Home » Nikon » D300

Note: this camera was first sold in Sep 2007. There may be newer versions available.

I own this

I want this

Nikon D300

HQ Grade: B

A	is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B	means they are good, with some standout features.
C	means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F	mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.

5 out of 5

"Photo Pro"

5 out of 5

"D300"

See rating based on 739 user reviews
Submit your own Nikon D300 review!

This camera is ranked

19th of 50 in SLR/Professional
33rd of 74 in 12 Megapixels
13th of 73 in Nikon

Read 37 open and answered questions about the D300
or ask a new question!

Merchant Offers
Compare store ratings and prices...
Shop for Nikon D300 accessories.
47digital	$2,199.95

Ask

Have a question about the D300?
Enter it here: (You can enter more details in the next step)

Back to List

Answered!

Don Hess (konadon) 0 pts

September 14, 2008 2:08 PM

Subscribe for Email Updates for this Question

Is the D300 compatible with non automatic lenses?

I have a number of Nikon and other brand camera lenses from film SLR's. Can the D300 accept these?

Report Abuse Did you find this question

helpful or

not helpful?

This question has been answered!

Aditya D (Adhere) 7462 pts

September 14, 2008 2:11 PM

I'm assuming by automatic, you mean auto focusing? But yes, pretty much any (with some exceptions to the very early Nikon film cameras) Nikon lens, both digital and film camera lenses will fit on the D300. This also goes for manual and automatic focusing lenses. Be weary though, you will lose a lot of image stabilization and metering when using the older lenses, so if you could try and get a newer one.

Report Abuse Did you find this answer

helpful or

not helpful?

Don Hess (konadon) 0 pts

September 14, 2008 2:15 PM

Thanks for the quick response. It's helpful as I contemplate jumping into the digital world of more complex cameras.
Don

Report Abuse Did you find this answer

helpful or

not helpful?

Aditya D (Adhere) 7462 pts

September 14, 2008 3:12 PM

The jump into the digital world is definitely a worthwhile jump in my opinion, and though they are digital as opposed to film, some of them are actually much easier to use, especially with digital manual controls that you could never have on film SLR cameras. I think the D300 is a great camera to start off with, especially if you have some base knowledge about photography and/or SLRs.

Report Abuse Did you find this answer

helpful or

not helpful?

Is the D300 compatible with non automatic lenses?

This Question is Answered. If you have further information you may add it here.