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Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens

  • Price: $159.95
  • 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.

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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)

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Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens
 
4.9

(based on 29 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (27)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (25)
  • Solid/sturdy (21)
  • Fits well (20)
  • Improves tripod function (19)
  • Durable (4)

Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (3)

Best Uses

  • Landscape/scenery (14)
  • Wildlife (9)
  • Sports/action (8)
  • Night shots (7)
  • Portraits (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Photo enthusiast (14), Semi-pro photographer (7), Enthusiast (5)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (17)

REVIEWS

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5.0

Good replacement of stock Nikon 300mm f/

By Ted Lee

from Singapore

About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

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.

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    5.0

    Very solid, love it!

    By SJKartch

    from Tucson, AZ

    About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    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.

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      5.0

      What Nikon should have done

      By Chuck L.

      from Radford, VA

      About Me Semi-Professional

      Verified Buyer

      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.

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        5.0

        Exactly what Nikon should have done

        By WWT67

        from Indiana

        About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

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        Pros

        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

            I often use the Nikon AFS 300mm lens with a 1.4 or 1.7 TC. I can now shoot at about half the shutter speed I was using and get sharp results. This collar is pratically a requirement over the Nikon collar if you want sharp images at slower shutter speeds.

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            5.0

            EXCELLENT COLLAR

            By EYEBALL

            from Sterling Hts.,MI

            About Me Hobbyist/Enthusiast

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            Pros

            • ALL THE PROS

            Cons

            • Absolutely no Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

              This a must have sturdy replacement collar for the loose and wobbly stock collar that comes with the nikon 300mm f/4 lens. It's worth the money, buy it!

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              5.0

              Excellant choice for the Nikon 300 f4

              By Lynn`

              from Abilene, Texas

              About Me Pro Photographer

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              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:

                I bought my lens and had trouble with the factory tripod collar. It was replaced with the Kirk collar within a few days. Excellant replacement.

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                5.0

                great usability and excellent build

                By gastwa

                from rockville, md

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Fits Well
                • Improves Tripod Function
                • Solid/Sturdy

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Landscape/Scenery
                  • Sports/Action
                  • Weddings/Events

                  Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                  very well made product and makes it easier to use the lens while using in a tripod/monopod as well as when shooting without one. I find it comfortable holding the lens by the collar when shooting by hand. The stock collar was uncomfortable and i had to take it off.

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                  5.0

                  strong quality build - quick release

                  By boxrsnsox

                  from Missouri, USA

                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Use
                  • Fits Well
                  • Solid/Sturdy

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Sports/Action
                    • Weddings/Events
                    • Wildlife

                    Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                    I've read lots of reviews written by others that state that the stock lens collar is weak. I can't make any comment on that. I never have used it. All of my gear is equipped with quick release plates, or mounts, so it was a no brainer for me to buy this replacement product for use on my Nikon 300mm f/4 lens.

                    I can say that from looking at the construction of the two that the Kirk replacement looks to be much more substantial in build and support. I can say that the lens rotates much easier and smoother in the Kirk replacement as well.

                    I have put the stock collar away in the box in case I ever sell this lens due to upgrading gear.

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                    5.0

                    All lens collar should be made like this

                    By nice shot

                    from Florida

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Fits Well
                    • Improves Tripod Function
                    • Solid/Sturdy

                    Cons

                    • Overpriced

                    Best Uses

                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Portraits

                    Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                    It's much better than the collar coming with the lens by Nikon. Easy to install and remove and turn from landscape to portait and vice versa. It's solid made and is stable. What else you want more? The only negative is its price: $100 or lower is a fair price.

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                    5.0

                    Very well worth it!

                    By Mike

                    from River Falls, WI

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Fits Well
                    • Improves Tripod Function
                    • Solid/Sturdy

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Night Shots
                      • Sports/Action
                      • Wildlife

                      Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                      Read too many negative reviews of the stock collar, plus I needed the Acra-Swiss plate...bought this at the same time as my 300mm AF-S. VERY well worth it - rugged, lower profile than the original collar, and rock steady. If you buy the 300mm AF-S, do yourself a favor and get this collar right away.

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                      5.0

                      Completely addresses weakness with Nikon

                      By Delvin

                      from Cincinnati, OH

                      About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use
                      • Fits Well
                      • Improves Tripod Function
                      • Solid/Sturdy

                      Cons

                      • Bulky

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Portraits

                      Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                      This product is one that does exactly what it is supposed to do. It replaces the collar for the Nikon 300mm f/4 lens (which is simply not up to the job that it is supposed to do). Especially if you use a teleconverter (the 300mm f/4 works very well with the 1.4 teleconverter) the extra stability from the replacement collar is vital. Mated with an Arca-Swiss Tripod Head, this is an unbeatable combination.

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                      5.0

                      Currently best available in market

                      By Shan

                      from Chicago, IL

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Landscape/Scenery
                          • Night Shots
                          • Sports/Action
                          • Wildlife

                          Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                          I still need to use it the field and see the difference. But it appears to me that it's the best available device for Nikon 300mm f/4 in the market and it's Well made.

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                          5.0

                          For landscape tripod security

                          By Graham

                          from Illinois

                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Fits Well
                          • Improves Tripod Function
                          • Solid/Sturdy

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Landscape/Scenery
                            • Travel
                            • Wildlife

                            Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                            Took all read recommendations to replace the factory lens collar on my purchase of the 300mm f4 AF-s to avoid unwanting wind vibration.

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                            5.0

                            Very solidly built and effective

                            By Art Walaszek

                            from Madison, WI

                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

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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 bought this collar as part of my new birding package, which also include the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S lens and the Nikon TC-14EII teleconverter. This lens collar fits the lens very well and then connects nicely to my Manfrotto/Bogen ballhead (488 RC2), though I suspect it would be even better with an ArcaSwiss-style ballhead.

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                                5.0

                                Necessary

                                By Pictureted

                                from Redwood City, CA

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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                                Pros

                                • Easy To Use
                                • Fits Well
                                • Improves Tripod Function
                                • Solid/Sturdy
                                • Superior design and build

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                    Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                                    Bought with the 300/4. Replaced immediately, never regretted it.

                                    This is the collar Nikon should provide. Secure, Arca Swiss plate - what could be better?

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                                    5.0

                                    Shame on Nikon

                                    By sdguy

                                    from San Diego

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                                    Pros

                                    • Improves Tripod Function
                                    • Solid/Sturdy

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                        Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                                        Necessary for the Nikkor 300mm F4.0. Good replacement part that shouldn't be needed- the stock collar is not rigid when it comes down to it.

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                                        5.0

                                        Highly Recommended

                                        By Vlad.

                                        from Chicago, IL

                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Easy To Use
                                        • Fits Well
                                        • Solid/Sturdy

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Landscape/Scenery
                                          • Night Shots
                                          • Portraits

                                          Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                                          This collar in a necessary replacement for the original one If you are a tripod shooter. It is very well build and makes a lens much more stable on a tripod. Also makes a very smooth rotation.

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                                          4.0

                                          Does as advertised

                                          By Stan

                                          from Morganville, New Jersey

                                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                                          Pros

                                          • Easy To Use
                                          • Fits Well
                                          • Improves Tripod Function
                                          • Solid/Sturdy

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Landscape/Scenery
                                            • Night Shots

                                            Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                                            The NC-300 collar was rather expensive but it is well made and performs as advertised. Bottom line is that I would buy this again.

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                                            5.0

                                            Better Lens Collar

                                            By new2photo

                                            from Chicago

                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Easy To Use
                                            • Fits Well
                                            • Improves Tripod Function
                                            • Solid/Sturdy

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Landscape/Scenery
                                              • Travel

                                              Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                                              I'm finding my tripod mounted photos turning out a bit sharper then before.

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                                              5.0

                                              A must have stuff

                                              By Armello

                                              from Brazil

                                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Easy To Use
                                              • Fits Well
                                              • Improves Tripod Function
                                              • Solid/Sturdy
                                              • Very well build

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Home
                                                • Landscape/Scenery
                                                • Macro
                                                • Sports/Action
                                                • Travel
                                                • Wildlife

                                                Comments about Kirk NC-300 Replacement Lens Collar for Nikon 300mm f/4 AF-S Lens:

                                                Very nice piece of equipment. Very sturdy, solid and very well build and finish. Much more stable than the original Nikon foot. Fits Arca-Swiss Z1 DP perfectly.

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