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

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

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 2223
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Release Year 2004 2015
Release Date 2015-01-06
MSRP 5499 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1996 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED 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 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF 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 220 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 16 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED element 1 phase fresnel element Fluorine coating Nano crystal coating
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF 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
VR
Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 124 mm 89 mm
Length 268 mm 148 mm
Weight 2870 gr 755 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-30 HB-73
Tripod Collar Included Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A RT-1