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

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)

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Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED-IF VR

Telephoto Prime | Nikon F (FX)

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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

Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 4	faster lens at wide
Filter Thread	52 mm vs 77 mm	Smaller filters are cheaper

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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
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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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