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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Announced Aug 29, 2000 •
Telephoto prime lens | Nikon F (FX) | 1909
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Announced Aug 29, 2000
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The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF is a relatively lightweight and compact telephoto prime lens designed for use on Nikon's FX (full-frame) and DX (APS-C) DSLRs. Sacrificing brightness for size, weight, and cost, the 300mm F4 is most useful when shooting in good light, or when firmly attached to a tripod, and offers excellent image quality even at F4. This lens does not offer Vibration Reduction but does feature a built-in SWM focus motor f0r fast and silent AF on all of Nikon's current DSLR bodies.

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Aug 29, 2000
Quick specs
Lens type Prime lens
Focal length 300 mm
Image stab. No
Lens mount Nikon F (FX)
Max aperture F4
Min aperture F32
Min focus 1.45 m (57.09″)
Weight 1440 g (3.17 lb)
Length 223 mm (8.76″)

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