Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Release Year 2007 2004
Release Date
MSRP 8579 USD 5499 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-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 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-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 400 cm 220 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Focal Length 500 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 II
Yes
VR
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 139 mm 124 mm
Length 391 mm 268 mm
Weight 3880 gr 2870 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 52 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-34 HK-30
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A