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NikonTelephoto·NIKON F mount·1987
Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm F/4 IF-ED
Specifications01
MountNIKON F
Focal length300mm
Max aperturef/4
TypeTelephoto · Prime
Release year1987
Weight1330 g
Filter size82 mm
Min focus distance2.5 m
Aperture blades9
Optical elements8
Groups6
AutofocusYes
StabilizationNo
Aperture controlAperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting)
Lens hoodBuilt-in telescopic round
TeleconvertersNikon Teleconverter TC-14B→ 420mm F/5.6
Nikon Teleconverter TC-300→ 600mm F/8
Nikon Teleconverter TC-301→ 600mm F/8
EraFilm era
Production statusDiscontinued
Additional Info02
ModelAF
SeriesNikkor
Lens TypeSuper telephoto prime lens
Iris Blades9
Focus Rotation Deg180
Summary02
Nikon F-mount AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 telephoto lens. Fixed focal length with f/4 maximum aperture for sports, wildlife, and low-to-moderate light shooting; includes internal focusing (IF).
AI-assisted summary — verify against linked sourcesWhere 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
Other Mounts03
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