Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300 mm f/4E PF ED VR
11. Summary
- excellent image quality in the frame centre,
- good resolution on the edge of the frame no matter what sensor you use,
- proper correction of longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration,
- lack of problems with spherical aberration,
- moderate distortion,
- negligible coma,
- low astigmatism,
- bokeh pleasing to the eye,
- moderate vignetting,
- perfect colour rendition,
- excellent optical stabilization,
- silent and accurate autofocus.
Cons:
- average performance against bright light,
- price.
If you compare the lists of pros and cons you can answer a question concerning the advantages of using new technologies without hesitation. A classic lens – made of ordinary elements – perhaps would have higher resolution results and would fare against bright light better but it would also be physically heavier and bigger; apart from that, if you wanted to ensure equally good performance in other categories, it would have to be very complex optically and perhaps not a lot cheaper than the lens with the new technology implemented.
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Although the price of the tested lens might seem very steep you have to understand that you get a lot in exchange. Still I admit I am very surprised that, with such a price tag, Nikon decided to save a bit and produce the lens in China. However let’s hope that the quality control was very strict and reflected well the price, making the place of production unimportant.
