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The 300mm f/2.8G AF-S ED VR II is Nikon’s version of the 300 f/2.8 telephoto lens. It is, simply, as good as it gets. Key features include:
Improved, three-stop vibration reduction
Fast, nearly silent autofocus
Focus limiting and focus-preset recall
Nine-blade aperture
Advanced Focusing. The Nikon 300mm f/2.8G AF-S ED VR II has superbly fast focusing with focus limiting and focus-preset recall functions are ideal for sport shooters.
High-Quality Optics. It also has a three-stop vibration reduction with automatic detection of panning, three ED elements to eliminate chromatic aberration and internal reflections, and Nano-Crystal coating to enhance optical performance.
Our lenses do not come with a tripod plate, please rent one here if you need one.
PLEASE NOTE:
Unlike our other lenses, the super telephoto lenses will be shipped in Tenba soft cases which can be used to transport the lens during your rental period.
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Focal Length
300mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Format
FX/35mm
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
5°20'
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
8°10'
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
0.16x
Lens Elements
11
Lens Groups
8
Compatible Format(s)
FX
DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
35mm Film
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Yes
Diaphragm Blades
9
Distance Information
Yes
Nano Crystal Coat
Yes
ED Glass Elements
3
Super Integrated Coating
Yes
Autofocus
Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
Yes
Internal Focusing
Yes
Minimum Focus Distance
7.5 ft. (2.3m)7.22.2
Focus Mode
Auto
Manual
Auto/Manual
Auto/Manual
Filter Size
52mm
Accepts Filter Type
Slip-in
Dimensions
(Approx.) 4.9x10.5 in. (Diameter x Length)
124x267.5mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight
(Approx.) 102.3 oz. (2900g)