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Nikon AF-S 300mm f4E PF ED VR vs Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR
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Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S 300mm f4E PF ED VR

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Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR

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Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S 300mm f4E PF ED VR over Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR
Weight 750 g vs 2850 g 2100 g lighter
Diameter 89 mm vs 124 mm 35 mm smaller in diameter
Length 148 mm vs 268 mm 120 mm shorter
Reasons to choose Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR over Nikon AF-S 300mm f4E PF ED VR
Price $897 vs $1,997 Cheaper by $1,100
Max Aperture - Wide 2.8 vs 4 faster lens at wide
Filter Thread 52 mm vs 77 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR vs Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR
Brand Nikon Nikon
Lens Type Prime Prime
Price $1,996.95 $896.95
Lens Type Telephoto Prime Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX) Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 300mm 300mm
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method No Zoom Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock No No
Zoom Ratio 1.0X 1.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F4.0 F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Optical Elements 16 11
Optical Groups 10 8
Special Elements 1 ED element 1 phase fresnel element Fluorine coating Nano crystal coating unknown
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 1.4m 2.2m
Max Magnification unknown unknown
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Unknown Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 750g 2850g
Diameter 89mm 124mm
Length 148mm 268mm
Materials Unknown Magnesium alloy barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown Yes
Filter Thread 77mm 52mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code HB-73 HK-30
Tripod Collar Yes Yes
Optional Accessories - -
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