Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR vs Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR and Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20088 2223
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Release Year 2020 2015
Release Date 2020-01-07 2015-01-06
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 9497 USD 1996 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR 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 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR 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 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ring-Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16 0,24
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Construction 25 elements  /  19 groups 16 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings ED, fluorite and SR elements + Nano Crystal and Arneo coatings 1 ED element 1 phase fresnel element Fluorine coating Nano crystal coating
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Focal Length 120-300 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 180 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 128 mm 89 mm
Length 304 mm 148 mm
Weight 3250 gr 755 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 112 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-41 HB-73
Tripod Collar Included Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A RT-1