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Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens, Bundle with ProOptic 77mm Filter Kit, Lens Cleaner, Cleaning Kit, Lens Cap Tether

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  • Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens
    Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with this Nikon 300mm lens' exceptional image quality.
  • Benefit from Vibration Reduction (VR) for sharp images, even handheld with this lens.
  • The fast f/4 aperture is perfect for wildlife photography and low-light conditions.
  • Compact and lightweight design makes this 300mm lens ideal for travel photography.
  • Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, quiet autofocus, perfect for video recording.
  • Includes ProOptic filters to protect your Nikon lens and enhance your shots instantly.
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2024-05-29T08:39:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Review of the Nikon 300mm F/4E PF ED AF-S VR lens

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Just Phenomenal

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

2022-01-19T14:10:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 300mm f/4 is great for larger wildlife.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful Lens

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

Rated 5 out of 5

This Lens Alone is Enough Reason to Shoot Nikon

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens! Small enough to always have on the ready

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Fabulous

Light weight. Super sharp. Exceeds expectations.

GEORGE R.

2021-05-20T09:23:58

Rated 4 out of 5

Decent package

Useful package. Needs to include strap for lens keeper.

GEORGE R.

2021-03-17T08:50:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome 300mm for the money

Best 300mm for the money. Pictures are sharp with excellent contrast.

JOHN S.

2021-03-08T12:22:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 300 mm F4 lens.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens for wildlife

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast, sharp and light weight!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Very sharp and light weight.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Lightweight Wonder

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy with the 300mm PF lens

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.

2019-04-12T10:06:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED VR AF-S NIKKOR Lens

Outstanding!

Jon B.

2018-10-03T05:18:07

Rated 5 out of 5

GREAT Lens for Nature Sharp

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 300mm F/4E PF ED VR review

Versatile. Light for its magnification capability Fast. Sharp images. Excellent lense

Wallace T.

2018-08-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

A small package for great pictures

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon 300mm PF

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

Rated 5 out of 5

As expected, a fantatsic lens!

Fantastic equipment! Combine with the AF-S TELECONVERTER TC-14E III and you are good to go!

MoyanoPhotography

2018-03-21T14:34:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp quality lens and light weight

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.

2018-01-30T12:15:32

Rated 4 out of 5

Decent oveall - lightweight for sure

The main draw of this lens is that it is lightweight. And it certainly is. Optically, it is OK. A little less sharp than I would expect - especially for a prime lens. I also just bought a Tamron 150-600 and shots taken at midrange are at least as sharp as the Nikon PF f4. Both my Tamron and Nikon 70-200 zoom lenses are far sharper and more versatile. Adding a Nikon 1.4 teleconverter is almost a disaster (there is a negative review of the teleconverter in the works - which was a surprise based on reviews I had read which were positive). I mention that because I tried the combo in order to get a lightweight method for long-range shots. Bad idea. So it is a very nice lens for quick and dirty purposes and for those completely averse to carrying a lot of weight.

Kenneth G.

2017-12-26T09:37:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Great bang for the buck

This lens is equal to the previous version in image quality. The major advantages are the size and weight. Very easy to handhold. Great bang for the buck.

Dale K.

2017-07-07T13:14:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressive

Remarkable clarity and brilliance in a lens light enough to carry all day and hand hold.

KIT G.

2017-05-24T09:51:12

Rated 4 out of 5

Great lens, reduced weight and size

this is a great 300mm f/4 lens , both for telephotos (in the mid range 50 to 200m) and in the near focusing range of 2-3 m. The only problem that I am aware of: lots of optical artifacts and flare appear when photographing directly into a bright sun, but not moon. Cannot provide exact optical performance data such as those that DXO and others generate.

Rolf B.

2017-05-10T16:20:58

Rated 5 out of 5

300 f4 vr

Sharp lens light and vr works great Best feature is the size and the vr Great for hand holding

Michael H.

2017-05-07T15:47:22

Rated 5 out of 5

300mm review

This lens works perfectly on my D500, it's fast and light. It DOES NOT WORK on my D810, where it produces "dual images" when the VR is ON, between 1/60 to 1/250 second.

Alan K.

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Nikon 300mm F/4 PF Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Mount

    Nikon F

  • Lens Format

    Full Frame

  • Lens Type

    Super Telephoto

  • Compatibility

    Nikon D3X, Nikon D610, Nikon D4S, Nikon D800, Nikon D4, Nikon D810A, Nikon D600, Nikon D750, Nikon D40, Nikon D810, Nikon D800E, Nikon D850, Nikon D3, Nikon D780, Nikon D6, Nikon D5, Nikon D700, Nikon Df

  • Lens Series

    Nikon PF, Nikon AF-S Series, Nikon G Series

  • Special Features

    Image Stabilization

  • Kit Style

    Accessories Kit

  • MPN

    2223

  • Color

    Black

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    55.2" / 140cm

  • Distance Information

    No

  • Built-In Motor

    Yes

  • Fixed Focal Length

    300mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/4

  • Filter Size

    77mm

  • Angle Of View

    FX Format 8° / DX Format 5°

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/32

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.2x

  • Aspherical Elements

    No

  • ED Glass Elements

    Yes

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    VR

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    No

  • Dust Resistant

    No

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    16 Elements / 10 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9

  • Weight

    26.6oz / 755g

  • Dimensions

    3.5 x 5.8" (89 x 147.5 mm)

  • UPC Codes

    192223215047, 018208022236, 846431057431, 840014139958, 192223216723, 021331504401

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Designed For Use With:

  • Nikon D40
  • Nikon D600
  • Nikon D610
  • Nikon D700
  • Nikon D750
  • Nikon D800
  • Nikon D800E
  • Nikon D810
  • Nikon D850
  • Nikon DF
  • Nikon D780
  • Nikon D3
  • Nikon D3X
  • Nikon D4
  • Nikon D4S
  • Nikon D5

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Nikon D2Hs
  • Nikon D2X
  • Nikon D300
  • Nikon D3000
  • Nikon D300S
  • Nikon D3100
  • Nikon D3200
  • Nikon D3300
  • Nikon D3400
  • Nikon D3500
  • Nikon D500
  • Nikon D5000
  • Nikon D5100
  • Nikon D5200
  • Nikon D5300
  • Nikon D5500
  • Nikon D5600
  • Nikon D7000
  • Nikon D70s
  • Nikon D7100
  • Nikon D7200
  • Nikon D7500
  • Nikon D80
  • Nikon D90

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Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens with Accessories Kit
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CompatibilityNikon D3, Nikon D3X, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D4S, Nikon D5, Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D700, Nikon D750, Nikon D780, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D850, Nikon DFNikon D2Hs, Nikon D2X, Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, Nikon D3100, Nikon D3200, Nikon D3300, Nikon D3400, Nikon D3500, Nikon D3X, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D4S, Nikon D5, Nikon D500, Nikon D5000, Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5300, Nikon D5500, Nikon D5600, Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D700, Nikon D7000, Nikon D70s, Nikon D7100, Nikon D7200, Nikon D750, Nikon D7500, Nikon D780, Nikon D80, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D850, Nikon D90, Nikon DFNikon D3, Nikon D3X, Nikon D4, Nikon D40, Nikon D4S, Nikon D5, Nikon D600, Nikon D610, Nikon D700, Nikon D750, Nikon D780, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D810, Nikon D850, Nikon DF
Special FeaturesImage StabilizationImage StabilizationAspherical, Image Stabilization
Kit StyleIncluded ValueIncluded ValueIncluded Value
Lens TypeSuper TelephotoSuper TelephotoSuper Telephoto
Filter Size77mm95mm52mm
Fixed Focal Length300mm500mm300mm
Lens MountNikon FNikon FNikon F
Maximum Aperturef/4f/5.6f/2.8

About Nikon 300mm F/4 PF

FEATURED REVIEWS

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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Be ready to capture the world in stunning detail with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens. This high-quality, professional-grade lens is a game-changer for serious photographers and enthusiasts alike. It's the world's lightest 300mm full-frame AF lens, making it a reliable and durable choice for on-the-go photography.

The secret to its compact size and innovative design is the Nikon-designed Phase Fresnel (PF) lens element. This is a first for the NIKKOR DSLR lens lineup, offering brilliant performance and achieving new levels of sharpness and clarity with virtually no chromatic aberration or ghosting.

Whether your passion lies in fashion, portraits, nature, wildlife, sports, or action photography, this lens will help you capture the decisive moment with striking clarity and accuracy. The lens is engineered to draw peak performance from high-resolution full-frame cameras. The Phase Fresnel element, combined with an Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element and Nano Crystal Coat (N), delivers strikingly clear, accurate images.

The lens also features Nikon's Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for ultra-quiet, ultra-fast autofocusing with seamless manual override. A Fluorine coating on the front lens element effectively repels dust, water, grease, or dirt, ensuring easy cleaning and maintenance.

The AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens offers speed, precision, and versatility. Its fast f/4 maximum aperture and rounded nine-blade diaphragm produce beautiful bokeh, while a highly accurate electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism ensures consistent exposures, especially when shooting at high frame rates.

Experience outstanding sharpness and contrast in nearly any light, at any distance, thanks to the lens's 4.5 stops of Vibration Reduction (VR). This feature provides an image stabilizing effect equivalent to a shutter speed increase of 4.5 stops, enabling you to capture sharp, clear handheld images in low light, of fast action, and more.

The lens also features an Auto-Priority Manual Mode (A/M) for easy transition from autofocus to manual during AF operation, and an electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism in the lens barrel for highly accurate electronic diaphragm or aperture blade control when using auto exposure during continuous shooting.

With the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens, you're not just taking photos - you're creating masterpieces.

Nikon 300mm F/4 PF Features

  • World's lightest 300mm full-frame AF lens: 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
  • Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass element and Nano Crystal Coat (N): delivers strikingly clear, accurate images.
  • 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 ratherthan a gear system to focus the lens, providing incredibly smooth, silent and precise autofocus operation.
  • 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.
  • 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

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with this Nikon 300mm lens' exceptional image quality.
  • Benefit from Vibration Reduction (VR) for sharp images, even handheld with this lens.
  • The fast f/4 aperture is perfect for wildlife photography and low-light conditions.
  • Compact and lightweight design makes this 300mm lens ideal for travel photography.
  • Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures fast, quiet autofocus, perfect for video recording.
  • Includes ProOptic filters to protect your Nikon lens and enhance your shots instantly.

What's in the box:

  • Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED AF-S NIKKOR VR Lens
  • CL-M3 Soft Case
  • LC-77 Front Lens Cap
  • LF-4 Rear Lens Cap
  • HB-73 Lens Hood
  • Nikon 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • ProOptic 77mm Filter Kit (UV/CPL/ND)
  • LensPen Lens Cleaner
  • Cleaning Kit
  • Universal Lens Cap Tether