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AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED

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ED SIC IF D SWM M/A

A light, compact AF-S telephoto lens



2000 Release






Main Features


  • High optical performance even with a teleconverter attached
  • ED glass elements for high-resolution and high-contrast images
  • 1.45m closest focusing
  • M/A mode allows rapid switching between autofocus and manual operation
  • Nine-blade rounded diaphragm achieves a natural blur for out-of-focus elements




Specifications






Lens construction

10 elements in 6 groups (2 ED glass elements)

Picture angle

8°10' [5°20' with Nikon digital cameras (Nikon DX format)]

Number of diaphragm blades

9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop

32

Closest focusing distance

1.45m

Maximum reproduction ratio

1/3.7

Macro focusing

N/A

Focus-limit switch:

Available

M/A mode

Available

Focus lock button

Available

Weight (approx.):

1,440g (1,300g without tripod mounting foot)

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)

90×222.5 mm

Lens cap

Snap-on

Lens hood

Built-in

Lens case

CL-M2 (supplied)

Tripod collar

Does have (rotatable)

External front filter attachment frame

Does not rotate

External front filter

77mm

Slip-on filter

N/A

Built-in/rear filter

N/A

Circular polarizing filter

Usable.

Circular polarizing filter II

Usable, even with built-in lens hood.

TC-20E/20E II

Usable, but autofocusing is not possible.

TC-17E I

Usable, but autofocusing is not possible.

TC-14E/14E II

Usable.

AF-3

Usable, but slight vignetting may occur at infinity and macro settings. (2)

AF-4

Usable. (5): ( ) Indicates maximum number of usable hoods (HN-36 for AF-3/HN-37 for AF-4).

Infrared compensation scale
N/A

Supplied accessories

77mm Snap-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Semi-soft Case CL-M2

Aperture ring

Does have

Distance scale

Does have

Material of bayonet ring

Metal

Note:




MTF Chart




Spatial Frequencies S: Sagittal M: Meridional
10 lines/mm
30 lines/mm

How to read the MTF chart




Lens Construction




: Aspherical lens elements : Super ED glass elements
: ED glass elements  




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