NIKKOR✱ED 300mm 1:2.8 «Montreal» 604051

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«Nikon», Production date 1975/76
41st of 78 lenses produced (first 300/2.8 ED lens was #604011), released OCT 1975 exclusively for the professional press field,
eg. at the 1976 Montreal Olympics
Glossy black enamel finish
6 elements in 5 groups, 2 ED glass elements
Picture angle 8°10′
Black front ring, filter ∅ 122mm
Large scalopped aperture ring, not coupled
Aperture scale f/2.8 to f/32, 18 iris blades
Focusing ring with diamond pattern rubber grip, rotating lens barrel
Distance scale graduated in meters and feet from 4m (13 ft.) to infinity (∞)
2 adjusting rings to preselect the distance
«LENS MADE IN JAPAN» on black focusing ring
Built in tripod mount
Rotating bayonet mount, no bayonet screws
Dimensions approx. 125mm ∅ x 251mm
Weight approx. 2800g
Nikon 122mm screw-in lens hood, «300/2.8»
Nikon 122mm screw-in front lens cap
Nikon LF-1 rear lens cap
Nikon 122mm L37c filter, black rim