Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED vs Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED and Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2000 2010
Release Date
MSRP 1494 USD 399 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 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 145 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,6
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 10 elements  /  6 groups 17 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 300 mm 55-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
245 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 90 mm 76 mm
Length 222 mm 123 mm
Weight 1440 gr 530 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-57
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A