Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF Ed VR Lens
DSLR Lenses - AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
DSLR Lenses - AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
DSLR Lenses - AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
DSLR Lenses - AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
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Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens [AU Version]
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
It's almost the AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VRII...only smaller and lighter.I own both and each has its place for different assignments.The AF-S 300mm f/4E is my go to lens for travel, hiking, vacations, or environments where a larger and heavier lens would be too intrusive or difficult to carry. The big brother AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VR II for everything/anything else (I shoot, sports, wildlife, now, after a 33-year career as a photojournalist).It takes the TC-14E III and TC-20E III teleconverters really well with a barely perceptible loss of image quality and slight slowing down of AF speed, especially in lower light.This is on Nikon Z9, Z7, and Z6 mirrorless bodies. It also works great on DSLR bodies, Nikon D3S, D4S, and D5, which I once shot with but now no longer ... MoreIt's almost the AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VRII...only smaller and lighter.I own both and each has its place for different assignments.The AF-S 300mm f/4E is my go to lens for travel, hiking, vacations, or environments where a larger and heavier lens would be too intrusive or difficult to carry. The big brother AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VR II for everything/anything else (I shoot, sports, wildlife, now, after a 33-year career as a photojournalist).It takes the TC-14E III and TC-20E III teleconverters really well with a barely perceptible loss of image quality and slight slowing down of AF speed, especially in lower light.This is on Nikon Z9, Z7, and Z6 mirrorless bodies. It also works great on DSLR bodies, Nikon D3S, D4S, and D5, which I once shot with but now no longer have.It even works well using a Monster Adapter on the Sony A1 (Yeah, blasphemy for some but there's no denying that the A1 is a phenomenal, small, pro camera that works beautifully as a combo with this lens).And that's really what the 300mm f/4E is all about. Being a sharp, reliable, tiny gem of a telephoto that can go with you everywhere, with a small form factor, yet delivering big on performance and image quality, no matter what body it's mounted to.I love this lens so much that I have now purchased it twice.My first one served me well for over eight years but was recently retired after taking a hit against a metal post while dodging a line drive.As stated at the beginning, it's not quite the AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VRII...but it's sooooo close considering its portability.When it comes to the images it can deliver, most folks won't even notice the "almost" factor.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I truly can't believe the following combination of traits simultaneously exist in this lens, but they do -Super sharp (right into the FF corners)Super lightweightCompactMinimal distortionI remember old (plastic) Fresnel lenses from the 60's and 70's - well this obviously ain't your father's Fresnel lens. Super clean images. What an amazing prime telephoto. Try one, you'll buy one.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I've had this for several months, using it with a D800 and a TC-14E III, in the role of a relatively lightweight combination primarily for wild birds in an urban environment and on insects that are easily spooked. Previously, I would rely on the 70-200mm f/4 + TC-14 EII for this role. This has occasionally also been used for lunar photography, but I would not pick this lens if that were my main motivation, as that for me that has less need for mobility and more reach would be quite reasonable. This is also one of the lenses I brought with me on a trip to Yellowstone, where it did not disappoint when dealing with wildlife from which one must keep a substantial distance. I find that the FOV of the 300mm f/4 + TC-14EIII combination is still wide enough that tracking ... MoreI've had this for several months, using it with a D800 and a TC-14E III, in the role of a relatively lightweight combination primarily for wild birds in an urban environment and on insects that are easily spooked. Previously, I would rely on the 70-200mm f/4 + TC-14 EII for this role. This has occasionally also been used for lunar photography, but I would not pick this lens if that were my main motivation, as that for me that has less need for mobility and more reach would be quite reasonable. This is also one of the lenses I brought with me on a trip to Yellowstone, where it did not disappoint when dealing with wildlife from which one must keep a substantial distance. I find that the FOV of the 300mm f/4 + TC-14EIII combination is still wide enough that tracking fairly fast birds in flight (think cliff swallows) is still doable without suffering too much rage, while narrow enough that I've can still get a fair bit of detail photographing a hovering hoverfly or a red-tail hawk well above me, at least with the resolution of the D800's sensor. The autofocus tracking of this combination is not particularly swift when it comes to initial target acquisition, but it is respectable for these purposes. It may have better performance with a newer body in this regard. The relatively modest weight means that it's possible to attempt tracking of fairly quick birds, and all the turning that entails, without tiring as quickly. It will still benefit from using a tripod when dealing with much more static subjects, and if you're *mostly* doing that then this is quite probably not the lens you should be looking for. The same applies if you find yourself needing to rapidly switch focal lengths repeatedly and you would rather not use the workaround of having a second body with a different lens mounted on it, since obviously this is a fixed focal-length lens.
| Fixed Focal Length | 300mm |
| Durability | Fluorine-coated lens front element |
| Included Accessories | HB-73 bayonet lens hood |
| Included Highlights | With Lens Hood |
| Magnification | 0.24xx |
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens [AU Version]
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Used Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR - Good
Delivery $43.03
Nikon AF-S 300mm f4 E PF ED VR (FX) Lens | Secondhand
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Near Mint Nikon Af-s Nikkor 300mm F/4e Vr Pf Phase Fresnel Telephoto
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens
Delivery $35.86
It's almost the AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VRII...only smaller and lighter.I own both and each has its place for different assignments.The AF-S 300mm f/4E is my go to lens for travel, hiking, vacations, or environments where a larger and heavier lens would be too intrusive or difficult to carry. The big brother AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VR II for everything/anything else (I shoot, sports, wildlife, now, after a 33-year career as a photojournalist).It takes the TC-14E III and TC-20E III teleconverters really well with a barely perceptible loss of image quality and slight slowing down of AF speed, especially in lower light.This is on Nikon Z9, Z7, and Z6 mirrorless bodies. It also works great on DSLR bodies, Nikon D3S, D4S, and D5, which I once shot with but now no longer ... MoreIt's almost the AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VRII...only smaller and lighter.I own both and each has its place for different assignments.The AF-S 300mm f/4E is my go to lens for travel, hiking, vacations, or environments where a larger and heavier lens would be too intrusive or difficult to carry. The big brother AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VR II for everything/anything else (I shoot, sports, wildlife, now, after a 33-year career as a photojournalist).It takes the TC-14E III and TC-20E III teleconverters really well with a barely perceptible loss of image quality and slight slowing down of AF speed, especially in lower light.This is on Nikon Z9, Z7, and Z6 mirrorless bodies. It also works great on DSLR bodies, Nikon D3S, D4S, and D5, which I once shot with but now no longer have.It even works well using a Monster Adapter on the Sony A1 (Yeah, blasphemy for some but there's no denying that the A1 is a phenomenal, small, pro camera that works beautifully as a combo with this lens).And that's really what the 300mm f/4E is all about. Being a sharp, reliable, tiny gem of a telephoto that can go with you everywhere, with a small form factor, yet delivering big on performance and image quality, no matter what body it's mounted to.I love this lens so much that I have now purchased it twice.My first one served me well for over eight years but was recently retired after taking a hit against a metal post while dodging a line drive.As stated at the beginning, it's not quite the AF-S 300mm f/2.8 VRII...but it's sooooo close considering its portability.When it comes to the images it can deliver, most folks won't even notice the "almost" factor.
I truly can't believe the following combination of traits simultaneously exist in this lens, but they do -Super sharp (right into the FF corners)Super lightweightCompactMinimal distortionI remember old (plastic) Fresnel lenses from the 60's and 70's - well this obviously ain't your father's Fresnel lens. Super clean images. What an amazing prime telephoto. Try one, you'll buy one.
I've had this for several months, using it with a D800 and a TC-14E III, in the role of a relatively lightweight combination primarily for wild birds in an urban environment and on insects that are easily spooked. Previously, I would rely on the 70-200mm f/4 + TC-14 EII for this role. This has occasionally also been used for lunar photography, but I would not pick this lens if that were my main motivation, as that for me that has less need for mobility and more reach would be quite reasonable. This is also one of the lenses I brought with me on a trip to Yellowstone, where it did not disappoint when dealing with wildlife from which one must keep a substantial distance. I find that the FOV of the 300mm f/4 + TC-14EIII combination is still wide enough that tracking ... MoreI've had this for several months, using it with a D800 and a TC-14E III, in the role of a relatively lightweight combination primarily for wild birds in an urban environment and on insects that are easily spooked. Previously, I would rely on the 70-200mm f/4 + TC-14 EII for this role. This has occasionally also been used for lunar photography, but I would not pick this lens if that were my main motivation, as that for me that has less need for mobility and more reach would be quite reasonable. This is also one of the lenses I brought with me on a trip to Yellowstone, where it did not disappoint when dealing with wildlife from which one must keep a substantial distance. I find that the FOV of the 300mm f/4 + TC-14EIII combination is still wide enough that tracking fairly fast birds in flight (think cliff swallows) is still doable without suffering too much rage, while narrow enough that I've can still get a fair bit of detail photographing a hovering hoverfly or a red-tail hawk well above me, at least with the resolution of the D800's sensor. The autofocus tracking of this combination is not particularly swift when it comes to initial target acquisition, but it is respectable for these purposes. It may have better performance with a newer body in this regard. The relatively modest weight means that it's possible to attempt tracking of fairly quick birds, and all the turning that entails, without tiring as quickly. It will still benefit from using a tripod when dealing with much more static subjects, and if you're *mostly* doing that then this is quite probably not the lens you should be looking for. The same applies if you find yourself needing to rapidly switch focal lengths repeatedly and you would rather not use the workaround of having a second body with a different lens mounted on it, since obviously this is a fixed focal-length lens.
I purchased this lens after several years of debate and am really glad I did, even though I shoot exclusively with Nikon Z series camera bodies. I've had a 300 f/4 Nikkor Af lens since the mid 90s but have rarely used it in the past 20 years due to its slow focus, noisy, and temperamental nature (especially with mirror less). I actually used it on a portrait shot yesterday with a young ballerina for a different perspective on my Z7ii. I was very pleased with its ability using the FTZ adapter under overcast lighting. My only problem was the longer focal length distance requirements as I had to rethink most of my positioning with my subject. Full length shots demanded much greater distances (duh) than my usual practice. Headshots were sharp as a tack though! Very pleased.
I like a zoom feature. I understand that really good optics will be lost in many zoom lenses. However, for my purposes, it was not ideal. Especially as I didn't have time to learn how it worked, properly. Next time, could there be a manual included, please? Or, even, before the lens arrives, could a person have access to a manual that might help in operation of the camera and lens? Thanks.
I was needing a small and light-ish telephoto to carry when I didn’t need my 70-200mm and not able to carry my 200-500mm, and this 300mm seemed to be the answer. I’ve been shooting it for a few weeks and so far the VR seems to be working fine, so that’s a relief. The only complaint is the contrast is not great at f/4, brighter areas tend to bloom a little into the darker areas, much improved at f/5.6 though. This is mainly noticeable in higher contrast areas, like white numbers on dark fabric or similar scenarios.
I was fully pleased with the 300 lens. It easily focused on subjects and the clarity was excellent. It was quite a bit better than any of my zoom lens. I really liked the vibration reduction. It was better than any other lens that I have. The light weight of the lens was wonderful. Excellent lens. The whole process was very professional and easily handled. Everything was packed well and it was easy to return. Thank you for such a great experience.
This is an exceptionally handy lens that's very compact and lightweight, let down only by somewhat slow autofocusing by modern telephoto standards (though still much better than previous Nikkors in the 300 f4 class).Optics are excellent. There's not much to be gained by stopping down, flare is very well controlled despite the fresnel element, and it's a blast to use. Not that it is perfect, though; I suspect my sample is decentered, yet only in that the sharpest point in the image is about 4mm or so down and to the left of the center. The design seems to take this in stride, and in practice you have to look very closely to discern differences between, say, the rightmost AF sensor point and the leftmost one even at minimum focus distance, and even then you will not ... MoreThis is an exceptionally handy lens that's very compact and lightweight, let down only by somewhat slow autofocusing by modern telephoto standards (though still much better than previous Nikkors in the 300 f4 class).Optics are excellent. There's not much to be gained by stopping down, flare is very well controlled despite the fresnel element, and it's a blast to use. Not that it is perfect, though; I suspect my sample is decentered, yet only in that the sharpest point in the image is about 4mm or so down and to the left of the center. The design seems to take this in stride, and in practice you have to look very closely to discern differences between, say, the rightmost AF sensor point and the leftmost one even at minimum focus distance, and even then you will not see it at all beyond about 8 feet. I am picky, and I still decided it wasn't worth sending in for warranty, I'll put it that way. I've since read that there's such a thing as lens designs that are tolerant of decentering and this is surely one.The VR is absolutely worth it. One thing to point out is that whereas a number of previous VR-Nikkor lenses penalized good handholding techniques and rewarded bad (the first generation 70-200 2.8 VR comes to mind), this one is decidedly the opposite. This will kill you with any weaknesses in technique. It's especially vulnerable to trouble, as is widely known, between about 1/80th and 1/160th of a second, and for the first year I owned the lens this was pretty much a no go area for me. Things have improved though. (This is with D800 bodies; some newer bodies reportedly deal with this better). Still, even with this problem area for VR, it's massively worth having over a non-VR model. In my experience the VR does not play well with the TC14E or TC14E II teleconverter so you may wish to consider that. (I have not tried it with the newer TC14E III model; as Nikon VR is impacted by optics, it's at least theoretically possible this could make a difference)Size and convenience can't be faulted; this is the size and weight of Nikon's 180/2.8 AF and significantly smaller than the 180/2.8 AIS from the manual focus era.Overall optical performance, even with the decentering I mentioned, decisively beats the already very good 70-300 4.5-5.6 AF-P, and essentially ties the outstanding 70-200 f2.8E at distance, and clearly beating this zoom close up.Focus breathing is a factor you'll want to consider. It's not as strong on this lens as the previous Nikkor 300/4 AF-S, and so that means, in practice, not as tight a crop at minimum focusing distance. Although this lens nominally focuses closer than the previous model the macro ratio isn't quite as good, because at MFD, while this is equivalent to maybe 380mm or so, the old one is closer to a 450mm equivalent. A problem for bird table crops of songbirds, a clear benefit for shooting video.Focus speed is the only significant drawback. It's a tad sluggish native, and obviously slow with a teleconverter. You will miss some action shots using a teleconverter because of this. If maximum focus speed is what you want in a Nikkor 300mm, you're going to have to suck it up for the size, weight and expense of one of the f2.8 lenses or the 180-400 zoom.Overall, this is what you'd call a killer product -- a lens that almost singlehandedly gives Nikon a major advantage over other brands. Other than the focus speed, which is really only an issue for sports and birds in flight, what you've got is three kilos of performance in a 760 gram package. In this day and age of everything from baggage weight limits to pushback against photographers who look too pro, this is a big plus.
I specifically bought this Nikon 300mm PF lens to be a 600mm lens using my Nikon TC-20E IIIteleconverter and the Nikon Z9 with FTZ II adapter as I wanted to use it for travel. It is light and handholdable rather than bring a heavy Nikon 180-600mm zoom lens. Upon receipt of the UPS package, Iimmediately tested it from my second floor guest room taking images of my neighbour doing hislandscaping and several birds on my backyard. The images are sharp but there are instances wherethe image is a bit blurry and I can attribute this to my technique which needs to be polished to capture images of fast moving objects.
I have been buying Nikon gear for 40 years and I thinklenses like this will eventually eliminate the need for more expensive lenses...Why spend $5500 for a 300mm 2.8 lens? Is that 1 stop worththe extra weight, size and expense? I think NOT. PERHAPS it's slightly sharper, but this 300mm 4.0 PF is tack sharp, there's not much room for improvement! PERHAPS it can focus slightly faster, but this 300mm PF focuses incredibly fast (D850 and D500), even with my 1.4 and 2.0 converters attached (It does struggle a little with the 2.0 in low light).I struggled more with the thought of giving up my zoomlenses (80-400mm and 200-500mm) than I did with giving up the speed of larger glass. I like to have the option to compose my shot the way a zoom allows. However, when ... MoreI have been buying Nikon gear for 40 years and I thinklenses like this will eventually eliminate the need for more expensive lenses...Why spend $5500 for a 300mm 2.8 lens? Is that 1 stop worththe extra weight, size and expense? I think NOT. PERHAPS it's slightly sharper, but this 300mm 4.0 PF is tack sharp, there's not much room for improvement! PERHAPS it can focus slightly faster, but this 300mm PF focuses incredibly fast (D850 and D500), even with my 1.4 and 2.0 converters attached (It does struggle a little with the 2.0 in low light).I struggled more with the thought of giving up my zoomlenses (80-400mm and 200-500mm) than I did with giving up the speed of larger glass. I like to have the option to compose my shot the way a zoom allows. However, when you really think about it, this is the digital age. As long as you capture the main subject in your image, you can use photo editing software to composethe image. Think about it, what's the first thing we do with all our photo files these days - load them into a photo editor. We load these huge 47 meg RAW images (D850) into a photo editor where we can CROP them how we want (who needs a zoom), compensate exposure, REDUCE NOISE and sharpen them how we want (whoneeds the larger glass).The advantages of the more expensive lenses are gettingharder and harder to justify. This $2000 lens is an incredible value! Comparing it to my 80-400mm (a $2500 lens), it focuses much faster AND the 80-400mm doesn't work very well with either of my converters. I always thought my 80-400mm was pretty darn sharp, but this 300mm is noticeably sharper - the difference may not blow your mind, but it is without a doubt sharper! It is MUCH lighter and MUCH smaller than a 80-400mm or 300mm 2.8, even with theconverters attached. Honestly, after just a few weeks of use, I see that this is a bigger plus that I imagined it would be - maybe I don't have the hand strength/size of the next guy, but I can maneuver this lighter/smaller rig so much easier when I need to quickly change settings and the lighter load on my neck is an added bonus!The only other thing I want to share is my difficultychoosing between the 300mm 4.0 PF and the 500mm 5.6 PF. I was afraid the 300mm wouldn't be long enough and I would regret not getting the 500mm. It's a tough decision, but I think I may have made the right choice. When I need more reach, I have a 1 stop advantage over the 500mm 5.6 PF and my 1.4 and 2.0 converters work very well with this 300mm. If the images are any less sharp with the converters it is very very slight and if I don't want to lose a stop with the 1.4 converter, I can switch to my D500 and take advantage of the 1.5x multiplier. If I need less reach, I occasionally need tostep back, but you know what, even with my 80-400mm zoom I often need to step back (because of its minimum focus distance), so it was more instinctual to step back than I thought it would be. In contrast, I watched a fellow photographer walk around with the 500mm PF attached to a D500. It spent most of the day hanging from her neck while she used her other camera/lens, she was usually too close to use that 750mm equivalent combo! I think the 500mm may be too long for many situations, I think a 400mm PF might be the perfect all purpose light weight telephoto - but it doesn't exist!
| Fixed Focal Length | 300mm |
| Durability | Fluorine-coated lens front element |
| Included Accessories | HB-73 bayonet lens hood |
| Included Highlights | With Lens Hood |
| Magnification | 0.24xx |
