AF-S VR Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED

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Telephoto with SWM and VR system for serious sports photographers

2005 Release

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Main Features

VR operation offers the equivalent of using a shutter speed 3 stops (eight times) faster*
Two VR modes are available; Normal and Active
ED glass elements for a lower refractive index and reduced dispersion
Nano Crystal Coat deposited lenses ensure fine, clear images under any shooting conditions
SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet high-speed autofocus
M/A mode for quick switching between autofocus and manual focus operation
Meniscus protective lens for reducing ghost reglection
Dust and Waterproof rubber sealing mount
Exceptionally high optical performance with both 35mm and digital SLR models

*As determined by Nikon performance tests.

Specifications



Lens construction		11 elements in 8 groups (3 ED glass and 2 Nano Crystal Coat deposited lens elements), as well as 1 meniscus protective lens

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

Number of diaphragm blades		9 (rounded)

Minimum f/stop		22

Closest focusing distance		2.3m in AF mode (2.2m in MF mode)

Maximum reproduction ratio		1/6.4

Macro focusing		N/A

Focus-limit switch:		Available

M/A mode		Available

Focus lock button		Available

Weight (approx.):		2,870g

Dimensions (approx.) (from the camera’s lens mounting flange)		124×267.5 mm

Lens cap		Slip-on

Lens hood		HK-30 (supplied)

Lens case		CL-L1 (supplied)

Tripod collar		Does have (rotatable)

External front filter attachment frame		N/A

External front filter		N/A

Slip-on filter		52mm

Built-in/rear filter		N/A

Circular polarizing filter		Only the dedicated Slip-in circular polarizing filter C-PL1L (optional) is usable.

Circular polarizing filter II		N/A

TC-20E/20E II		Usable.

TC-17E I		Usable.

TC-14E/14E II		Usable.

AF-3		N/A

AF-4		N/A

Infrared compensation scale		N/A

Supplied accessories		Slip-on front lens cap, Rear lens cap LF-1, Slip-on Lens Hood HK-30, Semi-soft Case CL-L1, Slip-on filter holder, 52mm screw-in NC filter, Strap LN-1

Aperture ring		N/A

Distance scale		Does have

Material of bayonet ring		Metal
Note: VR operation works with the Nikon F6, F5, F100, F80, F75, F65, D3, D700, D2-series, D1-series, D300, D200, D100, D90, D80, D70-series, D60, D50 and D40-series.

MTF Chart

Lens Construction

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