Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR and Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR.
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Product |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Name | Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR | Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
SKU | 2223 | |
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Release Year | 2006 | 2015 |
Release Date | 2015-01-06 | |
MSRP | 589 USD | N/A |
Last known price | 0 USD | 1996 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | No information | Ultrasonic |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 150 cm | 140 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,24 | |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
F4 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | 9 |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Construction | 17 elements / 12 groups | 16 elements / 10 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | 1 ED element 1 phase fresnel element Fluorine coating Nano crystal coating |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Focal Length | 70-300 mm | 300 mm |
Zoom Range | 230 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR II |
Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | 4 stops |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Length | 143 mm | 148 mm |
Weight | 725 gr | 755 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | HB-15 | HB-73 |
Tripod Collar | N/A |
Not included (but available as accessory) |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | RT-1 |