Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Focal length: 300 mm
Aperture: f/4
Weight: 1,440 g
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Min. focus distance: 145 cm
Length: 222.5 mm

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This 300 mm prime for Nikon F-mount full frame offers an f/4 maximum aperture. A magnification of 1:3.7 (0.27x) at a 1.45 m minimum focus distance allows unusually close shots for a telephoto. It weighs 1.44 kg and has no optical stabilizer. Wildlife, birds and sports are the typical subjects.

Good for

Wildlife
Birds
Sports

Worth knowing

No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 300 mm
Max. focal length: 300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/4
Min. aperture: f/32
Elements: 10
Groups: 6
Weight: 1,440 g (3.17 lb)
Filter diameter: 77 mm
Min. focus distance: 145 cm (57.09 in)
Max. magnification: 1:3.7 (0.27×)
Length: 222.5 mm (8.76 in)
Diameter: 90 mm (3.54 in)

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.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/4D ED-IF fit?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF 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/4D ED-IF compared

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

Lens	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF	Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED-IF VR
Focal length	300 mm	300 mm	300 mm	300 mm
Max. aperture	f/4	f/4	f/2.8	f/2.8
Weight	1,440 g	755 g	2,900 g	2,900 g
Filter diameter	77 mm	77 mm	52 mm	52 mm
Min. focus distance	145 cm	140 cm	220 cm	220 cm
Length	222.5 mm	147.5 mm	267.5 mm	268 mm
Autofocus	yes	yes	yes	yes
Image stabilization	no	yes	yes	yes

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF have image stabilization?

No, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF weigh?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF weighs 1,440 g. It is 222.5 mm long with a diameter of 90 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF is 145 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 450 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/4D ED-IF

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