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

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Release Year 2012 2000
Release Date
MSRP 999 USD 1494 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G 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 45 cm 145 cm
Maximum Magnification 3,2
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Maximum 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
F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Construction 19 elements  /  14 groups 10 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Focal Length 18-300 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 282 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 90 mm
Length 120 mm 222 mm
Weight 830 gr 1440 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-5.6 G 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-58 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A