Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR .
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Product |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Name | Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR | Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
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Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Release Year | 2010 | 2010 |
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| MSRP | 399 USD | 1049 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Superzoom |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | No information | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 140 cm | 50 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 3,6 | 3,1 |
Aperture |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 55 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 28 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Construction | 17 elements / 11 groups | 19 elements / 14 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Focal Length | 55-300 mm | 28-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 245 mm | 272 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
VR II |
Yes
VR II |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 123 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 530 gr | 800 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR |
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-57 | HB-50 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |