NIKON AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR - Official Thread


Found the weight in kenrockwell for 755g only.
 

Dfive said:
http://www.nikon.com/news/2015/0106_lens_02.htm

" The world's lightest fixed focal length (prime) telephoto lens with a focal length of 300mm and maximum aperture of f/4, achieved with the adoption of a PF (Phase Fresnel) lens element, a first for NIKKOR lenses. "

AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Primary Features

-- A fixed focal length telephoto lens with a focal length of 300mm and a maximum aperture of f/4 compatible with Nikon FX-format digital SLR cameras
-- The first NIKKOR lens for which a PF (Phase Fresnel) lens element has been adopted, making it the world's lightest*1 lens of its type
-- Equipped with a SPORT VR mode for effective photography of athletes and other subjects that are moving rapidly and unpredictably in addition to a vibration reduction (VR; camera shake compensation equivalent to a 4.5-stop*2 increase in shutter speed) function
-- Adoption of a PF (Phase Fresnel) lens element, an ED lens element, and Nano Crystal Coat for superior optical performance with which chromatic aberration and ghost are suppressed
-- Capable of expression of the beautiful blur characteristics possible only with a maximum aperture of f/4
-- Equipped with an electro-magnetic aperture mechanism that enables stable auto-exposure with high-speed continuous shooting
-- Adoption of Nikon's exclusive and highly durable fluorine coat, which effectively repels water and oils, and makes cleaning the lens easier even when it does get dirty, on the surface of the front lens element.

PF (Phase Fresnel) Lens Elements

-- The PF (Phase Fresnel) lens, developed by Nikon, effectively compensates chromatic aberration utilizing the photo diffraction phenomenon*. It provides superior chromatic aberration compensation performance when combined with a normal glass lens. Compared to many general camera lenses that employ an optical system using the photorefractive phenomenon, a remarkably compact and lightweight body can be attained with less number of lens elements.
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rain5533 said:
ya so light, what does it mean they call PF?
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You may want to read whole thread. :)
 

Lol just wanna find out the lens where is made from he he
 

daredevil123 said:
Hmmm... i am confused.
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Ha ha This lens so light, also much expansive.. I have built up my camera body & lens, so I called it bullet... That meant no bullet = money, when no bullet how could you fight..
 

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This is a big jump in terms of the weight. When I first saw the weight, I couldn't believe it man...

Yes, agree with Dfive and the rest, good to wait for the first few batches / reviews to be out before deciding... In every product, there's bound to be teething problems.

Can't wait for the review to be out...
a rough calculation, I guess this pc will be just under $3K.
For the weight, it is very tempting but IQ is paramount to everyone so I wouldn't carrying the heavier one if reviews turns out otherwise.

iirc, it is launched in USA this thu...
 

EdOkH said:
This is a big jump in terms of the weight. When I first saw the weight, I couldn't believe it man...

Yes, agree with Dfive and the rest, good to wait for the first few batches / reviews to be out before deciding... In every product, there's bound to be teething problems.

Can't wait for the review to be out...
a rough calculation, I guess this pc will be just under $3K.
For the weight, it is very tempting but IQ is paramount to everyone so I wouldn't carrying the heavier one if reviews turns out otherwise.

iirc, it is launched in USA this thu...
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won't be a cheap lens.... but I expect it to be good... on my list but after its in the market place for 6 months - I wait till all gear is tried and tested first. ;)
 

Apparently stocks are already released - saw a set in YL Camera in KL while I was buying some camera gear there.
 

$Nikkor-300mm-f-4E-PF-ED-VR-lens-2.jpg

$Nikkor-300mm-f-4E-PF-ED-VR-lens-8.jpg
 

Expect to see it here for $2700 - $2850 .
 

liuels said:
got it ?
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NOPE... I never get something first off the mark, I'll wait for real world field tests ( not DXO lab type tests ) , wait for the hype to settle down , and wait for the initial price on release to drop slightly.

Can afford now, yeah why not.... but I always wait. :) :)
 

Wonder if the bokeh will be as creamy as the Canon 135mm f/2
 

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