Name: Used Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF II AF-S VR-II Nikkor Lens undefined
Brand: Nikon
SKU: US1908277
Price: 1048.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.91 (23 reviews)

Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF II AF-S VR-II Nikkor Lens

Nikon 300mm F/2.8

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Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR VR II Lens

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Let the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens elevate your photography to new heights with its state-of-the-art enhancements and robust design, tailored for professionals and serious photography enthusiasts alike. This super telephoto lens is engineered to thrive in the most challenging conditions, making it an ideal choice for capturing high-speed sports, live performances, and the intricate beauty of nature and wildlife.The lens boasts a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, which is not only essential for shooting in varied lighting conditions but also provides the creative freedom to achieve beautifully blurred backgrounds and sharp subject isolation. This feature is particularly beneficial for emphasizing the action and emotion in sports and wildlife photography.At the heart of this lens's superior performance are three high-performance Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements that meticulously minimize chromatic aberration, ensuring images with stunning sharpness, contrast, and color fidelity. Additionally, Nikon's exclusive Nano Crystal Coat is applied to reduce ghosting and flare, enhancing image clarity even in backlit or challenging lighting scenarios.The Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization system is a cornerstone of this lens, offering up to 4 stops of compensation to significantly reduce the effects of camera shake. This advanced technology is invaluable for handheld shooting, enabling photographers to capture razor-sharp images at slower shutter speeds. The specialized Tripod VR Mode is specifically designed to detect and correct the minute vibrations associated with tripod use, ensuring your long-exposure and low-light images remain crisp and clear.With its rugged construction and attention to detail, the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens is not just a tool but a trusted companion for photographers who demand the best in optical performance and handling. Whether you're on the sidelines of a sprint or in the quiet wilderness waiting for the perfect moment, this lens is built to deliver exceptional results time and time again.

Used Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF II AF-S VR-II Nikkor Lens undefined

this is exactly I need..compact related the other tele photo I can change my place comfortable.. quality .look like great

Nikon 300mm 2.8G

This lens is stupid good!!!!  Blows me away!

Amazing amazing lens!

Nikon 300mm f/2.8

Tripod or Monopod needed.

Bought this lens from Adorama 2 weeks ago, shipping and delivery was quick and easy.
Already used for one baseball game and one rugby match. Wasn't sure what to expect but results were amazing. Still getting use to the autofocus with my D850, a little more challenging than the 70-200mm zoom but managed 70-80% keeper rate. Great detail and color shooting wide open. 
I am very pleased with this lens and highly recommend the 300mm f/2.8G. Actually got this version before Nikon issues a redesign and raises the price like they did with the 400.

Amazing Lens

I waited years before buying this lens, primarily because it's pricey. It's worth it, AF is instantaneous, detail is fantastic and bokeh is beautiful - subjects "pop" and appear 3d with this lens.  It accepts the 1.4 and 1.7 teleconverters very nicely too, no downside to using them. I don't have the 2x TC to test it with. Adorama's 4% kickback was without question the best deal I could find. If you're looking at this lens, buy it here.

Amazing lens

I love the lens! Although I was told via a chat with Adorama that the software would be on DVD. Its a digital download.When I called them they said that was wrong! And the lens align calibration tool has really small print, mostly useless.

Awesome Lens. useless bundle

This lens is very expensive, but is a true work of art. It has 11 elements in 3 groups. It is a joy to use and gives the most sharp, clear pictures I have ever taken. It works great also to stop motion. Rather heavy, but it has a lot of glass and metal.

Great lens for wildlife

An extremely fast telephoto with amazing resolution, helped, no doubt, by very effective image stabilization. Used mostly for birding. Fast focus easily tracks birds on the wing; use all the focus dots for best results. Heavy, so this is not a lens for those who prefer to hand-hold, However, the weight is no problem when mounted on a sturdy gimble head and tripod, or when supported by a bean bag. I replaced the foot with one from RRS for more adjustable support on the gimble. Couldn't be more pleased with this lens. Very highly recommended.

Fast-focus, super-sharp telephoto

I put off buying this lens for sometime time simply because of the price tag. I finally made the purchase and honestly cant believe how great this lens is. Even with the 1.4 converter this lens is razor sharp. Absolutely a must for anyone who shoots sports.

Greatest lens in my bag

I upgraded from a 300 F4 without VR and will never look back. It's a little heavy, but the image quality more than makes up for it. Expedited shipping was a bonus!

Can't get much better

great lens for wildlife. you can focus down to a little more than 7 feet from your subject.  So if you can stealthily approach your subject this is a great lens.  I think that this lens may be able to be used hand held, if you can really steady your self.  But I think it would be best used on a really sturdy tripod

great lens

The sharpest lens I have ever used.  First day out of the box and the shots were just amazing.  Focus speed is unsurpassed.  I shoot a lot of outdoor action photography and this lens is amazing.  The bokeh is out of this world.  This thing is built like a tank.

Everything I heard was true

This lens replaced a 300 f4 and the difference is amazing. Coupled to a TC-20E it is a useful wildlife and bird lens without being too heavy. The autofocus is fast and I can even hand hold this thing for a little while on a bright day. With the TC-20 autofocus still works well and very little decline in sharpness. Plan on getting a really sturdy tripod to get the best out of this lens.

Why didn't I get this sooner?

Sports ~ low light ~ excellent lens choice.

Excellent lens

I bought this lens to shoot sports and events.  I have found that there are situations where my 200 f2.8 just does not have the reach I need to get the shot.  I had the 200-400 zoom to cover these situations but the lens was to big to be practical a lot of the time.  

I now take this 300mm f2.8 with the TC14 and TC20 to get all the reach I need.  I also carry a second body with the 24-70mm lens on it.  These two cameras/lenses plus a speedlight 910 and the two teleconverters and a monopod all fit nicely in a ThinkTank Streetwalker Pro backpack.  

Things that are great include:
- Very fast focusing
- very sharp images
- natural colors

The cons are the obvious ones:
- It is expensive
- It is too heavy to hand hold for very long

All in all I would recommend this lens for any serious photographer that needs a top notch tele that they can easily carry in a photo backpack with their other gear.

Great telephoto that fits in my backpack

I caught photography fever 3 years ago when I finally broke down and purchased a D7000 after years of frustration with point and shoots.  I couldnt get the reach / quality I wanted for wildlife with a 70-200mm F/2.8 and TC20 III.  After a year and a half of struggling with settings and shooting techniques I finally broke down and purchased this lens.  It's everything I hoped for and then some.  Image quality is fantastic and it works very well with my TC20 III.  The only problem is it makes my 70-200 feel like a kit lens in comparison.

Outstanding Lens

Professionally, I design rocket motors and warheads for a living.  This lens is fast and sharp enough to photograph dangerous tests from a distance (preventing loss of equipment) should there be a failure, yet record test article details with sufficient sharpness and resolution to be scientifically useful for product development or failure analysis.

Personally, I enjoy landscape and nature photography so when this lens isn't doing duty at work, I use it to advantage on field trips.  Though most reviewers list "weight" in the cons category, weight is a function of front element size.  It's an engineering impossibility to design a 300mm lens with a fast f2.8 aperature much lighter.  I routinely hand-hold this lens at a 15th of a second and still achieve sharp results.  Beyond that, this lens is very well corrected, sharp corner-to-corner and very robust in construction.

Money Well Spent

This lens will be used for shooting sporting events and wildlife. While covering sporting events, the Memory Recall and Memory Lock functions make this lens indispensable.
While the lens is heavy, it can still be handheld for short periods of time. For longer usage, a monopod offsets the weight quite nicely.

Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF II AF-S VR-II

great lens, works with my Nikon 2x teleconverter

Great Lens

This product is, in one word, "superb" for my main applications which are typically distant fast moving subjects and lower light situations. Coupled to Nikon's new TC-20EIII teleconverter, this combo provides the high quality and high magnification needed in a portable hand-held package.

Great for fast moving distant subjects.

Sharp indoor shots with incredible bokeh hand held at 1/40. Nuff said.

The legend

After 3 football games at night with the 300 I am upgrading my 80-200 2.8 to the new 70-200 2.8 VRII lens. I have also shot air to air photos with this lens and VRII is something to behold.

Used Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF II AF-S VR-II Nikkor Lens

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Nikon 300mm f/2.8G ED AF-S NIKKOR VR II Lens