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Nikon AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Every other super telephoto that I’ve used from Nikon and Canon has been outstanding, so it’s a rude awakening to discover that quality control can be omitted even with these ultra expensive lenses.
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Specifications
Per Nikon.
| Focal length: | 300mm |
| Aperture scale: | f/2.8 - f/22 |
| Angular field: | 8° 10' |
| Reproduction ratio: | 1:6.25 |
| Number of elements/groups: | 11 elements in 8 groups, 3 ED, nano coating, super integrated coating, vibration reduction |
| Filter size: | 52mm (rear) |
| Weight): | 2900g (nominal), add ~200g for hood |
| Dimensions: | (Approx.)3.3x3.5 in. (Diameter x Length) 83x88.5mm (Diameter x Length) |
| Supplied accessories | 52mm filter holder 52mm Nikon NC Filter LN-1 strap HK-30 Slip-on lens hood CL-L1 semi-soft case Slip-on Front lens cover Rear lens cap |
Conclusions
Perhaps I’ll obtain another sample of this lens for review, but the brand-new one I received was beyond a dud— it was terrible at f/2.8.
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