Nikon 300mm 2.8 AF IF-ED

[djaphoto]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a bit of info on the above lens.

Is this the version which has very slow AF on newer D-SLR's?

I am shooting with a Nikon D200 and wondered if this prime would be any good or whether it's focus speed is just a bit too slow?

Cheers

 

[gramps]

It was the slow AF speed of lenses like this intended for professional use that sparked the migration to Canon for professional sports photography.

'Ken Rockwell'

 

[djaphoto]

So guessing this is the 20+ year old one then.

Which versions came before the latest VR model, is it the MKI / MKII af-s then?

Thinking that is the one I really want...

 

[gramps]

Try looking HERE for a bit about the history of the lens.

 

[djaphoto]

Cheers Gramps

 

[fidofoto]

I have the afs 2 version chosen for it's weight.
The af issue never came up when I was searching out my buy.

I used with a D200 too, but the lens really shone once a D3 was hooked up.

They are super lenses, one day the camera upgrade will no doubt follow, when it does, you are ready!