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

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

Focal length
300 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
2900 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
220 cm
Length
267.5 mm
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At a Glance

The AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II is a long telephoto prime for Nikon F-mount full frame. It pairs an f/2.8 aperture with an optical stabilizer. Magnification reaches 1:6.25 (0.16x) at a 2.2 m minimum focus distance. The lens is heavy at 2.9 kg. Wildlife, birds and sports fit it well.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 2.9 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
300 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
11
Groups
8
Weight
2,900 g (6.39 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
220 cm (86.61 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.3 (0.16×)
Length
267.5 mm (10.53 in)
Diameter
124 mm (4.88 in)
Released
January 2010

Manufacturer data: imaging.nikon.com, nikon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 450 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensNikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR IINikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF VRSigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSMNikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
Focal length300 mm300 mm300 mm300 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/4
Weight2,900 g2,900 g2,400 g755 g
Filter diameter52 mm52 mm46 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance220 cm220 cm250 cm140 cm
Length267.5 mm268 mm214.5 mm147.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II weighs 2,900 g. It is 267.5 mm long with a diameter of 124 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II is 220 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 450 mm in full-frame terms.

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