Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR and Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 2223 20088
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Release Year 2015 2020
Release Date 2015-01-06 2020-01-07
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 1996 USD 9497 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR 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 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Ring-Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 140 cm 200 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,24 0,16
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Construction 16 elements  /  10 groups 25 elements  /  19 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 1 ED element 1 phase fresnel element Fluorine coating Nano crystal coating ED, fluorite and SR elements + Nano Crystal and Arneo coatings
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Focal Length 300 mm 120-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
180 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 89 mm 128 mm
Length 148 mm 304 mm
Weight 755 gr 3250 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 112 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-73 HK-41
Tripod Collar Not included
(but available as accessory)
Included
Tripod Collar SKU RT-1 N/A