Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Name Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Release Year 2010 2010
Release Date
MSRP 1049 USD 58999 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
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 50 cm 230 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,1
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Focal Length 28-300 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 272 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 83 mm 124 mm
Length 114 mm 267 mm
Weight 800 gr 2900 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-50 HK-30
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A