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Nikon 300mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Lens Specifications and Measurements
| Specifications | Nikon 300mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Lens | |
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| Year Introduced | 2009 | |
| Year Discontinued | 2010 | |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | |
| Lenses / Groups | 11/8 | |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 8°10' | |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | |
| Rounded Aperture? | ||
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 101.3 oz (2870g) | |
| Actual Weight | 101.8 oz (2885g) | |
| Lens Hood Weight | 6.5 oz (185g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 108.4 oz (3070g) | |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 4.88 x 10.55” (124 x 268mm) | |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 4.88 x 10.89” (124 x 276.5mm) | |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 5.4” (136.1mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 10.89” (276.5mm) | |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | / N | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 5.84 x 4.83” (148.4 x 122.8mm) | |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 14.7 - 14.7” (373.4 - 373.4mm) | |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 2.36” (60mm) | |
| Filter Size | 52mm UV ► CP ► | |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | SWM | |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | ||
| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 86.42” (2195mm) | |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 85” (2159mm) | |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.16x | |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | Y / | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / HK-30 Buy ► | |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | / | |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / / | |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / CL-L1 Buy ► | |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 300mm = 33.77' 420mm = 46.22' (w/ 1.4x) 600mm x 400mm Target: 500mm = 28.92' (w/ 1.7x) 600mm = 33.21' (w/ 2.0x) |
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| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 300mm = 10294mm 420mm = 14089mm (w/ 1.4x) 600mm x 400mm Target: 500mm = 8815mm (w/ 1.7x) 600mm = 10121mm (w/ 2.0x) |
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