This Nikon 300mm lens adds vibration reduction for better hand-held photography of still subjects, smaller size and less ghosting from the previous version.

It's other huge advantage over the other 300mm lenses is the many ways one may command focus. AF-Lock and AF-ON switches start or lock autofocus from the lens itself. Focus Preset recalls a preset focus distance, a very useful feature in sports, nature, research and reconnaissance photography where one may mark a nest, first base or other spot. If your subject returns unexpectedly just tap the switch and you have focus without having to refocus and recompose. Even better, you can set focus while the light is good and regain focus after it gets dark or the lights are off and you don't want to startle your subject with an AF illuminator.