Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Name Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Release Year 2003 2000
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1494 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
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 145 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Construction 21 elements  /  15 groups 10 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Focal Length 70-200 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 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 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 87 mm 90 mm
Length 215 mm 222 mm
Weight 1470 gr 1440 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included (Pull Out/Extendable)
Lens Hood SKU HB-29 N/A
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A