Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 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 DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR and Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II .

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 2216
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Release Year 2014 2010
Release Date 2014-04-10
MSRP N/A 58999 USD
Last known price 696 USD 0 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 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 DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 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 Ultrasonic No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 48 cm 230 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,32
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 11 elements  /  8 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
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 Yes
VR II
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 124 mm
Length 99 mm 267 mm
Weight 550 gr 2900 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 67 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-39 HK-30
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A