Nikon Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens Review
Focal Length 300mm
Max Aperture f/2.8
Mount Nikon F
Stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed No
Weight 2894 g
AF Type Autofocus
63.4 Overall Score
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 95th
- Strong optical (70th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average build (6th percentile) 6th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Focal Length Min | 300 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 8 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 2200 |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.25 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Nikon Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II Lens | Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Lens (Nikon Z) | Canon Canon RF 24mm f/1.8 Macro IS STM Lens | Tamron Tamron Di III Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony | Meike Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro Full Frame AF STM Lens High | Sirui Sirui Sniper 56mm f/1.2 Autofocus Lens (Sony E, |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 300mm | 24-70mm | 24mm | 17-70mm | 55mm | 56mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Canon RF | Sony E Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 2894 | 676 | 269 | 544 | 201 | 422 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | — | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | — | — |