Key features
Fast-aperture f/2.8 NIKKOR Super TelephotoExclusive Nano Crystal Coat
- 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.
Nikon Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
- Further reduces ghosting and internal flare for even greater image clarity.
Nikon Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
- Delivers fast, accurate and quiet autofocusing.
Rugged Construction
- Enhances light transmission efficiency and offers superior color consistency and reduced flare.
Nikon VR II (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization
- Featuring enhanced dust and moisture-resistance, magnesium die-cast barrel construction and a protective meniscus front lens.
Three Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Elements
- 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 Focus Modes
- 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.
Close Focusing to 7.2 feet
- 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.
Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Focus to 7.2 feet in manual focus or 7.5 feet in autofocus, enabling striking image perspectives.
Fully compatible with Nikon TC-14E II, TC-17E II and TC-20E II (III) Teleconverters.
- Renders more natural appearance of out-of-focus image areas.
Price (when new)
$5,899.95
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Serial Numbers
200001 - 200047
Year Introduced
2009
Focal Length Range
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
Diaphragm Blades
9
Distance Information
Yes
Nano Crystal Coat
Yes
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
G-type
No
Filter Size
52mm
Accepts Filter Type
Slip-in
Dimensions (mm)
124x267.5mm (Diameter x Length)
Dimensions (inch)
4.9x10.5 in. (Diameter x Length)
Weight (grams)
(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
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
