Key facts
- Brand
- Nikon
- Model
- 2.8D
- Category
- Other
- Industry
- Electronics
- Documents
- 8
- Languages
- EN · ZH · JA
- Last added
- 2012-05-08
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Nikon AF‑S Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF Instruction Manual
This manual explains how to operate the Nikon AF‑S Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF lens, including its Silent Wave Motor autofocus, internal focusing system, and distance‑information features when used with compatible Nikon cameras. It also lists optional accessories and provides detailed photographic‑range tables.
The guide covers lens care procedures, technical specifications such as focal length, aperture range, filter size, and dimensions, as well as depth‑of‑field tables and close‑up attachment information to help photographers achieve optimal results.
Nikon 2.8D specifications
| Focal length | 300 mm |
|---|---|
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focusing system | Internal focusing (IF) |
| Camera compatibility | Nikon F4‑Series cameras |
Source: Nikon AF-I Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF Lens User Manual
All Nikon 2.8D documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- Nikon AF-I Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF Lens User Manual 37 p
- Nikon AF‑S Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF Instruction Manual 52 p
- Nikon AF-I Nikkor ED 400mm f/2.8 D IF User Manual 40 p
- Nikon AF 20mm f/2.8D Lens User Manual 2 p
- Nikon AF Nikkor 18mm f/2.8D User Manual 2 p
- Nikon AF Nikkor ED 180mm f/2.8D IF Lens Instruction Manual 2 p
- Nikon AF Nikkor ED 14mm f/2.8D Lens User Manual 2 p
Questions answered in these manuals
Which teleconverters cannot be used with this lens?
Teleconverters TC‑14A, TC‑148, and TC‑201 are not compatible.
From: Nikon AF-I Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF Lens User Manual
What is the reproduction ratio when using the PK‑12 close‑up ring alone?
The reproduction ratio is 1/21.0 – 1/3.4 when the PK‑12 ring is used alone.
From: Nikon AF-I Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF Lens User Manual
What type of autofocus motor does the lens use?
It uses Nikon’s Silent Wave Motor, which provides rapid and quiet autofocus operation.
From: Nikon AF‑S Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF Instruction Manual
What is the filter size for this lens?
The lens accepts 52 mm screw‑in filters (and also slip‑in glass filters).
From: Nikon AF‑S Nikkor ED 300mm f/2.8 D IF Instruction Manual
What advantage does the coreless autofocus mechanism provide?
It delivers rapid and quiet autofocus, dramatically reducing focusing time.
Why might autofocus not work properly with this lens?
Autofocus can fail when the main subject in the focus brackets is relatively small or when the subject has low contrast or a strong pattern.