The 300mm f/2.8G AF-S ED VR II is Nikon’s version of the 300 f/2.8 telephoto lens. It is, simply, as good as it gets. Key features include:
Improved, three-stop vibration reduction
Fast, nearly silent autofocus
Focus limiting and focus-preset recall
Nine-blade aperture
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“G” is a reference to a G-Type lens and is distinguishable from a standard D-Type lens by its lack of an aperture control ring. G-Type lenses relay distance information to compatible DSLRs like a D-Type lens but rely wholly on electronic aperture control through a camera body.
“AF-S” refers to Auto Focus that features Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor or “SWM.”
“ED” stands for “Extra-Low Dispersion” Glass and is a reference to specialized glass used for the correction of chromatic aberrations.
“VR” or “Vibration Reduction” is a reference to Nikon’s proprietary in-lens image stabilization.
“II” is commonly mistaken as a second version of VR but is actually a reference to the second generation of this particular lens.
Angle of View | 8 degrees |
Aperture | f2.8-22 |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Brand | Nikon |
Compatibility | Crop and Full Frame |
Diameter | 4.9" |
Dimensions | Length: 10.5" |
Filter Size | 52.0mm |
Angle of View | 8 degrees |
Aperture | f2.8-22 |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Brand | Nikon |
Compatibility | Crop and Full Frame |
Diameter | 4.9" |
Dimensions | Length: 10.5" |
Filter Size | 52.0mm |