This super-quiet telephoto lens features Nikon's unique Silent Wave Motor technology which converts "traveling waves" into rotational e
This super-quiet telephoto lens features Nikon's unique Silent Wave Motor technology which converts "traveling waves" into rotational energy to focus the optics. Also features a newly designed optical system, using Nikon's performance-proven Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass. Lens's fully automatic diaphragm incorporates more blades, making out-of-focus portions of the image appear more pleasing. Distance Signal technology provides focused-distance information. Designed for maximum autofocus performance with the F5, F4, N90s and N70.
This lens has phenomenal resolving power and contrast, even at f/2.8. When I got my first results back, I quickly understood this is one lens on which Nikon staked their reputation.
Later, I used it with the Nikon TC 14E II converter - results continue to be amazing, satisfying, useable.
Ergonomic. Hand holdable. Solid Tripod collar/foot aparatus.
Interestingly, an Italian researcher did a direct comparison between this lens and the CanonIS USM f.2.8 equivalent, and found the Canon slightly better. I find this interesting as I cannot even imagine a lens being any sharper than this Nikon AFS-I 300 f/2.8.
Strengths:
Phenomenal resolution, contrast, even at f/2.8. Professional, tank like build quality.
Absolutely one of the best lenses made when it comes to sharpness, contrast, and focus speed. Build quality is superb. This len performs excellently at 2.8 and only improve a little when stopped down. It is completely uasable for stellar images wideopen with the tc-14e converter. Stoopping down to f4 with the tc-14e converter will yield some of the sharpest results you will ever see. Also, the lens is highly resistant to flare and ghosting. I've shot images directly into the sun for beach silhouettes with no problem. My favorite lens of all!
Strengths:
Sharpness is legendary.
Performance wideopen is great for sports.
AF speed is super-fast.
Build quality is great.
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy and a bit expensive...but, that's the price of fun!
Nikon customer service is slow,rude, and they treat the customer with little respect. There seems to be an attitude at Nikon that they are doing us a favor by "allowing" us to buy their products.
The Nikon rebate process is a nightmare.
Heck of a lens! If you are serious about your telephoto shots, you need this lens. I used the 300 2.8 AF-EDIF for a couple years. Its a great lens, but not the quality of this lens.
Tack sharp, instant focus, snaps onto focus without focus hunting (don't you just hate that?) and quiet. I used this with the TC14e converter, but was not pleased with the results (sharpness was slightly lacking). I now use it with the TC14EII and 20II and can recommend the results. This lens along with the two converters will likely satisfy your telephoto needs. Highly recommended.
WOW! If you want super fast focusing, Okay I will say it, TACK SHARP
and extreme detail look no further. I had this on an F100, It is just incredible.
A bit heavy, I lugged this thing around on a five mile trek, but the results were worth it.
You have to try it yourself to believe what possibilites this lense offers, a real difference this lens makes.
Strengths:
Sharp, Fast, built like a tank.
Incredible detail and color
Weaknesses:
Lousy lense cover, giant sunshade, Heavy 5.5 pounds, Expensive, but you get what you pay for.
If you can afford one, buy it, if you can't start saving, you won't be sorry you did.
This is a very amazing lens. The AFS motor is very fast and the optics is tack sharp even wide open. I have used it alot with TC-14E with superb results.
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