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 |