The 300mm f4.5 Nikkor-H is a Vintage Lens Worth Having. On Micro 4/3 It Is Equivalent to 600mm!

Vintage lenses are always fun and a good value. The Nikkor H 300mm f4.5 is a decent performer and a lot of fun if you want a long lens. On my Olympus EM5 MkII Micro Four Thirds camera it is equivalent to a 600mm lens and that's pretty long! Photography with vintage lenses is something to look into especially if you are shooting a mirrorless digital camera.

[@petermcginty3636]

Thank you, Don. The photos looked very nice. Those vintage lens certainly have a different look to digital lenses; but I mean that in a positive way. From your images, there is a definite, romantic image quality to the image. I can now see why some say that digital lenses, although perfect, have an over-sharpened look. Thank you. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dongummphotography]

Many like the look of vintage lenses for certain applications. I believe they definitely have their place alongside digital lenses.

[@CarmineTavernaPhotography]

Great content..cheers

[@dongummphotography]

Thank you!

[@dylanhill1640]

Great images and content.

[@dongummphotography]

Thank you, and thanks for watching and commenting, too!

[@gaoldias]

Very nice, Don. With respect to contrast and saturation, you can always push that in post (as you know). Very cool lens. Back in the film days, I was a Nikon shooter so this is especially interesting for me.

[@Nickothy]

I just picked one up for $60 in NM. Thanks for all the info 👍🏼

[@spacelord1913]

Nice and sharp

[@dongummphotography]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@smkunder1]

I have a Nikon AFS F4, I think I will give it a try on my Olympus. Just have to shut off autofocus and give it a whirl. Enjoy your videos.

[@dongummphotography]

Thanks for watching!

[@albertojosealfieri8316]

Great lens on the cheap...

[@jimgerleve3587]

Nice vid Don. I just received this lens for my Nikon F4. However I do have an Olympus E-30 digital camera with original 4/3 (not micro 4/3). My question is there an adapter available for the Nikon lens to adapt to my original 4/3 Olympus camera? Thanks!

[@dongummphotography]

Thanks for watching! I do not know if an adapter is available for the E-30. A search on ebay would probably answer the question.

[@remlap]

Hi what quick release plate are you using with this lens?

[@dongummphotography]

I use generic Arca Swiss type quick release plates and clamps.

[@remlap]

@@dongummphotography I thought so, just ordered one of these lens, I have slowly been collecting F mount Nikkors and the newer Voigtlanders for the last four years with the scalloped focus rings, I love them so much. This is the last lens I want.
Thanks.

[@d30gaijin]

I have the exact same lens in near mint condition I picked up off eBay last year for less than $100. It's a beauty. I haven't tried it out yet. I wish you had mentioned what aperture you made your shots at. Thank's for the video.

[@dongummphotography]

Thanks for watching! Shot all images at f8