Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR and Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Name Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF 135mm F2 DC
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Release Year 2006 1990
Release Date
MSRP 589 USD 1394 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
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 135mm F2 DC
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 135mm F2 DC
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 150 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
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
F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Focal Length 70-300 mm 135 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
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 79 mm
Length 143 mm 120 mm
Weight 725 gr 815 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU HB-15 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A