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

Features
Specifications
Warranty Information

Features

Overview: The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens is a telephoto prime lens. It is optimized for FX-format cameras, but can be used with DX-format cameras. It is ideal for fashion, portraits, nature, wildlife, sports, action, photojournalism, and more. The lens comes with the HB-73 lens hood and the CL-M3 Semi-soft lens case.

Phase Fresnel: The lens features a Nikon-designed Phase Fresnel (PF) lens element, which compensates for chromatic aberration and ghosting when combined with ordinary glass lens elements. The PF lens element, which is based upon the Phase Fresnel lens, allows Nikon engineers to use fewer lens elements, resulting in a more compact and lightweight lens.

Vibration Reduction: Vibration Reduction improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. In this 300mm lens, Vibration Reduction creates a stabilizing effect equivalent to a shutter speed increase of 4.5 stops (in Normal mode). This is especially helpful for taking blur-free hand-held images in low light.

Silent Wave Motor (SWM): The exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM) enables fast, accurate, and quiet auto focus.

Focus Mode Switch: The Focus Mode switch on the barrel of the lens lets you \switch between focus modes: A/M and M/A. M/A is an auto focus mode that allows you to quickly override the auto focus by turning the focus ring. A/M (Auto-Priority Manual Mode) is primarily for auto focusing, but gives you an opportunity to adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring farther than when the mode is set to M/A.

Focus Limit Switch: The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm lens features a focus limit switch that allows you to focus quicker when your subjects will be within a narrow range. The switch has two positions: Full (to use the entire focus range) and ∞-3m (when your subject is always at a distance of at least 9.9 feet).

Diaphragm: The lens is equipped with a rounded 9-blade diaphragm.

Specifications

• Type of Lens: Type E AF-S lens with a built-in CPU
• Type of Mount: Nikon F-bayonet type
• Focal Length: 300mm
• Filter Diameter: 77mm
• Lens Construction: 16 elements in 10 groups (including 1 ED lens element, 1 Phase Fresnel (PF) lens element, and lens elements with Nano-Crystal or fluorine coatings)
• Closest Focus Distance: 4.6' (1.4m)
• Focusing Method: Nikon Internal Focusing (IF) system with AutoFocus controlled by a Silent Wave Motor, and a separate focus ring for manual focus
• Aperture Range: f/4 to f/32
• Angle of View: 8°10' FX format (5°20' DX format equivalent)
• Dimensions: Diameter=3.603" Length=6.13" (6.746" w/lens caps)
• Weight: approximately 26.6 ounces (1.7 pounds)

Warranty Information

Warranty Terms: Nikon offers a 1-year parts and labor warranty on this lens. An additional 4-year Extended Service Coverage is available at no charge if you register the product with Nikon within 10 days of purchase.