Nikon 300mm f2.8D ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor Telephoto Lens

Product Description

Nikon 300mm f2.8D ED-IF AF-S VR Nikkor Telephoto Lens

• Very lightweight Magnesium die-cast construction body design (9.7 lbs.) with tripod mounting foot. Easier to carry and handle under demanding action conditions.
• Exclusive Nikon Silent Wave Motor provides ultra-high-speed and accurate autofocus along with super-quiet operation. Fast, precise and accurate, this Nikon technology adds significantly to picture taking performance.
• M/A mode provides instant switching from autofocus to manual focus with virtually no time lag, even during AF servo operation. A quick touch-up on focus without delay or slack response can make the difference between crisp sharpness, or just slightly out of focus.
• Optical design features three high performance Extra Low (ED) Dispersion optical glass elements to control secondary chromatic aberrations. Produces very sharp and high contrast images throughout the focusing range and at every f/stop.. Legendary ED glass ensures crisply sharp focusing throughout the color spectrum.
• Closest focusing distance during AF operation is approx. 11.4 feet; provides reproduction ratio of 0.13. Dramatic close-up portraits that reveal details and textures are within the close-up range of this lens.
• Focal length: 400mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8
• Lens construction: 11 Elements in 9 groups
• Close focus distance: Approx. 11.4 feet
• Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.13
• No. of diaphragm blades: 9 blades
• Aperture: f/2.8~f22
• Picture Angle: 4º
• Filter attachment size: 52mm
• Hood: HK-27 (included)
• Included Accessories:
  • CT-402 Trunk Case
  • HK-27 Hood
  • LN-1 Strap
  • 52mm Filter Holder
  • Gel Filter Holder
  • Front cover
  • Rear cap
• Dimensions: 6.3" x 13.9"
• Weight: Approx 9.7 lbs.

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• Super Fast Telephoto AF-S Lens with Vibration Reduction and new Nano-Crystal AR coat.
• Nikon's exclusive Silent Wave Motor enables ultra-high speed autofocusing with exceptional accuracy and powerful super-quiet operation.
• Vibration Reduction (VR) technology offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops faster. In addition, active vibration mode selection possible for use in active situations such as a moving boat, car or plane and provides VR performance with Automatic detection of panning
• VR On/Off mode available.
• Internal Focusing (IF) design for smoother focusing
• Exceptionally high optical performance; compatible with both 35mm and digital SLR models
• Three ED glass elements effectively compensates for magnification and virtually eliminate chromatic aberration Meniscus protective glass element to overcome internal reflections from digital imaging sensor
• Focus Mode switch enables quick response to changing situations with quick-switching between M/A (Manual-Priority Autofocus) and M (Manual Focus) modes. AF operation switch enables easy selection of settings
• Focus Preset function instantly recalls a preset focal point
• Focus Limiter switch limits AF-servo movement to a selected shooting distance range
• Compatibility with Nikon's TC-14EII (1.4x), new TC-17EII (1.7x), and TC-20EII (2.0x) teleconverters extends the flexibility and total reach of the lens to as long as 600mm when mounted on a 35mm film SLR, and the same angle of view as a 900mm when mounted on a Nikon D-SLR camera.