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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.  | sent on May 23, 2020 Pros: Weight, footprint. stabilizer, optical yield Cons: Fresnel lens, plastic materials Opinion: Okay, he's a plasticone, and he's not the best kind either. Okay, it's not as sharp as the deadly f 2.8 VR2 while being very good overall. However, it remains the only 300 in the world so light and truly portable with remarkable optical quality. The fact remains that the engine of the 2.8 AF is far from eternal (indeed...), while that of the previous AFS f4 model is openly voted suicide since it is part of the series of 28-70, 17-35 etc., which is all to say. The onboard stabilizer works wonders, trying to believe. The lampshon of our PF is instead a half-key, very light, even the plastic flexes. However, this 300 PF remains a unicum and, if the exosive price does not scare you, it turns out to be a very good purchase! |
 | sent on May 14, 2020 Pros: Sharpness, weight, size, speed and precise Cons: Maybe the blurred is a little nervous (especially with tc1.4) and the yield in the backlight but just hold it in your hand to forget everything. Cost a little excessive. Opinion: When I first picked it up without the lampshade it seemed like a joke. Very light and very small. For travel and excursions is ideal. Pairing it with tc 1.4 and the D500 you carry around everywhere (I sometimes carry it around when I let the dog out??) a focal point of 600mm equivalent and also stabilized. It has some webbing but remains optically very good smooth and very good with the tc1.4. Positive note is the minimum distance of maf which makes it an "almost" macro. A must have for naturalistic photography with Nikon. |
  | sent on December 13, 2019 Pros: Sharp Cons: Weight Opinion: I do the opposite bastian .... I bought this telephoto lens after careful reflection given its cost. Purchase to have him like me on the excursions saw his featherweight, but in the end and without taking shots overnight he started to " ciarloccare ". I've never had a such thing happen to me with telephoto lenses. This has led me to say that the lightness for telephoto lenses of this magnitude and higher is a handicap. Lightness leads to having a high fragility on this does not rain, in my way of seeing. It's not a 1 kg less that makes it easy for you to hike. |
 | sent on October 26, 2019 Pros: Weight, weight, weight Cons: It suffers from overexposure in lateral light or backlight conditions. Opinion: Great lens for everything, with the little weight becomes a lens to take with you. AF good, good color yield, very good sharpness (almost like the previous brother). With side lights and white subjects (even just light) tends to clip to the right burning whites, you have to be careful and take our hand otherwise you get washed and little engraved photos that can not always be corrected in post production. With this lens I keep a -0.7 exposure fixed to avoid burns. However, his weight and handling absolves him of everything. Recommended. |
  | sent on October 03, 2019 Pros: Weight, lightness, maneuverability Cons: none, because the price depends on its uniqueness Opinion: You can always carry it with you without problems, as in addition to weighing little, it has optical and stabilization qualities that allow excellent photos, less than 2.8 but not by much; However, these are two objectives with different costs and uses. The f/4 is also duplicated with the 1.4 without major problems (420 f/5,6). Indispensable for those who want to travel light but have an effective canvas. |
| sent on August 12, 2019 Pros: Lightness, size, sharpness Cons: Price (but I was lucky to find a great used), sometimes inaccurate focus (though it could be a limit of my D7000) Opinion: As already mentioned if the fire and in focus the sharpness is impressive. In my opinion, it handles the backlights well and has a very particular blur. The lightness and size make it so that before a trip you do not think about whether to carry it or not, you put it directly inside the backpack. It's a great lens for high-distance portraits and naturalistic forographing. I highly recommend it. |
 | sent on July 01, 2019 Pros: on all the lightness Cons: Price Opinion: nikon has made a beautiful super light jewel (ideal for my walks in the mountains), also the optical quality is very good and in combination with the d850 gives me detailed photos and with pastel colors similar to a painting (e.g. see sparviere photo). Perfect also in combination with the 1.4x series III. Nikon with this 300mm f4 and with the 500mm f5.6 is making light and quality fixed optics for naturalist photographers who are a bit tired of carrying kg and kg of equipment, then if you go to the usual paid shed to photograph the usual martin that dives a in the usual bucket then that's a whole other story....... |
| sent on January 17, 2019 Pros: You appreciate the lightness and sharpness Cons: The price, the excessive plasttica and the not easy to set up of photos in particular cases Opinion: It is to appreciate the lightness and sharpness, but in some cases, especially in particular light conditions, false colors and sometimes it is difficult to correct if not the computer (and not always). So, especially in the photographic hunt we are losing the moment even if you maneuver with ease, given the weight and footprint. |
 | sent on November 22, 2018 Pros: Miracle optics Cons: Price Opinion: Come on, when I picked her up, I was going to laugh. It is a 300mm f/4 that weighs like a 35mm quality. It's crazy. The AF is very fast, effective stabilization, if only it did not cost a crazy figure it would really be a "miraculous" optics. It's just a pity that it costs an embarrassing amount, about 2000 euros, which for a 300 f4 is a enormity. But here is a reflection: a particular quality is paid for. We are talking about a 300mm f4 that weighs not even 800gr, very small and with an excellent image quality (compared obviously to other zooms of that category and not obviously to a 300 2.8 fixed )... doesn't deserve the money it costs? It is up to you to make the necessary considerations. If you think that such a lightness would allow you to take home shots otherwise not possible, I think the investment makes sense. Of course it is nonsense if designed with a typical use of a 300 2.8, i.e. fixed on the head to wait for the subject to arrive. |
 | sent on October 23, 2018 Pros: Weight Construction Free Handheld VR Cons: Price Good optical quality, but not at the cost level and brand self-styled Premium Opinion: Convenient to carry around thanks to its lightness (compared to other lenses of the same focal), but not exceptional in terms of optical performance: good, but not excellent, species croppando in post-production (and with this type of optics is easy to cross). It tends to knead a little bit the details and blur the image (Autofocus and VR inserted-D750 on the tripod Manfrotto 190 with head Cullmann CT-40). Of course the whole thing is noted with strong magnifications on PC screen: a PC screen size 18 "You do not perceive, then OK for A4 prints and also A3 |
 | sent on August 13, 2018 Pros: Weight, sharpness Cons: Suffers under certain conditions of side lights Opinion: Its strong point are the weight and size that make it transportable anytime and anywhere. Optically it goes very well, you have to take a little hand (given its particular optical pattern), in particular tends to lose contrast in backlight and with strong side lights. The construction (despite being built in polycarbonate) is not bad, excellent The ring of the MF and excellent The VR (on D5 and D500 never gave me problems). Af not very fast but acceptable. |
 | sent on March 19, 2018 Pros: Light. Cons: Dear; Chinese plate; blurry nervous; AF not very fast; Problem VR. Opinion: The cons are very many for me, compared to only one pro: the lens is surprisingly light. This makes it the ultimate weapon where you want to shoot birds in flight: the inertia is so low that you can change direction, framing, in a millisecond. The many faults pass into the background if the maneuverability is just what we are looking for, and he has no rivals in this. The AF is not very fast but only good used smooth, it gets worse a bit with the TC14E3 (Mansurov supports the opposite), and a lot with TC17E2. I have not yet had the courage to try it with the TC20E3.rnNo despite what has been said so far, I am very satisfied with the purchase and I highly recommend it to those looking for manageability. I struggled a little to understand its character, and at first I was even disappointed. But now ... I would buy it again! I use it on D500. |
 | sent on February 24, 2018 Pros: Optical construction, absence of color aberrations, extreme lightness and manageability Cons: Price and maybe it's less clear than the predecessor, but the Fresnel lens has advantages and disadvantages ... Opinion: Before buying the new Nikon 300 home I used the old version, heavy and impractical to use for handheld shots - as I usually do.rnPremetto that the technical component has always fascinated me in the objectives and the fact that this 300 incorporates a Fresnel lens element was enough for me to evaluate the purchase, the problem was to understand how Nikon had interpreted the development of this technical component, which has some pros and cons for maintaining the contrast and flare management, as well as in the type of bokeh.rnBeing in love with detail in the shots, frankly I was not expecting great things from this lens, but I had to think again! rnThe lens is lightweight, maneggevolissimo and offers excellent performance, both used du D800 / D810 that on more recent and demanding D500.rnMi has hit the ease with which the autofocus has hooked and followed the dragonflies in flight, always difficult to photograph, and the retail I provided in close-up shots.rnReally interesting, I recommend it to those who want to travel light without giving upto the performances.rnrnQui I collected some shots made with this lens, judge you: rnrnhttps: //www.flickr.com/photos/henry62/albums/72157688070175020 |
 | sent on January 26, 2018 Pros: WEIGHT!!!! dimensions and materials that look great. VR good but to be deactivated quickly, otherwise it becomes harmful. Very good AF when setting the appropriate priority to the subject. Cons: Someone complains about the price but what alternative is there at the same cost ???? Opinion: I purchased this lens after a long reflection and documenting on various sites, primarily JUZA, and I decided to replace the Tokina 300 f2, 8 which gave me a lot of satisfaction and for this reason I was undecided.rnOra after a few hundred shots I am going to MODIFY the previous review for the second time .... rnSolved the problem of the definition with fine focus adjustment (goal maybe starred ???) rnPer regarding the VR is spectacular but we must remember to deactivate it with short time otherwise it creates problemirnPer the weight I must say that Nikon this time has passed, willingly sacrifice a diaphragm for a couple of kg less with the recent machines is offset by the ISO and for me it is not worth the expense for a f / 2.8 that already I had but it was exaggeratedly heavy, who photographs all day with the machine around his neck sooner or later arrives at this 300 .... Tested out of curiosity even with the macro tubes and I must say that I find it very much nteressante, I took a 1/20 freehand with VR and I have more than good files.rnBut my judgmentit is more than positive as long as there is a favorable light, otherwise it does not forgive and does not do miracles.rnP.S. I posted in the forum a small post where I inform users who do not yet know that you can use the collar for the stand of 70/200 f4 because they have the same diameter, another little applause to the Nikon that sometimes guesses. |
 | sent on September 11, 2017 Pros: Weight, super crisp, excellent color rendering Cons: AF sometimes slow in low light conditions Opinion: For those who have put "collar shortage" for such a small and light optic, I have to say that it does NOT ... it's like putting it at the Nikon 24-70 f / 2.8, or never !! rnIn low light conditions, the AF sticks a bit, but it returns a sharpness (bhé is a fixed!), in my opinion, better than the Nikon afs 70-200 VR II (which I had). Having a 300mm f / 4 so light is not new and with superb quality. I do not feel the utmost for those who make fauna-sport, so comparison with the f / 2.8 model that weighs 4 times and costs twice does not hold. |
 | sent on May 01, 2017 Pros: Featherweight, 1700gr with D500. Sharpness, VR sport and normal. Almost a macro at 1.4 m possilility to use it with the TC1, 4x III. Cons: Hood with "fragile" coupling. Opinion: Sharp already at F 4.0 from the maximum to F5, 6. Brought to the neck for an afternoon not tired, great update of the fire with birds in flight and ability to brandish without fatigue. Boken often very nice, almost pastellato, but sometimes a little hard in backlight maybe for the Fresnel lens. If you do not photograph in backlight or with cutting lights it is advisable to overthrow the lens hood and it is much better for the large cylindrical surface. Besides being light does not occupy much place in a suitcase for hand baggage on airplanes. Not by Shadows contrasty like other AF-S. With the TC 1, 4x maintains a very good AF speed, higher than many zooms. On FF does not show distortion or vignetting from 5.6 onwards, on DX is sharp and without vignetting even TA. A great tool for wandering photographic hunting but also for sports, from tennis to rowing. The polycarbonate with which it is built externally is more robust than many metals and I think that worked with the tolerances suitable to the optics of this invoice, is very expensive, therefore a choice weighted for the lightness and not for the saving. Defects I have yet to find, before I had the 80-400 and this is a better performance in everything and two spans as AF. If Nikon thought of an older brother 400/5.6 It would be a fable. Instead it made the 500/5.6.. That looks like price.. |
 | sent on March 15, 2017 Pros: Compactness and extraordinary lightness, excellent stability, color rendering and in the AF speed Cons: Cost, hood cheap Opinion: I use it with satisfaction for almost a year, alternatively with the excellent 200-500m Nikkor f / 5.6, however, much heavier. I use it almost exclusively in the touring photographic hunt with the D500, almost always with TC14E III, which then gives me a very respectable focal, a 630mm f / 5.6 constant that is not little. The stabilizer is incredible, about 4 stops, the maf immediate (at least with the D500) and the yield of the very natural and pleasing colors. I disagree with a review that appeared long ago on N-Photography, which placed him among the last of various telephoto lenses of various brands (Nikon, Tamron, Sigma etc.). This type of test leaves me very puzzled, and for me are worth more field testing and the feelings I get when I look at a picture I did. That said, for me it is also very good at the maximum aperture, but the biggest advantage that I really appreciate is just what its size and weight, less than a Nikon 24-70mm f / 2.8. We have to think that walking with a D500 to colloe This 300mm and doubler is really fun, and freedom of movement allows for excellent shots, without working too. Fortunately now the price is slightly decreased, but it costs more fairly. Ultimately for those who love traveling photo hunt is an objective must-have in your kit. |
 | sent on February 13, 2017 Pros: Resa, weight, speed, image stabilization Cons: Cost housing, lens hood Opinion: I replaced the old 300mm f4 with this version after exhausting labors try in itinerant photographic hunting. The lightness of this version makes it possible to use in: sports without a tripod or monopod, traveling photo hunt even trekking sessions, and stabilization, I underestimated at first, it allows the use of shutter speeds unthinkable. Personally, the first attempt I made home- -in a close-up of a flower at 1 / 40sec without there being the least moved. Unfortunately achieve a lens so light it cost something in terms of construction: lighter but certainly less robust, and the fixed hood flower to 'eye of the old version is here replaced by a standard, cumbersome and in my opinion not too solid. Custody, just like the previous one, is well crafted but less stuffed with some older versions combined with Nikon professional lenses. Fast autofocus, in conjunction with the D500 a true masterpiece, and stabilization, for me accustomed to the noisy of the 105mm f2.8 micror more and Nikkor home, -over which is versatile, in two extremely quiet and extremely effective modalità-. Highly recommended, although the higher price -temo- keep many people away from this object. |
 | sent on January 16, 2017 Pros: Weight Cons: Lack of support for a tripod, but said support is available on Amazon for 20euro Opinion: Fantastic, of course my opinion is strongly influenced by what I do ... rnSono a nature photographer who does not mind a walk, not a giant and its light weight makes my life are facile.rnNon type to shed 4hrs I love wander. rnSeguono some considerations ....... rnil 300 is a perfect compromise, lenses with longer focal length require a tripod, (do not come to talk about stabilization for photos taken at 1/1200 remember that the stabilizers with those shutter speeds not work, even if you turn it // will also invite you to see her blurred) rnNella photography Naturalistic not stalking, you need to be light must move fast hands and excessive weight the weary and increases the risk of things done badly. (I'm not saying that this lens is better than a 400 2.8 or brighter lenses) rnLo use along with a D5300 while having a D800 for the same reason as above (you need to be light) .rnSe decide to make us more and photograph those with more time then the stabilizer will mander & agrAve; sollucchero :). rnPuò be multiplied but remember the above takes the stand goes well a rnUna a 1.4X lens comprare.rn |
| sent on September 24, 2016 Pros: Weight / handling, Focus, Global file output, exceptional Stabilizer Cons: passage of light in the coupling between the hood and the body-Optical. If Nikon lens hood and learn to make their grafts from Zeiss .... rnTuttavia is a venial sin in the context of amazing perspective. Opinion: Today I bought this lens as a user by Google and immediately I turned to put the work and the saggiarne limiti.rnHo made a hundred shots in different ways and I can say that it is a view of the highest livello.rnFacile to use because it does not barrel a focus not even want (tested with D700), very light use even extended (formerly I had the Nikkor 300 f / 4 old model, of double weight and with a huge problem of camera shake when used on a tripod because of bracket absolutely insufficient connection) .rnMolto beautiful color rendering, the definition of the image and the balance of light and dark with no shadows closed as is the case for the series G.rnMa it really is stunning it is that I was able to easily get a ' razor-sharp picture and perfectly in focus with 1/6 second freehand exposure to f 4 with stabilizer in position Normal !!! rnSe had not the Raw here in front of us does not crederei.rnPosso safe to say that until 1/15second all pictures can perfectly requiring attention really definitive minima.rnIn: And 'ABSOLUTELY A LENS TO OWN, the worthy completion in long shot of my optical park. I could not buy better. I think he does not regret the 300 f / 2.8rnValuterò in the future if maybe buy a 1.4x / 1.7xrn |
| sent on June 11, 2016 Pros: Functionality, lightness, M / F, construction, versatile, beautiful to look at, a fairy tale. Cons: Hood anonymous. Opinion: I bought it yesterday and I've done a hundred shots. I will be a simpleton, but I found nothing wrong. Both in full light in the early evening shadows did not give me trouble, I also used with TC 14E III, the always beautiful images and precise. Great stabilizer. In the dark with the kickstand she has baked me very beautiful images and well defined. Excellent and fast M / F supported by the infinite function. Excellent VR Sport for moving subjects. Very nice all the focus. The price is not a joke, but considering the lightness and performance is everything. Beautiful custody. Lens recommended. rn |
 | sent on January 29, 2016 Pros: Legero, quiet, clear, accurate, functional, PF, VR. Cons: Cost, no Opinion: I would like to give you my impressions and a brief review of this light, new innovative and feature-rich than the old and glorious version of 300 f4, which gave me much satisfaction and freezing good moments; although recently I have this lens and I would leave my impressions and comment. The idea that made me upgrade the lens 300 f4 to the new version is its lightness and VR newly designed, with a very fast internal motor and quiet (it really so ..) I thought to pair the D750 and D300s (waiting new pro DX model) to get a lighter lens, fast, quiet and easy to handle without neglecting the quality, planning to use it for bird hikes, with the possible addition of TC1.4 III and reaching a maximum TC1.7II (765mm f5.6 ) with excellent light and compact results; considering the TC2 III who was also compatible but much slower with significant loss of image clarity and quality. For this light weight it is easier and more practical this lens,added with the VR sports the lens gives precise, sharp images at low ISO and using low times for those who make naturalistic pictures will be very happy with this, since they will no longer need to worry about using a monopod or tripod to stabilize the lens . The Nikkor 300mm f / 4E VR is really small so to speak is very similar to the 24-70 f2.8, it seems a no-brainer for anyone looking to buy a high-quality first-level telephoto without spending a lot of money, it could be a great traveling companion, for sports and for wildlife, for walks in the mountains, very good for a female audience, wherever and whoever lost is a problem. I used this lens with the camera heads (D300s, D7200, D750, D3s) good results with all the best with the D750 and D3s; with smooth D750 is really lightning a blade, a great detail, it can also focuse in the branches (without claiming the moon), but compared with a 400 f2.8 + D810 would say that you really defends very well.I even made some shots with a fully compatible D810, the file is very similar to the D750, being very clear and precise you can very well make good Croop> 50% always consistent with the noise and high ISO. My concerns for this lens have been reading the many youth issues why I waited a bit before purchasing .. someone claimed to decentralization issues, compatibility issues with certain camera bodies, problems with VR, AF problems, Luckily my perspective everything looks ok so far? Finally I am very happy with this lens, now we await the results of the tests and the first shots of the D500 would be a great KIT on paper. |
 | sent on January 12, 2016 Pros: MF, weight sharpness and VR Cons: The hood a little 'plasticone, and nothing else' perfect Opinion: I purchased this light to lighten my bag and to have a fixed large canvases made and I can assure you they are very very happy with the purchase, and 'light and a lens' perfect with the option VR SPORT and' perfect for photography sports. I had two years ago the 300mm Vr 2.8 but weighed just to use it as much freehand especially during a walk along the Ticino. This lens weighs less than 24-70mm and then there then take anywhere and shoot handheld for hours without having a sore arm will backache :) |
 | sent on November 08, 2015 Pros: Clarity, lightness to the Top, VR SPORTS Cons: Nobody Opinion: In this first period I possess this light, I can say that is an excellent lens especially for its great lightness and sharpness. Under optimal conditions of light he is able to give real emotions. Another point of excellence is the VR, you can shoot at times even in low light conditions difficult .... rnrnLo recommend it to everyone !!! |
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