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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon's 2009 professional 300 f/2.8 with VR II, Nano Crystal Coat, weather sealing and a focus limiter, at 2,900 g.

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Core
Released
2009
Focal Length
300mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Nikon F-mount
Filter Size
52mm
Dimensions
124mm diameter × 267.5mm length
Weight
2900g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Silent Wave Motor (SWM)
Optical IS
Vibration Reduction (VR), 3 stops
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.16x
Min. Focus Distance
2.2m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.9/10
Street
3.4/10
Travel
3.7/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
Documentary
4.5/10
Sports & Action
7.5/10
Landscape
4.7/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
Casual
3.6/10
Food
4.5/10
Architecture
4.4/10
Underwater
4.9/10
✅ Great For
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Sports & Action 7.5 Strong on autofocus, focal length and burst-speed support.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Filmmaking 3.4 Held back by video handling and focal length.
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Street 3.4 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Casual 3.6 Held back by portability and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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