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NikonTelephoto·NIKON F mount·1977

Nikon AI Nikkor 300mm F/2.8 ED-IF

Specifications01

MountNIKON F
Focal length300mm
Max aperturef/2.8
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1977
Weight2500 g
Filter size122 mm
Min focus distance4 m
Aperture blades9
Optical elements8
Groups6
AutofocusNo
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings only)
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
TeleconvertersNikon Teleconverter TC-14→ 420mm F/3.9 Nikon Teleconverter TC-14A→ 420mm F/3.9 Nikon Teleconverter TC-14B→ 420mm F/3.9 Nikon Teleconverter TC-200→ 600mm F/5.6 Nikon Teleconverter TC-201→ 600mm F/5.6 Nikon Teleconverter TC-300→ 600mm F/5.6 Nikon Teleconverter TC-301→ 600mm F/5.6
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens

Summary02

Nikon F-mount 300mm f/2.8 ED-IF telephoto prime lens for sports, wildlife, and low-light subject isolation. Designed for fast aperture performance and autofocus/instant focus with internal focusing (IF).

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Specifications from thelensdb

Where can this lens be adapted?

The Nikon F mount has a flange distance of 46.5 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

  • Nikon G lenses have no aperture ring: use an adapter with an aperture lever. Nikon E lenses set the aperture electronically: use an electronic adapter.
  • Sony EAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon RFAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Nikon ZAdapter · 30.5 mm
  • Fujifilm XAdapter · 28.8 mm
  • L-MountAdapter · 26.5 mm
  • Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 27.25 mm
  • Fujifilm G (GFX)Adapter · 19.8 mm

    Covers full-frame: it can vignette on a medium format sensor.

  • Canon EF-MAdapter · 28.5 mm
  • Canon EFAdapter · 2.5 mm

    A rear element that sticks out can hit the camera mirror.

  • Nikon FNative

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