What is the cheapest used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED in the UK?

The cheapest used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED currently listed is £625.96 at eBay, based on 3 listings compared across 2 UK retailers.

How many used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 3 used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED listings available across 2 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED use?

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED features a Full Frame sensor.

Is the used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED going up or down in price?

Over the past two weeks the average used price has risen 28.3%, from £494 to around £634, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED (1996) for Sale — From £626

£625.96 Low price

£757.26 High price

3 Listings

2 Retailers

2 New this week

1 Reduced

Great for: wildlife sport portrait astro

Nikon's professional 300mm — the earlier AF-S D version without VR stabilisation.

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED is a professional super-telephoto prime from Nikon's F-mount lineup, combining Silent Wave Motor autofocus with internal focusing and extra-low dispersion glass. The D designation indicates distance encoding for advanced metering, predating the aperture-ring-free G designation that followed.

The lens delivers a constant 300mm f/2.8 with Nikon's AF-S Silent Wave Motor for fast and near-silent autofocus, IF (Internal Focusing) so the lens length does not change during focus, ED glass for chromatic aberration suppression, a tripod collar, and full-frame coverage. Teleconverter compatibility extends reach to 420mm f/4 or 600mm f/5.6.

The 300mm f/2.8 is a cornerstone of professional sports and wildlife photography — fast enough to freeze action in poor arena or outdoor lighting, sharp enough for significant cropping in post, and compatible with teleconverters for extended reach. The D variant includes a physical aperture ring, allowing use on older Nikon bodies that require it.

Verify AF-S motor speed and tracking accuracy at maximum aperture, as this is the primary use case. Test teleconverter compatibility if applicable. Inspect the tripod collar rotation and locking for smooth, positive operation. Check the front element for coating integrity and examine ED elements for any haziness that would degrade chromatic aberration control.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED generations

This page covers the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED (1996). Not to be confused with its sibling model:

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED II (2005 successor) →

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Nikon ED AF-S 300mm F2.8D SWM Mark I AF Telephoto Prime Lens with case eBay

£625.96

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED Recent Good MPB

£634.00

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NIKON AF-S NIKKOR ED 300mm f/2.8D Great Condition eBay

£757.26 £778.96

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Used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED price history

Tracking the used Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8D IF-ED price? Over the past two weeks, the average has risen 28.3%, from £494 to around £634. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £630 and £696 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 5 Jul – 25 Jul 2026.