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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 744439" data-attributes="member: 13196"><p>You're welcome. Since you have several lenses you want but cost might be a concern while filling your camera bag, have you considered the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S? It doesn't have VR and is heavier than the 300mm f/4 PF, but the images it yields are stellar. In fact, the sharpness of mine edges out the PF by a hair. I am surprised to see it's been discontinued. It's the size and weight of the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VRii.</p><p></p><p>My 300mm PF started having problems so I switched back the this lens. I am SO glad I didn't sell it because it is amazing (purchased both of my 300mm lenses as preowned). Granted I much prefer the weight of the PF plus the fact that the PF has VR, but this AF-S lens isn't overly heavy compared with the super zooms such as the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6. And both the PF and this AF-S accept the 1.4x and 1.7x teleconverters.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/207356-USA/Nikon_1909_Telephoto_AF_S_Nikkor_300mm.html" target="_blank">https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/207356-USA/Nikon_1909_Telephoto_AF_S_Nikkor_300mm.html</a></p><p></p><p>There is also a Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-D lens that was the original 300mm lens. That one is also incredibly sharp but is slow to focus. And it isn't compatible with a teleconverter.</p><p></p><p>Just putting the 300mm f/4 AF-S on your radar in case you haven't considered it. Like the 180mm, the 300mm f/4 AF-S lacks a rear glass element, but I've never had any issues because of the design. I always keep a rear lens cap on it when it isn't mounted on a body. Anyway...you will find many of us Nikonites like to spend others' money. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hark, post: 744439, member: 13196"] You're welcome. Since you have several lenses you want but cost might be a concern while filling your camera bag, have you considered the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S? It doesn't have VR and is heavier than the 300mm f/4 PF, but the images it yields are stellar. In fact, the sharpness of mine edges out the PF by a hair. I am surprised to see it's been discontinued. It's the size and weight of the Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VRii. My 300mm PF started having problems so I switched back the this lens. I am SO glad I didn't sell it because it is amazing (purchased both of my 300mm lenses as preowned). Granted I much prefer the weight of the PF plus the fact that the PF has VR, but this AF-S lens isn't overly heavy compared with the super zooms such as the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6. And both the PF and this AF-S accept the 1.4x and 1.7x teleconverters. [URL]https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/207356-USA/Nikon_1909_Telephoto_AF_S_Nikkor_300mm.html[/URL] There is also a Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-D lens that was the original 300mm lens. That one is also incredibly sharp but is slow to focus. And it isn't compatible with a teleconverter. Just putting the 300mm f/4 AF-S on your radar in case you haven't considered it. Like the 180mm, the 300mm f/4 AF-S lacks a rear glass element, but I've never had any issues because of the design. I always keep a rear lens cap on it when it isn't mounted on a body. Anyway...you will find many of us Nikonites like to spend others' money. ;) [/QUOTE]
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