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Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF VR lens
see also:
introduction
- new completely re-designed full frame 300mm f/4 image stabiliser ultralight lens introduced in 2015
- PF = Pressed Fresnel element
- NB there is also the older, cheaper non-VR 2000 version lens: Nikon AF-S FX 300mm f/4D which is twice as heavy and 3“ longer
- older versions include:
- Nikon AF 300mm f/4 1987-2000
300mm f/4E PF VR specs
- 300mm f/4
- “4.5EV” image stabiliser
- moisture sealed plastic build
- uses an electronic diaphragm, and therefore is only fully compatible with cameras introduced since about 2007
- 16 elements in 10 groups including:
- a Pressed Fresnel element to use less glass and save even more weight which is similar technology to Canon's DO technology (see Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM)
- 1 ED element
- 77mm filter thread
- Nano coating
- Nikon Super Integrated Coating
- fluorine front coating
- 9 rounded blades
- optional tripod collar
- plastic bayonet lens hood
- 4.6'/1.4m close focus giving 1:4.2 (0.24x)
- 89mm x 148mm
- 26.6 oz./754g
- $US1999
reviews
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- AF speed slightly faster and more accurate than the AF-D model and thus slower than contemporary pro lenses
300mm f/4D lens
specs
- traditional 300mm f/4 lens
- 46.7 oz./1,295g w/o collar; 50.863 oz. /1,442.0 g with tripod collar
reviews
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