Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR and Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20062
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Release Year 2004 2016
Release Date 2016-08-17
MSRP 5499 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 396 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Stepper Motor
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 220 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,22
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information 7
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED element + Super Integrated Coating
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Focal Length 300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 124 mm 72 mm
Length 268 mm 125 mm
Weight 2870 gr 415 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-P DX 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 G VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-30 HB-77
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A