Name: Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 349
Rating: 3.0 (7 reviews)

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4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
incredibly sharp and remarkably compact and

built-in image stabilization
The aperture ring has also gone missing
The front lens element does not rotate on focus

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 16
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 300 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Normal, Telephoto

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

solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
incredibly sharp and remarkably compact and
super-fast auto focus and effective image stabilization
good for 3 stops
overall build quality is very good the lens feels solid yet lightweight in the hand
it works well
sharp
sharp
sharp even wide open
This lens also focuses accurately and quickly
Fast
light
sharp
and takes great 300 mm photos
the lens handles amazingly well
The lens was so light and easy to hand-hold

built-in image stabilization
The aperture ring has also gone missing
The front lens element does not rotate on focus
suffers from a fairly heavy dose of corner shading
Nikkor 300mm f4E is not a macro lens
The lens reverses for storage on the lens
Nikon 300mm /4 is still available on store shelves
this was only noticeable on horizontal lines
not vertical lines
There are no depth-of-field or infrared index indicators
you still must keep your hands completely off the lens itself
the lens does not have a built-in hood
the rear element is not very close to the mount
reducing internal lens element reflections and reduction of ghosting and flare
lacks image stabilization
300mm feels a bit short for a lot of the shots
Nano Crystal Coat reduces images and light flecks effectively
Vignetting is noticeably present at the largest aperture
tends to show nasty flare in backlight conditions
blur is a result of the mirror slap of these cameras
users still complain about blurred images

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

Lens type	Normal Telephoto
Lens mount	Nikon AF-S

Aperture max	4
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Fixed
Elements	16
Groups	10
Special elements / coatings	1 ED element 1 Phase fresnel element Fluorine coating Nano Crystal coating

Weight	26.63 oz
Diameter	3.5 in
Length	5.81 in
Filter size	3.03 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 300
Maximum magnification	4.2 x
4.5 stops	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	1.4
Distance scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	yes
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Nikon - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.5

Based on 6 reviews

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Published: 08.04.2015

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Review | Photography Blog

4.5

The new AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR is the world's lightest 300mm full-frame fixed-focal-length AF lens. Nearly 30% shorter and 1.5 lbs. lighter than its predecessor, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR uses Phase Fresnel optical technology to help correct chromatic aberration and reduce the overall size and weight of the lens. Read our in-depth Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR review.

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Published: 06.01.2015

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