focus Modes
A/M mode joins the familiar M/A and M modes, enhancing AF control versatility with fast, secure switching between auto and manual focus to accommodate personal shooting techniques.

AF Memory Recall
Allows instant return to a predetermined point of focus.

Close Focusing to 7.2 feet
Focus to 7.2 feet in manual focus or 7.5 feet in autofocus, enabling striking image perspectives.

Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.

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*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

Specifications

  • Mount Type
    Nikon F-Bayonet
     
  • Focal Length
    300mm
     
  • Maximum Aperture
    2.8
     
  • Minimum Aperture
    22
     
  • Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
    5°20'
     
  • Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
    8°10'
     
  • Maximum Reproduction Ratio
    0.16x
     
  • Lens (Elements)
    11
     
  • Lens (Groups)
    8
     
  • Compatible Format(s)
    FX
    DX
    FX in DX Crop Mode
    35mm Film
     
  • VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
    Yes
     
  • Distance Information
    Yes
     
  • Nano Crystal Coat
    Yes
     
  • ED Glass (Elements)
    3
     
  • Super Integrated Coating
    Yes
     
  • Autofocus
    Yes
     
  • AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
    Yes
     
  • Internal Focusing
    Yes
     
  • Minimum Focus Distance
    7.5ft.(2.3m)AF / 7.22.2MF
     
  • Focus Mode
    Auto
    Manual
    Manual/Auto
    Auto/Manual
     
  • Filter Size
    52mm
     
  • Accepts Filter Type
    Slip-in
     
  • Dimensions
    (Approx.)4.9x10.5 in. (Diameter x Length)
    124x267.5mm (Diameter x Length)
     
  • Weight
    (Approx.)102.3 oz. (2900g)
     
  • Lens Case
    CL-L1
     
  • Lens Hood
    HK-30
     
  • Supplied Accessories
    • 52mm filter holder
    • 52mm Nikon NC Filter
    • LN-1 strap
    • HK-30 Slip-on lens hood
    • CL-L1 semi-soft case
    • Slip-on Front lens cover
    • Rear lens cap
     

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

**Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

*ESP (Estimated Selling Price) listed only as an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.

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Award Winner

2010-2011 EISA European Professional Lens award

The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) crowned the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II interchangeable lens with the 2010-2011 EISA European Professional Lens award. EISA was impressed with the 300mm lens’ three ED glass elements and Nano Crystal Coat. Highlighting its fast f/2.8 maximum aperture and Nikon’s VR II vibration reduction system, the EISA touted the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens “a guarantee of excellent image quality, even in the most difficult lighting conditions.”
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