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NIKON AF NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8 ED IF Telephoto Lens from Japan #2752
Detailed Specifications
-Brand: Nikon
-Model: AF NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8 IF-ED
-Lens Type: Super Telephoto Prime Lens
-Focal Length: 300mm
-Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
-Minimum Aperture: f/22
-Lens Mount: Nikon F Mount
-Format: 35mm / Full Frame FX
-Focus Type: Autofocus / Manual Focus
-Autofocus System: Camera Body-Driven AF
-Focusing System: Internal Focusing (IF)
-Optical Construction: 8 Elements in 6 Groups
-Optical Technology: ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass
-Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 3m / 9.8ft
-Angle of View: Approx. 8°10' on 35mm / FX Format
-Diaphragm Blades: 9
-Filter Size: 39mm Drop-In / Slip-In Filter
-Aperture Ring: Yes
-Vibration Reduction: No
-Tripod Collar: Built-In Rotating Tripod Collar
-Approx. Dimensions: 133mm Diameter × 255mm Length
-Approx. Weight: 2,700g
-Color: Black
-Made in Japan
この世代のAF 300mm f/2.8は8群6枚、最短撮影距離約3m、39mm差し込み式フィルター、約2.7kgとされています。
Professional Camera Store Comment
-This Nikon AF NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8 IF-ED is one of Nikon's classic professional super-telephoto lenses, combining exceptional optical performance, a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, and the solid construction expected from Nikon's professional telephoto lineup. The 300mm focal length provides excellent reach while maintaining a natural perspective, making this lens particularly attractive for photographers who specialize in sports, wildlife, motorsports, aviation, stage performances, and other distant subjects.
-The fast f/2.8 maximum aperture is one of the greatest advantages of this lens. Compared with slower telephoto lenses, the large aperture allows more light to reach the camera, helping photographers maintain faster shutter speeds in challenging lighting conditions. This is especially valuable when photographing fast-moving athletes, wildlife, birds, performances, or other subjects where motion blur needs to be minimized.
-The combination of a 300mm focal length and an f/2.8 aperture also produces excellent subject separation. The long focal length naturally compresses perspective, while the shallow depth of field available at f/2.8 can create beautifully smooth background blur. This makes the subject stand out clearly from the background and gives photographs the distinctive three-dimensional appearance associated with professional large-aperture telephoto lenses.
-Nikon's ED glass technology is designed to reduce chromatic aberration, which is particularly important in high-performance telephoto lenses. By controlling color fringing and optical aberrations, the lens is capable of producing strong sharpness, excellent contrast, and natural color reproduction. This optical performance is one of the main reasons Nikon's 300mm f/2.8 series became so highly regarded among professional photographers.
-The Internal Focusing (IF) system is another important feature. Focusing is accomplished by moving internal optical elements rather than extending the entire lens barrel. This helps maintain the overall balance of the lens during focusing and provides smoother handling when the lens is mounted on a tripod or monopod. It is a particularly useful design for sports and wildlife photography, where photographers frequently need to follow moving subjects.
-As a fixed-focal-length 300mm prime lens, this model is optimized specifically for its focal length rather than having to accommodate a wide zoom range. This allows the optical design to prioritize image quality, brightness, and rendering characteristics. Photographers who regularly shoot at approximately 300mm may appreciate the clarity, contrast, and subject isolation offered by a dedicated professional prime lens.
-The 300mm focal length is especially useful for photographing subjects that cannot easily be approached. From the sidelines of a sporting event, across a field, at a race circuit, or when photographing wildlife from a safe distance, the lens allows the photographer to fill the frame while maintaining an appropriate working distance. On Nikon DX-format cameras, the narrower field of view provides even greater apparent reach, making the lens particularly useful for distant subjects.
-The rendering of classic professional Nikon telephoto lenses is another major attraction. In addition to strong sharpness, these lenses are known for producing smooth transitions between in-focus and out-of-focus areas. The combination of telephoto compression and a large f/2.8 aperture can create very attractive backgrounds, making the lens useful not only for sports and wildlife but also for portraits, stage photography, and outdoor events.
-The substantial professional construction gives the lens a solid and reassuring feel during use. The built-in rotating tripod collar allows photographers to quickly switch between horizontal and vertical compositions while keeping the lens securely supported. With a lens of this size and weight, a tripod or monopod can provide a very comfortable and stable shooting setup for extended sessions.
-This lens also represents an important generation in Nikon's professional autofocus history. Nikon converted its established 300mm f/2.8 IF-ED design to autofocus during the 1980s, before the later AF-I and AF-S generations introduced motors inside the lens. As a result, this model offers the classic mechanical and optical character of Nikon's earlier professional telephoto lenses together with autofocus capability on compatible Nikon camera bodies.
-For sports photographers, the combination of 300mm reach and f/2.8 brightness is extremely useful for isolating athletes and maintaining high shutter speeds. For wildlife photographers, the focal length provides useful working distance while retaining excellent detail. For portrait and stage photographers, the strong compression and shallow depth of field can create dramatic images with beautifully separated backgrounds.
-The lens is particularly recommended for photographers who prioritize optical quality, aperture speed, and classic professional construction over compact size and light weight. Compared with smaller consumer telephoto zooms, a 300mm f/2.8 prime offers a significantly brighter maximum aperture and stronger control over depth of field, giving photographers greater creative flexibility in demanding situations.
-Another advantage of this lens is its ability to create a very distinctive telephoto look. At 300mm, backgrounds appear compressed and visually closer to the subject, which can simplify busy scenes and make compositions more powerful. When combined with the shallow depth of field at f/2.8, this effect can produce photographs with a strong professional appearance that is difficult to reproduce with slower lenses.
-For photographers who enjoy classic Nikon equipment, this lens also has considerable appeal as part of Nikon's professional F-mount heritage. The 300mm f/2.8 series has a long history within Nikon's professional system, and this autofocus generation represents an important step between Nikon's manual-focus super-telephoto lenses and the later AF-I and AF-S models. Nikon's own historical account notes that the 300mm f/2.8 line was developed around the demanding requirements of professional sports and news photographers.
-Overall, the Nikon AF NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8 IF-ED is an excellent choice for photographers looking for a classic professional Nikon super-telephoto prime with a bright f/2.8 aperture, ED glass, internal focusing, impressive subject separation, and robust professional construction. Its combination of reach, speed, optical performance, and distinctive rendering makes it particularly suitable for sports, wildlife, action, stage, portrait, motorsport, aviation, and outdoor photography.
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