Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II is a high-end professional super-telephoto lens designed for photographers who demand exceptional speed, sharpness and reliability. With a fast constant f/2.8 aperture, it delivers excellent subject isolation, strong low-light performance and smooth background blur, making it ideal for sports, wildlife, photojournalism and stage photography.

Built with Nikon's advanced optical technology, the lens features 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and Nano Crystal Coat, which reduce chromatic aberration, flare and ghosting while maintaining high contrast and accurate color reproduction. Nikon's VR II (Vibration Reduction) system provides image stabilization equivalent to approximately 3 stops, helping to produce sharper handheld images in challenging shooting conditions.

The lens features Silent Wave Motor (AF-S) technology for fast, accurate and quiet autofocus, as well as A/M, M/A and M focus modes for flexible working. Its robust professional construction, internal focusing design and compatibility with Nikon teleconverters make it an excellent choice for photographers who demand exceptional reach and image quality.

Main features

• 300mm super telephoto lens


• Fast f/2.8 maximum aperture


• VR II image stabilization equivalent to approximately 3 stops


• AF-S Silent Wave Motor for fast and quiet autofocusing


• Nano Crystal Coat reduces flare and ghosting


• 3 ED glass elements for improved optical performance


• Internal Focus (IF) Design


• A/M, M/A, and M focus modes


• Compatible with Nikon FX and DX format DSLR cameras


• Includes Nikon AF-S teleconverters


• Sturdy professional construction

Technical characteristics

• Lens type: Super telephoto


• Mount: Nikon F-mount


• Focusing distance: 300 mm


• Maximum aperture: f/2.8


• Minimum aperture: f/22


• Format compatibility: FX / DX / 35mm film


• Field of view: 8°10' (FX), 5°20' (DX)


• Lens construction: 11 elements in 8 groups


• Special elements/coating: 3 ED glass elements, Nano Crystal Coat


• Image stabilization: VR II


• Autofocus motor: AF-S Silent Wave Motor


• Focus modes: Automatic, Manual, M/A, A/M


• Minimum focusing distance: 2.3 m AF / 2.2 m MF


• Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.16x


• Diaphragm leaflets: 9 rounded leaflets


• Filter: 52 mm insert


• Dimensions: approximately 124 × 267.5 mm


• Weight: approximately 2,900 g