Will this be OK on my D300?

Hi Chris,
if this is the actual item it will work on your D300. This camera can handle both AI and AIS lenses. Pre-AI should not be used. If you like, you can dial-in the focal length and max aperture so you get correct EXIF data and matrix metering, but this not mandatory.
Have fun!
Markus

 

Put it on and try!! 

The lens is fine for the D300, any AI lens is, you can just programme the focal length and maximum aperture into the menu (can't recall off the top of my head which) and as you turn the aperture ring on the lens the LCD readout will change accordingly, pretty smart!!:biggrin:

 

It'll be fine Chris :wink:

Enjoy it. I tried a friend's old push-pull AIS lens and loved. it. You have to put a bit more work into getting the picture, but the results make you feel smug, warm and fuzzy :biggrin:

 

p.s. - the AF-ON button doesn't work with this lens!! :biggrin:

 

I just bought one for my D300. I had this lens years ago. It can get very tight to twist the focus. If that happens send it to a shop for a re-lube. I use Chicago Camera Repair.

 

This is one of the great reasons to get a D200/300 is that it meters with these lenses.

 

I used to have one of these lenses, I sold it on eBay a little while back.
Maybe your model used to be mine!!

It was a great lens, very sharp (even when set at F2.8)
However it was too close to my 50/2 AI for me so I sold it on

Enjoy the glass