Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .
Compare Specifications
Product |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Name | Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S | Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F4 TC VR S | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2000 |
| Release Date | 2022-11-02 | |
| MSRP | N/A | 1494 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Silky Swift VCM Autofocus System | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 430 cm | 145 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Construction | 26 elements / 20 groups | 10 elements / 6 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements, 2 Super ED elements and 2 short-wavelength refractive (SR) elements. | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Focal Length | 600 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | Yes | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | 1.4x | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
5.5-Stop VR Image Stabilization |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 165 mm | 90 mm |
| Length | 437 mm | 222 mm |
| Weight | 3260 gr | 1440 gr |
Other |
Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 46 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
| Lens Hood SKU | HK-43 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
