Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR

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

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 2223
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 2015 2004
Release Date 2015-01-06
MSRP N/A 5499 USD
Last known price 1996 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-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 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 140 cm 220 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  10 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED element 1 phase fresnel element Fluorine coating Nano crystal coating No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Focal Length 300 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 89 mm 124 mm
Length 148 mm 268 mm
Weight 755 gr 2870 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-73 HK-30
Tripod Collar Not included
(but available as accessory)
Included
Tripod Collar SKU RT-1 N/A