Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR and Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF 50mm F1.4 D
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Release Year 2004 1995
Release Date
MSRP 5499 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
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 50mm F1.4 D
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 50mm F1.4 D
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 220 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 7 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Focal Length 300 mm 50 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
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 124 mm 64 mm
Length 268 mm 42 mm
Weight 2870 gr 230 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF 50mm F1.4 D
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-30 HR-2
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A