The new Nikon 300 mm f4 lens: Nikon has launched a new 300 mm f4 lens that weighs only 1.6lb and has a new technology to eliminate chromatic aberration. The best thing about this lens...

JPL

Nikon has launched a new 300 mm f4 lens that weighs only 1.6lb and has a new technology to eliminate chromatic aberration.
The best thing about this lens is that instead of pressing more glass into a lens barrel to control chromatic aberration Nikon is using different types of lens elements and fewer lens elements to do this with the added bonus of light weight lens and probably more light passing the lens. And it has 4 stops in vibration reduction (VR). Anybody interested in this lens??

You can get it at B&H, see here http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1111442-REG/nikon_2223_af_s_nikkor_300mm_f_4e.html

In comparison the Canon 300 mm f4 L lens is 2.6lb so it is quite a difference in weight.

Is it time for Canon now to catch up with Nikon in the lens department or shall we wait for field testing on this new Nikon 300 mm lens :wink:

Haydon

JPL wrote:

Is it time for Canon now to catch up with Nikon in the lens department or shall we wait for field testing on this new Nikon 300 mm lens :wink:

Sounds like you're trying to stir the water.

JPL

Haydon wrote:

Sounds like you're trying to stir the water.

No, not really. It is actually big news when Nikon launches a 300 mm lens that is only half the weight of the lens it replaces. So here is obviously something more than the usual "small steps" development happening in the lens department at Nikon. And if this lens is sharp and good then other manufacturers will follow. I have seen very many here on UHH complain about the weight of their camera gear so it is a very important factor.

But of course it is also fun to slam this in the face of the competitor's fanboys :thumbup:

Haydon

JPL wrote:

But of course it is also fun to slam this in the face of the competitor's fanboys :thumbup:

I rest my case.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Haydon wrote:

I rest my case.

Would that be a heavy duty Canon camera lens case?

GPS Phil Loc: Dayton Ohio

JPL wrote:

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The reduction in weight alone would perk my interest, if it stands up in field tests it would work well on a Dx like my D7100, and a wonderful addition for the full frame.

Phil

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

JPL wrote:

But of course it is also fun to slam this in the face of the competitor's fanboys :thumbup:

Your a pretty funny boy Charlie Brown. And a pretty ignorant one at that!! :lol:
If your MAN enough, why don't you tell us just HOW many YEARS canon has been producing Diffractive Optics(D.O. Lenses).
Then slam yourself in the face with THAT fanboy !! :lol: :lol: :lol: :thumbup: :thumbup:
SS
PS: the real coup for Nikon will be the day that YOU own one!!

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

JPL wrote:

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Well, for me, I've got other things I'd prefer to purchase for $2K. In addition, my 28~300 works just fine and quite sharp. One f-stop is easily compensated by simply changing the ISO.
--Bob

Markschmidtphotography

I actually know someone who recently purchased this lens. Since it is a prime lens you lose the zoom capability however it is clearly a step above its predecessor. My friend loves it!

Fotomacher Loc: Toronto

While not as sharp or light or auto, I am using a Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 AI-s lens which set me back $200. Stopped down to f/8 or better the results are very acceptable. A great long lens to use while saving up for a newer version.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

JPL wrote:

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Nikon would have been better served by making a 400mm f5.6 or 4.7 ! !
and yes, Nikon is finally using Flourite in their lenses - something Canon has been doing for 25 years now !

SteveR Loc: Michigan

JPL wrote:

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I am a Nikon shooter, but it's my understanding that it's Nikon catching up with Canon in this case and using Canon technology to build a 300mm lens that is 148mm long. Pretty cool.

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

SharpShooter wrote:

Your a pretty funny boy Charlie Brown. And a pretty ignorant one at that!! :lol:
If your MAN enough, why don't you tell us just HOW many YEARS canon has been producing Diffractive Optics(D.O. Lenses).
Then slam yourself in the face with THAT fanboy !! :lol: :lol: :lol: :thumbup: :thumbup:
SS
PS: the real coup for Nikon will be the day that YOU own one!!

Too much caffein??

kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Fotomacher wrote:

While not as sharp or light or auto, I am using a Nikkor 300mm f/4.5 AI-s lens which set me back $200. Stopped down to f/8 or better the results are very acceptable. A great long lens to use while saving up for a newer version.

I had this very lens back in the day, until all my stuff got stolen. Didnt use it much, but those times when I needed it, such as at air shows, it was the only lens that could do the job. Wish I still had it.

moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment

Markschmidtphotography wrote:

I actually know someone who recently purchased this lens. Since it is a prime lens you lose the zoom capability however it is clearly a step above its predecessor. My friend loves it!

"This lens is not yet released..."

From Amazon.

Maybe your friend has the older, heavier version? Or some special arrangement with Nikon?

I just pre-ordered it. Been waiting for this sucker for awhile. The light weight is icing on the cake.