I have the AF-S Nikkor 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G VR ED lens. The one can be used on both FX and DX cameras. I bought it (used) to work with my D5300. I have an old D70s and just tried it on that - works fine. Works on a D70s, should work on D300s, unless, as mentioned above, it is an AF-P lens. I have an AF-P 10-20mm that does not work in autofocus mode on the D70s. Manual works fine though. That lens also works in S mode, autofocus and autoexposure, on my F90x (N90s) film camera.
I enjoy street photography but have chronic low level anxiety when it comes to approaching people in public. I have built in anxiety meter, just like a geiger counter that orders me to avoid certain situations before hand. So I have adapted and street photography for me happens at public events. Parades, Outdoor music and street performance festivals, etc. A tele-zoom lens also helps at times :rolleyes: