Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR

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 f/4 E PF ED VR.

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Product
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Name Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU 2216 2223
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Release Year 2014 2015
Release Date 2014-04-10 2015-01-06
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 696 USD 1996 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
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 f/4 E PF ED VR
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 f/4 E PF ED VR
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 48 cm 140 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,32 0,24
Aperture
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
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
F4
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Construction 16 elements  /  12 groups 16 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information 1 ED element 1 phase fresnel element Fluorine coating Nano crystal coating
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
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
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops 4 stops
Physical
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 89 mm
Length 99 mm 148 mm
Weight 550 gr 755 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S DX 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 G ED VR
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-39 HB-73
Tripod Collar N/A Not included
(but available as accessory)
Tripod Collar SKU N/A RT-1