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Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/9 M Copal 1 Lens

The Nikon 300mm f/9 is a 300mm f/9 lens designed for Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount cameras. Used copies start from $638.18 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.

Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/9 M Copal 1 Lens

Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/9 M Copal 1 Lens

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Nikon Nikkor 300mm f9 M Copal 1 Lens

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Product Highlights

  • 300mm focal length for large format cameras
  • f/9 maximum aperture for controlled depth of field
  • Copal 1 shutter for precise exposure control
  • Compact and lightweight design

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Lens Overview — Nikon 300mm f/9

The Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/9 M Copal 1 is a large format prime lens built for technical and view cameras, mounting via a standard lens board. With a fixed focal length of 300mm and a maximum aperture of f/9, this lens is designed for the deliberate, measured workflow that large format photography demands. It is a manual focus only lens, with no autofocus or image stabilization, which is entirely in keeping with the large format tradition where focus is confirmed on a ground glass.

The lens is housed in a Copal 1 shutter — a detail reflected in the product title — and is compatible with technical camera systems via a lens board mount. At 600g, it has a solid, substantial build that reflects its professional large format heritage. The telephoto focal length of 300mm makes it well suited to subjects where compression and reach are desirable, such as landscapes, architectural details, and field studio work.

No filter thread size is specified in the available data. This is a purely manual, precision instrument intended for photographers who value controlled, methodical image-making over speed.

Key Features — Nikon 300mm f/9

300mm Large Format Prime: Fixed 300mm focal length delivers telephoto compression well suited to landscapes, architectural details, and field studio work on large format systems.

Copal 1 Leaf Shutter: Built-in Copal 1 shutter allows flash sync at all speeds and provides precise mechanical exposure control directly in the lens.

f/9 Maximum Aperture: A maximum aperture of f/9 is typical for large format telephoto lenses at this focal length, balancing image circle coverage with compact construction.

Lens Board Mount: Mounts via a standard lens board, ensuring broad compatibility with most technical and view cameras that accept Copal 1-sized boards.

Manual Focus Design: Focus is set manually and confirmed on a ground glass, consistent with the precise, deliberate workflow that large format photography demands.

600g Solid Build: At 600g, the lens has a substantial, professional-grade construction suited to studio and field use on a supported view camera.

Lens Specifications — Nikon 300mm f/9

Nikon 300mm f/9 full specifications
SpecDetail
Use CasesLandscape, Architecture, Studio
Lens TypePrime
FormatLarge Format
Zoom/PrimePrime
Focal Length300mm
Maximum Aperturef/9
Camera SystemLarge Format
Lens MountLens Board (Technical Camera)
AutofocusNo
Focus TypeManual
Image StabilizationNone
Weight600g

Description — Nikon 300mm f/9

The Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/9 M Copal 1 is a large format prime lens with a fixed 300mm telephoto focal length and a maximum aperture of f/9. It is a manual focus only lens with no autofocus and no image stabilization, designed for the careful, ground-glass-based workflow of technical camera photography. The lens mounts via a Lens Board (Technical Camera) mount, making it compatible with large format technical camera systems.

Weighing 600g, it has a substantial feel appropriate to its professional large format application. The Copal 1 shutter referenced in the product name is a widely recognized shutter standard in large format photography. This lens suits photographers working in landscape, architecture, or studio disciplines who require a reliable telephoto option for their large format system.

Pros — Nikon 300mm f/9

  • ✓Fixed 300mm telephoto focal length offers consistent framing for large format work
  • ✓Maximum aperture of f/9 is standard for large format telephotos at this focal length
  • ✓Designed for technical camera systems via lens board mount — broad compatibility with large format bodies

Cons — Nikon 300mm f/9

  • ✗Maximum aperture of f/9 limits use in lower light conditions
  • ✗Manual focus only — no autofocus capability
  • ✗No image stabilization

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Frequently Asked Questions — Nikon 300mm f/9

What cameras is this lens compatible with?+
This lens is designed for technical camera systems and mounts via a lens board, as indicated in the specifications. It is categorized as a large format lens, so it is intended for use with large format and technical camera bodies that accept standard lens boards.
Does this lens have autofocus?+
No. The specifications confirm that autofocus is not supported and the focus type is listed as Manual only. Users will need to focus using the camera's ground glass or other manual focusing method.
What is the maximum aperture of this lens?+
The maximum aperture is f/9, as listed in the specifications. This is a fixed prime lens with a focal length of 300mm.
How heavy is this lens?+
According to the specifications, this lens weighs 600g.
Does this lens include image stabilization?+
No. The specifications explicitly list image stabilization as None, so there is no optical or electronic stabilization in this lens.

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