Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Name Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20088
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Release Year 2010 2020
Release Date 2020-01-07
MSRP 1049 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 9497 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR 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 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,1 0,16
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Maximum 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
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 25 elements  /  19 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information ED, fluorite and SR elements + Nano Crystal and Arneo coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Focal Length 28-300 mm 120-300 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm 180 mm
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 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 83 mm 128 mm
Length 114 mm 304 mm
Weight 800 gr 3250 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 112 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-50 HK-41
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A