Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 300mm F2.8 G and Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II.
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Product |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Name | Sony 300mm F2.8 G | Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II | |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Nikon |
| SKU | SAL300F28G | |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2010 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Mount | Sony A | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 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 | 200 cm | 200 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.18 | |
Aperture |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | No information |
Optics |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Construction | 13 elements / 12 groups | 24 elements / 17 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Focal Length | 300 mm | 200-400 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
200 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes
VR II |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
| Diameter | 122 mm | 124 mm |
| Length | 243 mm | 365 mm |
| Weight | 2310 gr | 3360 gr |
Other |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 42 mm | 52 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0012 | HK-30 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |