Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR and Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II .

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Product
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Name Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 20088
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Release Year 2020 2010
Release Date 2020-01-07
MSRP N/A 58999 USD
Last known price 9497 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR 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 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR 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 Ring-Type Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 200 cm 230 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,16
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Construction 25 elements  /  19 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings ED, fluorite and SR elements + Nano Crystal and Arneo coatings No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Focal Length 120-300 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range 180 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 128 mm 124 mm
Length 304 mm 267 mm
Weight 3250 gr 2900 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 112 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-41 HK-30
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A