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Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens
- Price: $159.95
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # KINC300
- Mfr# NC-300
Product Highlights
- Arca-Type Quick Release Plate
Use of this lens collar with Arca flip lock mounts, while possible, will not yield optimal performance and is not recommend. Use with a Kirk quick release or mount an additional Arca plate to the bottom of the collar for Arca mounts.
The Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar is specifically designed for the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S lens. It is designed to provide maximum lens support, with quick, accurate, smooth rotation and positive locking in any position.
Precisely machined from lightweight 6061T6 aluminum, the base is made to fit a Kirk Arca Swiss-type quick release clamp. In addition, instead of only one point of support, the NC-300 provides an additional point of support for the lens at the other end of its plate.
- Smoother rotation
- Easier grip and larger locking knob
| Weight | 6.5 oz (185g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 46 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (39)
- Solid/sturdy (36)
- Fits well (34)
- Improves tripod function (31)
- Durable (5)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (4)
Best Uses
- Wildlife (22)
- Landscape/scenery (20)
- Sports/action (14)
- Night shots (9)
- Portraits (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (19), Semi-pro photographer (13), Enthusiast (5), Pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (33)
Most Liked Positive Review
Essential accessory for the 300 f4 AFS
This product is fantastic. The Nikkor 300 f4 AFS is stellar optically. Unfortunately, the tripod colllar that comes with the lens is inadequate because it flexes - leaving photos blurry when shot at slow...Read complete review
This product is fantastic. The Nikkor 300 f4 AFS is stellar optically. Unfortunately, the tripod colllar that comes with the lens is inadequate because it flexes - leaving photos blurry when shot at slow shutter speeds from a tripod.
I replaced the stock collar with this Kirk product and can now shoot with confidence. I believe that the Kirk collar is absolutely essential for this lens. It is sturdy - and it has two points of contact for the lens - thus ensuring stability.
I am so impressed with this product that I have coerced all of my friends with this lens to upgrade their collars using this Kirk product.
You can use the Kirk collar on standard 1/4" tripod attachment plates or using the dovetailed Arca/Swiss system (much preferred).
The Kirk collar transforms an average lens into an incredible lens.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Suffices but misses the mark on details
This collar came highly recomended and I also read terrible comments about the OEM Nikon collar. So, I purchased this collar along with my new 300 f/4 Nikkor. While it gets the job...Read complete review
This collar came highly recomended and I also read terrible comments about the OEM Nikon collar. So, I purchased this collar along with my new 300 f/4 Nikkor. While it gets the job done I can't understand why for such a price important machining details were omitted from the design. For instance this thing will scratch the finish on the lens barrel if you don't carefully chamfer the corners at the hinge AND would it really be too difficult to include provision for a simple E clip to make the locking screw captive so it doesn't try to hit the ground each time you open the collar. Yes, there are many times I prefer to shoot the 300 handheld and the collar needs to be removed. Functional but disappointing.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 46 customers
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
More stable than stock foot, good workmanship, easy to install, integrated Arca Swiss mount - no accessory plate needed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Nikkor 300mm f/4 lens
Pros
- Fits Well
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
The Kirk lens collar is considerably stronger than the collar supplied with the Nikon 300mm f/4 lens. I am very satisfied.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
I shoot close-up nature images and wanted the 300mm f4 to get into garden and nature areas. I use Lens Collars to refine my compositions constantly. Upon receiving my 300mm F4 I was extremely disappointed in the stability and overall feel of the stock Nikon collar. Having read that this was an issue for others I did not hesitate to order the Kirk Collar. The stability and ease of adjustments are like night and day compared to the original. Extra cost but the quality and image results will be worth it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
A great product that significantly improves on the stability of the original Nikon collar. Highly recommended.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
Strong, very tight with built in arca Swiss plate so no need to buy one . It gives more stability on the tripod giving more sharp photos
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Commercial
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
Very well thought out, excellent design. Fits precisely, and far more supportive than the Standard Nikon collar the lens comes with. Very happy with this. Better IMO than the RRS as it supports at two points, and is less expensive as well. Must have IMO for Nikon 300mm users who work on a tripod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
Fits straight to my Arca-swiss clamp without the need to fit a QR plate. Is plenty long enough to adjust the balance. It's perfect! Why couldn't Nikon have produced this?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
The Kirk is exceptional.No matter the shutter speed,shooting from a tripod,everything is now tack sharp,and instead of feeling like you're rotating into portrait mode through heavy grit sandpaper,with the Kirk the move seems like it's being done in butter coated satin!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Built in arca swiss plate
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
Easier to adjust, tighter, built in Arca Swiss style plate so you don't need to buy one if you already have an Arca Swiss style mount. I use this on a gimble head and the combination works great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improved design
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- Heavy
- No hook
Best Uses
- Floral
- Landscape/Scenery
- Nature shots
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
I`ve read about the Kirk replacement collar for the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S lens, but thought would it really be that much better?
After mounting it on the lens (which was so easy) and taking a few shots from across the yard of my azalea bush at slow shutter speed, the results were quite impressive. No longer do I have a slightly blurry image viewed at 100% crop due to the vibration of the camera. The collar is sturdy and easy to mount. It also makes for a good handle for those hand-held shots. The two draw-backs I find is that it`s slightly heavier than the stock collar and it doesn`t hook onto my sling-pack while carrying it like the old one did. For the intended use, which is to use with a tripod, it is a great improvement over the stock collar and am glad I purchased it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
This is a quality product and a big improvement over Nikon's tripod mount. While the Kirk collar has improved the stability of the lens and made it easier to rotate, care still has to be taken to stabilize the rig due to the long focal length of the lens (especially when adding a 1.4x TC). I knocked the Kirk down one star only because I feel that it is overpriced.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
This collar came highly recomended and I also read terrible comments about the OEM Nikon collar. So, I purchased this collar along with my new 300 f/4 Nikkor. While it gets the job done I can't understand why for such a price important machining details were omitted from the design. For instance this thing will scratch the finish on the lens barrel if you don't carefully chamfer the corners at the hinge AND would it really be too difficult to include provision for a simple E clip to make the locking screw captive so it doesn't try to hit the ground each time you open the collar. Yes, there are many times I prefer to shoot the 300 handheld and the collar needs to be removed. Functional but disappointing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
What a difference, really. If I didn't see and feel it myself I wouldn't have believed it.
This bracket is rock solid and the knob to release the rotation feature is a blessing to use. Switch from horizontal to vertical is a snap.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
This lens collar is much stronger and offers greater stability for my camera on a tripod, monopod and car window mount. It loosens easily for adjusting to vertical shooting. Very useful for wildlife photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by IAT JimK
Images shared by IAT JimK
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
I use the product for outdoor work on a Nikon 300MM f4 lens. The collar that came with the lens is a failure. This is a great improvement. It holds the lens and provides a rest for the rest of the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
I read so many horror stories about the nikon collar that I ordered directly the kirk replacement. Easy to adapt.
With a full frame/heavy body (I own a D300s), I suspect it needs a longer plate to achieve the right balance with a sidekick.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
The Kirk collar for my Nikon 300MM F4 works like a gem, now I could capture pictures with shutter speed below 1/60 with ease! Even pictures with 1/10 shutter speed have no problems at all!
I highly recommend this product to all Nikon 300mm F4 users!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by Andy
Ruddy Kingfisher taken with 300mm and Kirk Collar
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
I got this Kirk lens collar to replace my stock 300mm f/4 AF-S lens when I purchase the lens from B&H. It is easy to install and better holding. I do not need to buy additional tripod plate for it as I just remove teh plate I used on my camera and atatch it to this Kirk NC-300. Nicely fit and looks much nicer too.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Tripod Use
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
Does the job very well, no movement at all on the tripod, and provides a much more stable feel than the stock tripod mount. Not much heavier than the stock mount either so don't have any problem taking it with me in the field.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
This is the lens collar that Nikon should have designed in the first place but didn't. Kirk did it right.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 46 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (39)
- Solid/sturdy (36)
- Fits well (34)
- Improves tripod function (31)
- Durable (5)
Cons
- Heavy / bulky (4)
Best Uses
- Wildlife (22)
- Landscape/scenery (20)
- Sports/action (14)
- Night shots (9)
- Portraits (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (19), Semi-pro photographer (13), Enthusiast (5), Pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (33)
Most Liked Positive Review
Essential accessory for the 300 f4 AFS
This product is fantastic. The Nikkor 300 f4 AFS is stellar optically. Unfortunately, the tripod colllar that comes with the lens is inadequate because it flexes - leaving photos blurry when shot at slow...Read complete review
This product is fantastic. The Nikkor 300 f4 AFS is stellar optically. Unfortunately, the tripod colllar that comes with the lens is inadequate because it flexes - leaving photos blurry when shot at slow shutter speeds from a tripod.
I replaced the stock collar with this Kirk product and can now shoot with confidence. I believe that the Kirk collar is absolutely essential for this lens. It is sturdy - and it has two points of contact for the lens - thus ensuring stability.
I am so impressed with this product that I have coerced all of my friends with this lens to upgrade their collars using this Kirk product.
You can use the Kirk collar on standard 1/4" tripod attachment plates or using the dovetailed Arca/Swiss system (much preferred).
The Kirk collar transforms an average lens into an incredible lens.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Suffices but misses the mark on details
This collar came highly recomended and I also read terrible comments about the OEM Nikon collar. So, I purchased this collar along with my new 300 f/4 Nikkor. While it gets the job...Read complete review
This collar came highly recomended and I also read terrible comments about the OEM Nikon collar. So, I purchased this collar along with my new 300 f/4 Nikkor. While it gets the job done I can't understand why for such a price important machining details were omitted from the design. For instance this thing will scratch the finish on the lens barrel if you don't carefully chamfer the corners at the hinge AND would it really be too difficult to include provision for a simple E clip to make the locking screw captive so it doesn't try to hit the ground each time you open the collar. Yes, there are many times I prefer to shoot the 300 handheld and the collar needs to be removed. Functional but disappointing.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 46 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
More stable than stock foot, good workmanship, easy to install, integrated Arca Swiss mount - no accessory plate needed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Nikkor 300mm f/4 lens
Pros
- Fits Well
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
The Kirk lens collar is considerably stronger than the collar supplied with the Nikon 300mm f/4 lens. I am very satisfied.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
I shoot close-up nature images and wanted the 300mm f4 to get into garden and nature areas. I use Lens Collars to refine my compositions constantly. Upon receiving my 300mm F4 I was extremely disappointed in the stability and overall feel of the stock Nikon collar. Having read that this was an issue for others I did not hesitate to order the Kirk Collar. The stability and ease of adjustments are like night and day compared to the original. Extra cost but the quality and image results will be worth it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
A great product that significantly improves on the stability of the original Nikon collar. Highly recommended.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
Strong, very tight with built in arca Swiss plate so no need to buy one . It gives more stability on the tripod giving more sharp photos
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Commercial
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
Very well thought out, excellent design. Fits precisely, and far more supportive than the Standard Nikon collar the lens comes with. Very happy with this. Better IMO than the RRS as it supports at two points, and is less expensive as well. Must have IMO for Nikon 300mm users who work on a tripod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
Fits straight to my Arca-swiss clamp without the need to fit a QR plate. Is plenty long enough to adjust the balance. It's perfect! Why couldn't Nikon have produced this?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
The Kirk is exceptional.No matter the shutter speed,shooting from a tripod,everything is now tack sharp,and instead of feeling like you're rotating into portrait mode through heavy grit sandpaper,with the Kirk the move seems like it's being done in butter coated satin!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Built in arca swiss plate
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
Easier to adjust, tighter, built in Arca Swiss style plate so you don't need to buy one if you already have an Arca Swiss style mount. I use this on a gimble head and the combination works great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improved design
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- Heavy
- No hook
Best Uses
- Floral
- Landscape/Scenery
- Nature shots
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
I`ve read about the Kirk replacement collar for the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S lens, but thought would it really be that much better?
After mounting it on the lens (which was so easy) and taking a few shots from across the yard of my azalea bush at slow shutter speed, the results were quite impressive. No longer do I have a slightly blurry image viewed at 100% crop due to the vibration of the camera. The collar is sturdy and easy to mount. It also makes for a good handle for those hand-held shots. The two draw-backs I find is that it`s slightly heavier than the stock collar and it doesn`t hook onto my sling-pack while carrying it like the old one did. For the intended use, which is to use with a tripod, it is a great improvement over the stock collar and am glad I purchased it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
This is a quality product and a big improvement over Nikon's tripod mount. While the Kirk collar has improved the stability of the lens and made it easier to rotate, care still has to be taken to stabilize the rig due to the long focal length of the lens (especially when adding a 1.4x TC). I knocked the Kirk down one star only because I feel that it is overpriced.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
This collar came highly recomended and I also read terrible comments about the OEM Nikon collar. So, I purchased this collar along with my new 300 f/4 Nikkor. While it gets the job done I can't understand why for such a price important machining details were omitted from the design. For instance this thing will scratch the finish on the lens barrel if you don't carefully chamfer the corners at the hinge AND would it really be too difficult to include provision for a simple E clip to make the locking screw captive so it doesn't try to hit the ground each time you open the collar. Yes, there are many times I prefer to shoot the 300 handheld and the collar needs to be removed. Functional but disappointing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
What a difference, really. If I didn't see and feel it myself I wouldn't have believed it.
This bracket is rock solid and the knob to release the rotation feature is a blessing to use. Switch from horizontal to vertical is a snap.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
This lens collar is much stronger and offers greater stability for my camera on a tripod, monopod and car window mount. It loosens easily for adjusting to vertical shooting. Very useful for wildlife photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by IAT JimK
Images shared by IAT JimK
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
I use the product for outdoor work on a Nikon 300MM f4 lens. The collar that came with the lens is a failure. This is a great improvement. It holds the lens and provides a rest for the rest of the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fits Well
- Improves Tripod Function
- Solid/Sturdy
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
I read so many horror stories about the nikon collar that I ordered directly the kirk replacement. Easy to adapt.
With a full frame/heavy body (I own a D300s), I suspect it needs a longer plate to achieve the right balance with a sidekick.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Wildlife
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
The Kirk collar for my Nikon 300MM F4 works like a gem, now I could capture pictures with shutter speed below 1/60 with ease! Even pictures with 1/10 shutter speed have no problems at all!
I highly recommend this product to all Nikon 300mm F4 users!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by Andy
Ruddy Kingfisher taken with 300mm and Kirk Collar
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
I got this Kirk lens collar to replace my stock 300mm f/4 AF-S lens when I purchase the lens from B&H. It is easy to install and better holding. I do not need to buy additional tripod plate for it as I just remove teh plate I used on my camera and atatch it to this Kirk NC-300. Nicely fit and looks much nicer too.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Tripod Use
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
Does the job very well, no movement at all on the tripod, and provides a much more stable feel than the stock tripod mount. Not much heavier than the stock mount either so don't have any problem taking it with me in the field.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:
This is the lens collar that Nikon should have designed in the first place but didn't. Kirk did it right.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Place your domestic order with us for shipment via any UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority shipping methods by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don't turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you'll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
We've made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
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