Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 AI-S
- 100-300mm
- f/5.6
- Telephoto Zoom
- 930 g
- Min focus 2 m
Quick answer
The Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 AI-S is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 100-300mm at f/5.6 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 100-300mm f/5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 AI-S is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 AI-S specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 100-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.6
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 10 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 2 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 930 g
- Length
- 207 mm
- Diameter
- 74 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 AI-S?
At 100-300mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 100–300mm | 6.9–20.4° | 8.2–24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150–450mm | 4.6–13.7° | 5.5–16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 AI-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 AI-S?
It zooms across 100-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 100-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/5.6.
What is the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–13.7° horizontal and 5.5–16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 AI-S fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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