Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED and Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 2216
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Release Year 2000 2014
Release Date 2014-04-10
MSRP 1494 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 696 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 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 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 145 cm 48 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,32
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Construction 10 elements  /  6 groups 16 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Focal Length 300 mm 18-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
282 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 90 mm 79 mm
Length 222 mm 99 mm
Weight 1440 gr 550 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included (Pull Out/Extendable) Not Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A HB-39
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A