Quick answer
The Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 AI-S is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 300mm at f/4.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 300mm f/4.5 telephoto prime lens from Nikon fits Nikon F mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 AI-S specifications
What can you shoot with the Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 AI-S?
At 300mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
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 | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 450mm | 4.6° | 5.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 AI-S use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 AI-S?
It is a fixed 300mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 AI-S a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 300mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.5.
What is the Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 AI-S equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 450mm on full frame, with a 4.6° horizontal and 5.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 AI-S fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
