Quick answer
The Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 IF-ED is a telephoto prime lens covering 300mm at f/4.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 IF-ED: a telephoto prime lens with a 300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 IF-ED specifications
- Brand
- Nikon
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 1987
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.5 m
- Weight
- 1330 g
- Length
- 219 mm
- Diameter
- 89 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 IF-ED?
At 300mm this is a telephoto prime, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 IF-ED use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 IF-ED?
It is a fixed 300mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 IF-ED 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/4.0.
What is the Nikon AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 IF-ED 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 AF Nikkor 300mm f/4 IF-ED 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.
