Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR

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Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Release Year 2006 2012
Release Date
MSRP 589 USD 999 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) Yes
Focus
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 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 150 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 19 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Focal Length 70-300 mm 18-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 282 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 83 mm
Length 143 mm 120 mm
Weight 725 gr 830 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-15 HB-58
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A