Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .
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Product |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Name | Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED | Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Release Year | 1992 | 2000 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 1224 USD | 1494 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Yes |
Motor Type | N/A | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 150 cm | 145 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 10 elements / 6 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Focal Length | 80-200 mm | 300 mm |
Zoom Range | 120 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Length | 187 mm | 222 mm |
Weight | 1580 gr | 1440 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-7 | N/A |
Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |