The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II and the Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED VR II 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. Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED VR II is the longer of the two lenses at 268mm. The Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II with a length of 243mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED VR II also has a larger diameter of 124mm compared to the Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II's 122mm 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. Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II weighs 2300g, which means it is 600g (20%) lighter than the Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED VR II which has a weight of 2900g.
Lens Mounts
The Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Nikon 300mm f2.8G ED VR II has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
300mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
