Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Telephoto Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
F(FX) Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon F (FX) mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR, the Nikon 300mm f4D ED-IF.
Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Autofocus |
| Distance Scale |
| Compatible with Nikon Teleconverters |
| Hood supplied |
| Tripod Collar |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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Lens Mount
Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR has a maximum diameter of 89mm and a total length of 148mm. It weighs 750g / 26.5 oz.
Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR:
You can also check All Nikon F Mount Lenses with 77mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR has a fixed focal length of 300mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 450mm.
Teleconverter Compatibility
Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR changes below:
Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Optical Image Stabilization
The Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 148mm and a weight of 750g, the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Nikon F mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR features a maximum aperture of F4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F32. While a maximum aperture of F4 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. At 300mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F4 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F32 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 10 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
- 1 ED element
- 1 phase fresnel element
- Fluorine coating
- Nano crystal coating
Lens Hood
Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is HB-73.
Body Colour
Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR.
Top Alternatives of Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR in Other Lens Mounts
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