Nikon Nikkor AF 300mm f/4 ED Lens
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Lens Overview — Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED
Key Features — Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED
300mm f/4 Prime Telephoto: A fixed 300mm focal length with a maximum f/4 aperture gives wildlife and sports shooters meaningful reach while keeping the lens lighter and more affordable than faster super-telephoto alternatives.
ED Optical Elements: Extra-low Dispersion glass reduces chromatic aberration and color fringing, which is particularly noticeable at longer telephoto focal lengths.
Autofocus with MF Override: Supports both autofocus and manual focus modes, allowing quick switching between AF tracking and precise manual adjustments in the field.
Nikon F Mount: Native Nikon F mount ensures full compatibility across a wide range of Nikon DSLR bodies, including both full-frame FX and APS-C DX sensor formats.
APS-C Crop Advantage: On a DX body, the 1.5x crop factor delivers an effective 450mm field of view, making this lens especially useful for bird and wildlife photographers who need extra reach.
Included Tripod Collar: A rotating tripod collar ships as standard, and the lens is documented as compatible with upgraded third-party replacements from Kirk and Really Right Stuff for improved build quality and Arca-Swiss compatibility.
Description — Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED
The Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED is a prime telephoto lens with a focal length of 300mm and a maximum aperture of f/4. It incorporates ED (Extra-low Dispersion) optical elements, as explicitly noted in the specifications, to help control chromatic aberration at telephoto distances. The lens supports both autofocus (AF) and manual focus (MF) and ships with a tripod collar, which is compatible with third-party options from Kirk and Really Right Stuff (RRS).
It has been used with Nikon bodies in both full-frame (FX) and APS-C (DX) formats, including the D700, D300, D7000, D7100, and D90. Teleconverter users will find noted compatibility with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-14E III, TC-20E III (2x), and the Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 1.4x, with the effective aperture becoming f/5.6 with a 1.4x converter attached — and f/8 recommended for sharpest results. Recommended shooting support includes tripod, monopod, remote cable release, and mirror lock-up.
Pros — Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED
- ✓Maximum aperture of f/4 provides solid light intake for a 300mm prime telephoto
- ✓ED (Extra-low Dispersion) optical elements are explicitly included to address chromatic aberration
- ✓Supports both autofocus and manual focus modes
Cons — Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED
- ✗No image stabilization listed in specifications
- ✗Mount type is not specified in the product data, requiring buyers to verify compatibility
- ✗Effective aperture of f/5.6 with a 1.4x teleconverter is noted as suboptimal for sharpness; f/8 is recommended, reducing light further
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