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Review Summary
2024-05-29T08:39:20
I specifically bought this Nikon 300mm PF lens to be a 600mm lens using my Nikon TC-20E III teleconverter and the Nikon Z9 with FTZ II adapter as I wanted to use it for travel. It is light and hand holdable rather than bring a heavy Nikon 180-600mm zoom lens. Upon receipt of the UPS package, I immediately tested it from my second floor guest room taking images of my neighbour doing his landscaping and several birds on my backyard. The images are sharp but there are instances where the 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.
Edwin F.
2023-01-19T17:03:50
The shots I get with this lens are so good as to be unbelievable they were shot with a 300mm lens. You can focus so close, it's like having a 300mm macro lens. I use it on a D810. I had some problems initially, especially with a 2x teleconverter (focus breathing). But I just updated the camera's firmware, and now I actually prefer to have the 300mm on the camera for outdoor work. I really don't lugging more than I need. And I have enough experience to just 'make it work' if I have something close to what I need It's what I use most of the time outdoors. I also have a 500mm f/5.6, 70-200mm f/4 for more closeups, and a 24-120mm f/4 for casual and practical shots. Long ago I shed my film equipment while it was still worth something, before digital became the goto. I kept one N90s and 5 lenses. Back then I was dating a girl who worked at Helix Photoart. So, I got her discount. And I rented a lot of equipment. That's not so common today. But I'd definitely recommend the 300 f/4. It is just phenomenal.
Awesome

2022-07-28T13:27:09
I am using this lens on my Z50 with the FTZ adapter and a 1.4TC. It works great! The focus is fast and the images are sharp.
Lee T.
2022-01-26T07:38:57
This lens is great for larger wildlife. This is my ?go to? lens for black bears, porcupines, foxes, etc. This lens works great in low light as well.
SIMPSON D.
2022-01-19T14:10:28
This lens is great for larger wildlife. It is my ?go to? lens for bears, porcupines and foxes.
SIMPSON D.
2021-11-25T05:56:50
Purchased this lens with my D850 and the sharpness of the image through the view finder is amazing, and images so far produced has exceeded my expectations for clarity. The lens is lighter than my 28 to 300 that I replaced it with.
Peter S.

2021-11-10T15:53:44
I can't say enough about how incredible this lens is. Small, light, super sharp, so far beyond my expectations. My 300/2.8 is going to be getting much less use now.
JAMES W.
2021-09-30T14:06:34
Love this Lens as an alternative to my 150-600. So much lighter and the image quality is considerably better
Dean J.
2021-05-20T09:24:53
Light weight. Super sharp. Exceeds expectations.
GEORGE R.
2021-05-20T09:23:58
Useful package. Needs to include strap for lens keeper.
GEORGE R.
2021-03-17T08:50:50
Best 300mm for the money. Pictures are sharp with excellent contrast.
JOHN S.
2021-03-08T12:22:59
Have had limited opportunity to use the lens, but based on 100 or so images, I think I’m really going to love this lens. After getting this to go with my 500mm PF, I sold my 200-500mm lens. It was a quality lens, but just too heavy for me to tote around.
BRUCE F.
2020-09-12T19:46:42
Love this lens. Great image quality and very light weight. A pleasure to carry around all day. I use it mostly with the Nikon D500 camera for Wildlife.
DENA M.
2020-08-30T18:29:34
I use this lens for wildlife photos taken from a kayak. VR works great! Quick autofocus. Very sharp images!
MICHAEL S.
2019-11-26T09:14:10
Fast and sharp, this lens not only gave me the sharp prime at 300mm, but also gave me the equivalent of 450mm on my DX camera and 630mm when coupled with my 1.4x teleconverter and at just over 3 lbs. This will be the combination to travel with as my 5.5 lb 200-500mm stays home.
Bruce M.
2019-09-25T20:00:00
Just got it the other day and been using it on the D810. It's been great so far, but I just got it as I said.
JIMNC

2019-06-18T20:00:00
While waiting for my new 500mm PF lens, I decided I needed a telephoto lens to carry me over until whenever my new lens will get to my camera store here in Oregon. Well, the 300mm f/4 PF is a great choice! Sharp images and paired with my 1.4 TC and my D500 body, gives me the reach to capture wildlife including small birds. I can only hope the 500mm f/5.6 PF performs as well! It is so nice to carry this lightweight wonder on hiking trips and not get weighted down like I did with my 200-500mm f/5.6. P.S. Please let the the PF lens crafters know to send my 500mm PF lens to Focal Point Photography in Dallas, Oregon, before my Alaska wildlife trip in September!
Tim1950

2019-06-18T10:04:55
This is such a powerful lens for its size and weight! I simply put it in my backpack everyday and nobody notices anything! Having shot 150-600mm for 2 years I was not sure if this lens plus the 1.4x Tele-converter would be long enough, but so far I haven’t felt any serious drawback. Great product! When I called to place the order this product was shown as Back-ordered and was told it might take over a week before it could be shipped. But I received it well within a week! A bonus:)
Jining H.
2019-05-07T12:37:06
Easy to hand hold and produces razor sharp images. Excellent clarity and overall quality.
Jon B.
2019-04-12T10:06:26
Outstanding!
Jon B.
2018-10-03T05:18:07
LOVE LOVE Love this lens! It is wonderful, so good, I have my 200-500 back in the bag and use this. It is wonderfully sharp and crisp, especially w my Nikon 850. If u have the $$ and photograph nature/birds etc this is the lens.
SHARON J.
2018-09-22T14:04:44
Versatile. Light for its magnification capability Fast. Sharp images. Excellent lense
Wallace T.
2018-09-11T12:13:55
Sharp. Fast. Light. Great lens
Wallace T.
2018-08-29T09:33:36
THE BEST lens i've ever had. never seen such clear images even in low light.
Carter D.
2018-08-24T20:00:00
I bought this lens as a small addition to my daily bag. Since it is so small, I carry it all the time, and I am able to use it many times when I would normally have needed a backpack to carry my 300/2.8. It is a great addition to my gear. You can’t use a lens you don’t have with you. For that this lens is superb. It is sharp, and can be used with all 3 TC’s. I highly recommend this lens.
Jetranger

2018-08-12T20:00:00
I use this lens with or without TC 14 III on d7500 + a SB-5000. I selected this one mainly for birding. As I walk quite a bit, I needed a kit that would be light and excellent. It's exactly what I found with this lens. The quality is without compromises, I can only say that I am more than satisfy with this product and I can only recommend it.
jcbirding

2018-07-11T16:03:06
Absolutely wonderful images. Fast focus - precise details - weighs next to nothing and easy to carry. A terrific lens and worth the money.
Rocco V.
2018-04-09T20:00:00
Fantastic equipment! Combine with the AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-14E III and you are good to go!
MoyanoPhotography

2018-03-21T14:34:20
AAfter a first time in which my order was shipped by Adorama and lost by UPS on the way, I ask to Adorma customer service for re-order the lens. Good service of Adorama but very bad experience with UPS. After that I receive three weeks later my lens The lens is solid, high quality like all Nikon products, his optical quality is sharp and is ligth weight. I had no time to make comparative test of this lens + 1,4 Nikon teleconverter and a Nikon 200-500 zoom.
GONZALO U.
2018-02-21T07:49:26
I think this is a good deal for the lens above $ (with tax). It is versatile, physically neat with sharp images. However, I find the images are too orange that may be the unique feature of Nikon lens or the circular polarized filter Adorama gave me free. Highly recommended for birders and field biologists like me.
Hoang T.
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Nikon
2223
Nikon AF-S
Black
Telephoto
Nikon
Full Frame
Auto Focus
N/A
55.2" / 140cm
N/A
Yes
300mm
FX Format 8 deg. / DX Format 5 deg.
Not Applicable
N/A
f/32
f/4
0.2x
N/A
N/A
Yes
77mm
16 Elements / 10 Groups
9
3.5 x 5.8" (89 x 147.5 mm)
26.6oz / 755g
VR
Yes
N/A
N/A
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An amazing lens
By Wigwoff
I have been waiting for this 300mm lens with VR. I so nearly purchased the earlier non-VR version, and I'm sure I would not have been disappointed; however having VR makes this so much more useable, and a pleasure to use at that. The most impressive thing, though, is the weight. It's so light compared with anything else that gives you this reach. I find the handling is also superb, feeling well balanced and easy to work with on my D800. The optional RT-1 tripod collar is available. I've got o...
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Revolutionary lens
By Thejohnz
I purchased this lens directly from the Nikon store in April of 2015. My reason was due to availability and confidence that the VR issues with this lens had been corrected. I own a lot of Nikon equipment. This lens was of great interest as a replacement for the Nikkor 300mm F2.8. I loved this 6.4 pound lens, but the weight and size was becoming a real issue for me. Upon receiving the Nikkor 300mmF4 VR lens, I checked it out first for sharpness and focus, then for any VR problems. Let me fir...
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
The power of a Phase Fresnel lens in a revolutionary 300mm.
Introducing a thrilling new 300mm f/4 prime lens capable of changing the way pro and serious enthusiasts shoot. At just 147.5mm long and 755g over 30% shorter and 1.5lbs lighter than its predecessor the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR is the world's lightest 300mm full-frame AF lens. (As of January 5, 2015. Statement based on Nikon research.) The secret to its remarkable size A Nikon-designed Phase Fresnel (PF) lens element, a first for the NIKKOR DSLR lens lineup. But handling isn't the only advantage; the PF element also performs brilliantly achieve new levels of sharpness and clarity with virtually no chromatic aberration or ghosting. Whether you shoot fashion, portraits, nature, wildlife, sports, action or today's big stories, the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR will help you capture stunning views of the decisive moment.
Thrilling new optical performance
The AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR is a cutting-edge lens engineered to draw peak performance from high-resolution full-frame cameras. The Phase Fresnel element nearly eliminates chromatic aberration on its own. When combined with an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element and Nano Crystal Coat (N), it delivers strikingly clear, accurate images. Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) provides ultra-quiet, ultra-fast autofocusing with seamless manual override (just spin the focusing ring), and a Fluorine coating on the front lens element effectively repels dust, water, grease or dirt, ensuring easy cleaning.
Speed, precision and versatility
The AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR is a quintessential prime lens that belongs in the serious photographer's bag. Its fast f/4 maximum aperture and rounded nine-blade diaphragm produce beautiful bokeh. A highly accurate electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism ensures consistent exposures, especially when shooting at high frame rates. And for greater reach, the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR is compatible with most Nikon Teleconverters. Work in nearly any light, at any distance, with outstanding sharpness and contrast.
4.5 stops of Vibration Reduction
The AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR's Vibration Reduction (VR) feature provides an image stabilizing effect equivalent to a shutter speed increase of 4.5 stops* (in NORMAL mode; based on CIPA Standard). Capture sharp, clear handheld images in low light, of fast action and more. VR modes specifically designed for Sports & Action and Tripod Shooting deliver specialized image stabilization to match your situation.
A/M
A/M stands for Auto-Priority Manual Mode. This mode also enables an easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation. However, mode switch sensitivity has been altered to reduce the possibility of sudden unintentional switching to manual focus while shooting.
Electromagnetic Diaphragm Mechanism
An electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel provides highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting. With conventional D/G type lenses, the diaphragm blades are operated by mechanical linkage levers.
ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass
An optical glass developed by Nikon that is used with normal optical glass in telephoto lenses to obtain optimum correction of chromatic aberrations.
IF Lens
A NIKKOR lens in which only the internal lens group shifts during focusing. Thus, IF NIKKORS do not change in size during AF operation, allowing for compact, lightweight lenses capable of closer focusing distances. These lenses will be designated with the abbreviation IF on the lens barrel.
M/A
Select NIKKOR lenses have a focusing mode which allows switching from automatic to manual focusing with virtually no lag time by simply turning the focusing ring on the lens. This makes it possible to seamlessly switch to fine manual focusing while looking through the viewfinder.
Nano Crystal Coat
An anti-reflective coating developed by Nikon that virtually eliminates internal lens element reflections across a wide range of wavelengths. Nano Crystal Coat solves ghost effects caused by red light and effectively reduces ghost and flare caused by light entering the lens diagonally.
Phase Fresnel
Phase Fresnel (PF) lens elements effectively compensate for chromatic aberration and ghosting when combined with ordinary glass lens elements. The PF lens element is based upon the Phase Fresnel lens, which appears to have a series of concentric circles engraved onto it. Utilizing a Phase Fresnel lens element allows Nikon engineers to use fewer lens elements, resulting in a more compact and lightweight lens. Due to the characteristics of a PF (Phase Fresnel) lens that utilizes the photo diffraction phenomenon, when there is a strong light source within the frame or when light enters the lens from outside of the frame, ring-shaped colored flare may occur according to shooting conditions. This phenomenon can be minimized with "PF Flare Control" to be included in Capture NX-D (ver.1.1.0 or later). For more information, see software Help/manual. Capture NX-D is available from the Nikon website. Be sure to keep your software up to date.
Silent Wave Motor
AF-S NIKKOR lenses feature Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM), which represents a significant advance in AF lens technology. SWM uses ultrasonic vibrations rather than a gear system to focus the lens, providing incredibly smooth, silent and precise autofocus operation.
Super Integrated Coating
Nikon Super Integrated Coating is Nikon's term for its multilayer coating of the optical elements in NIKKOR lenses.
Vibration Reduction
A Nikon in-lens technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake. Lenses that offer VR will feature the abbreviation VR on the lens barrel.
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