The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR and the Pentax DA 300mm F4.0 ED for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Pentax DA 300mm F4.0 ED is the longer of the two lenses at 184mm. The Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR with a length of 148mm, is 36mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR has a larger diameter of 89mm compared to the Pentax DA 300mm F4.0 ED's 83mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR weighs 750g, which means it is 320g (29%) lighter than the Pentax DA 300mm F4.0 ED which has a weight of 1070g.
Filter Threads
Both the Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR and the Pentax DA 300mm F4.0 ED have the same Filter thread size of 77mm.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon 300mm f4E PF VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Pentax DA 300mm F4.0 ED has the Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and , and for the Pentax KAF2 Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
300mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.0.
