Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens Now Shipping

Newly announced Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens now shipping in US and worldwide.

Nikon’s newest FX-format lens AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR is 30% shorter and 1.5 lbs lighter than its predecessor.

The telephoto prime lens features four and a half stops of VR image stabilization, a VR Sport mode, VR tripod detection, a Silent Wave Motor, ED glass for further controlling chromatic aberrations and Nano Crystal Coat for superior image quality.

Nikon’s New 300mm f/4E PF ED VR vs. the old 300mm f/4D IF-ED Comparison

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens Now Shipping

What is Phase Fresnel 

Phase Fresnel (PF) lens elements effectively compensate for chromatic aberration and ghosting when combined with ordinary glass lens elements. The PF lens element is based upon the Phase Fresnel lens, which appears to have a series of concentric circles engraved onto it. Utilizing a Phase Fresnel lens element allows Nikon engineers to use fewer lens elements, resulting in a more compact and lightweight lens. Due to the characteristics of a PF (Phase Fresnel) lens that utilizes the photo diffraction phenomenon, when there is a strong light source within the frame or when light enters the lens from outside of the frame, ring-shaped colored flare may occur according to shooting conditions. This phenomenon can be minimized with “PF Flare Control” to be included in Capture NX-D (ver.1.1.0 or later).

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens Price & Release Date

The AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens is now available from the camera stores below.