Nikon 300/F9

**David Karp** · 2-Feb-2005, 16:51

Steve,

I have the Nikkor M 300 f/9.0. I like it a lot. Plenty of movement for 4x5, and enough for 8x10 (I recently borrowed a friend's 8x10 and the lens covers with some movement). Photos are sharp (when I am functioning correctly), and I like the focal length for 4x5. To echo some of the other comments, I was looking for a used version of the Nikkor or the Fujinon C 300mm f/8.5. I would have bought either one and expected to be satisfied based on the many reviews on this site. It just so happened that the Nikkor came along first at a reasonable price. If you are thinking used, check with Jim at MPEX. He often has used Nikkor M 300s in stock. Normally they go for $495 or thereabouts.

**David Karp** · 2-Feb-2005, 17:29

Steve,

I forgot to mention that depending on your camera's bellows extension capability, the Fujinon C 300mm can give you a few millimeters more than will the Nikkor M. The flange to focal length on the Fujinon is 282.3mm. The same distance for the Nikkor M is 290.0mm. Perhaps every millimeter counts if you are looking at a double extension camera with 12" of bellows. This information comes from the Ebony website, and might be of interest to you or some of the others. It is found at:

http://www.ebonycamera.com/cam/lenses.html

**Paul Chaplo** · 3-Feb-2005, 00:03

Its an excellent lens and very compact. Im not using mine and would consider selling it.

Best,

Paul Chaplo

www.chaplo.com

www.paulchaplo.com

**Diane Maher** · 3-Feb-2005, 16:49

Steve,
I have a Fujinon-C 300 mm which I have used both on my 8x10 (which I bought it for) and on my Toyo 45AII. Sorry, but I don't have any experience with the Nikkor as when I was looking for an 8x10 lens, the Fujinon-C was recommended to me by Jim at Midwest Photo Exchange (where I bought both the 8x10 and the lens).

**Nature Photo** · 3-Feb-2005, 18:35

How many are using it on a Tachihara? Thanks.

**W K Lam** · 4-Feb-2005, 06:02

When i am deciding for my long lens, i struggle between the well known Nikon 300mm F9 vs Fujinon Tele 400mm f8. Finally i choose fujinon because of the requirement of less bellow extension, this means i can use for more closeup subjects. In addition, a bit of greedy, a longer focal length. I do find telescope design is inconvenience whenever you tilt your lens to make a clear focus from near to far subject. You need to recompose picture all again.....