Nikon-H f/4,5 300mm

Nikon NIKKOR-H 300mm f/4.5 – Telephoto Prime Lens (Serial No. 412941)

The NIKKOR-H 300mm f/4.5, serial number 412941, is a manual focus telephoto lens from the Nikon F-mount pre-AI era, produced in the late 1960s to early 1970s. The "H" in the name stands for Hexa, indicating a 6-element optical design. This lens is known for its excellent build quality, solid performance, and classic rendering—especially valued by vintage photography enthusiasts and those adapting it to digital systems.

Key Features

• Focal Length: 300mm – long reach for wildlife, sports, and telephoto landscapes

• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5, stops down to f/32

• Lens Mount: Nikon F-mount (pre-AI) – can be converted to AI, or adapted to digital/mirrorless systems

• Optical Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups

• Focus Type: Manual focus, with long throw for precision

• Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 4 meters (13 feet)

• Aperture Blades: 9-blade diaphragm

• Filter Thread: 72mm

• Built-in Hood: Yes – integrated sliding metal lens hood

• Construction: Full-metal barrel, engraved distance and aperture scales

What’s Included

• Nikon NIKKOR-H 300mm f/4.5 lens (Serial No. 412941)

•  rear lens cap
  

Condition

Used – Good condition: The lens is fully functional, with clean optics, no haze, fungus, or separation. Focus and aperture rings turn smoothly. Some light cosmetic wear may be present on the barrel, consistent with age, but it does not affect image quality.