Nikkor 300 mm f4.5 ED (manual focus)

[Patrice]

I was just informed of having the winning bid on a government surplus Nikkor 300mm f4.5 ED manual focus prime. The bid was a princely sum of $150.00. We'll see what I purchased when it gets here. It could be real sweet but it could also be pretty ugly.

 

[Formatted]

What a strange lenses "Shortest lenses Nikon make at this focal length" wonder what the Bohek is like...

 

[djacobox372]

The 300mm f4.5 Ed is an awesome lens. Very sharp, and well built. Works great with teleconverters, especially the tc-301


150 is a good price, as long as the glass is in decent shape, these lenses sell fr around $325 in mint condition.

Keep in mind that this lens won't meter unless you have a d1, d2, d200, d300, d700, d7000, or d3

 

[Derrel]

This lens has an unusual internal focusing system that features a feather-light focusing ring rotation--when the lens is in reasonable shape. This lens model was built Nikon-tough, and can withstand some amazing use and abuse. I have seen one carried daily by a newspaper shooter for around 15 years, and the lens held up quite well. I have a nice, clean example. It's a very compact 300mm lens, with a skinny barrel. Its real secret though, is the feather-touch internal focusing system...I think you might like the 300/4.5 ED-IF.