Nikon 300mm f/5.6
The Nikon Nikkor W 300mm f/5.6 is a long focal length large format lens with a 420mm image circle, covering 8x10in with generous movements and 11x14in with limited movements. At 1250g with a 95mm filter thread, it serves as the standard focal length for 8x10in photography, equivalent to a 50mm lens on 35mm format. The W series delivers excellent sharpness and contrast, making it a mainstay lens for 8x10in work.
| Focal Length | 300mm |
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| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 |
| Image Circle | 420mm |
| Filter Thread | 95mm |
| Weight | 1250g |
| Format Coverage | 8x10in |
Variants
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| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| W | — | — | 4 | £745 – £820 |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: July 2026
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| Jul 2026 | USD 745 | ebay | W | |
Title: Nikon NIKKOR W 300mm f5.6 Copal 3 Large Format Lens
Description:
Nikon NIKKOR W 300mm f5.6 Copal 3 Large Format Lens Lens is in overall in excellent condition. Glass has no fungus, haze, or separation. Shutter is nice and accurate. Works perfectly. Lens is in overall in excellent condition. Location: Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Jun 2026 | USD 820 | ebay | W | |
Title: [ Top MINT ] Nikon Nikkor W 300mm f5.6 Large Format Lens COPAL 3 Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Front lens cap, Rear lens cap. I sterilize all our products with alcohol. And the optics are cleaned with a lens cleaner. There are no large dusts. I can provide you the best service. Serial Number;. Location: SapporoSi, HOKKAIDO, Japan |
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| May 2026 | USD 800 | ebay | W | |
Title: [NEAR MINT+++] Nikon Nikkor W 300mm f5.6 Large Format Lens Copal No.3 JAPAN
Description:
【Important Notice! There are no large dusts. Serial Number;. There is no fog. There is no fungus. There is no balsam separation. There are no scratches. No problem in the shooting. Location: Hamamatsu,Shizuoka, Japan |
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| May 2026 | USD 760 | ebay | W | |
Title: [Mint] Nikon Nikkor-W 300mm f5.6 Large Format Lens Copal No.3 From JAPAN
Description:
Front lens cap, Rear lens cap. Pre-owned, heavy signs of use. Pre-owned, almost no signs of use. There is fog -no. There is fungus -no. There is scratches -no. There is separation -no. tiny scuffs from normal use. Location: Japan, Japan |
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