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

Professional, fast-aperture super telephoto lens, now enhanced with Nikon VR II image stabilization and featuring Nano Crystal Coat, is an ideal choice for sports photography, live performance shooting, wildlife and more.

Key Features

Fast-aperture f/2.8 NIKKOR Super Telephoto
Wide aperture, professional telephoto performance, optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness for both FX and DX-format Nikon D-SLRs—perfect for action and sports photojournalism, wildlife photography and more.

Exclusive Nano Crystal Coat
Further reduces ghosting and internal flare for even greater image clarity.

Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Delivers fast, accurate and quiet autofocusing.

Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.

Rugged Construction
Featuring enhanced dust and moisture-resistance, magnesium die-cast barrel construction and a protective meniscus front lens.

Fully compatible with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II and TC-20E II (III) Teleconverters.

Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
Vibration Reduction, engineered specifically for each VR NIKKOR lens, enables handheld shooting at up to 4 shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper still images and video capture.

Three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
Offers superior sharpness and color correction by effectively minimizing chromatic aberration, even at wide apertures.

Three Focus Modes
A/M mode joins the familiar M/A and M modes, enhancing AF control versatility with fast, secure switching between auto and manual focus to accommodate personal shooting techniques.

AF Memory Recall
Allows instant return to a predetermined point of focus.

Close Focusing to 7.2 feet
Focus to 7.2 feet in manual focus or 7.5 feet in autofocus, enabling striking image perspectives.

Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.

Specifications

• Mount Type
  Nikon F-Bayonet
   
• Focal Length
  300mm
   
• Maximum Aperture
  f/2.8
   
• Minimum Aperture
  f/22
   
• Format
  FX/35mm
   
• Maximum Angle of View (DX-format)
  5°20'
   
• Maximum Angle of View (FX-format)
  8°10'
   
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio
  0.16x
   
• Lens Elements
  11
   
• Lens Groups
  8
   
• Compatible Format(s)
  FX
  DX
  FX in DX Crop Mode
  35mm Film
   
• VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
  Yes
   
• Diaphragm Blades
  9
   
• Distance Information
  Yes
   
• Nano Crystal Coat
  Yes
   
• ED Glass Elements
  3
   
• Super Integrated Coating
  Yes
   
• Autofocus
  Yes
   
• AF-S (Silent Wave Motor)
  Yes
   
• Internal Focusing
  Yes
   
• Minimum Focus Distance
  7.5ft.(2.3m)7.22.2
   
• Focus Mode
  Auto
  Manual
  Manual/Auto
  Auto/Manual
   
• Filter Size
  52mm
   
• Accepts Filter Type
  Slip-in
   
• Dimensions
  (Approx.)4.9x10.5 in. (Diameter x Length)
  124x267.5mm (Diameter x Length)
   
• Weight
  (Approx.)102.3 oz. (2900g)
   
• Supplied Accessories
  • 52mm filter holder
  • 52mm Nikon NC Filter
  • LN-1 strap
  • HK-30 Slip-on lens hood
  • CL-L1 semi-soft case
  • Slip-on Front lens cover
  • Rear lens cap