Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .
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Product |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Name | Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED | Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Release Year | 1992 | 2000 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1224 USD | 1494 USD |
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Lens Type |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Yes |
| Motor Type | N/A | No information |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 150 cm | 145 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F4 |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Construction | 16 elements / 11 groups | 10 elements / 6 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Focal Length | 80-200 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 120 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Length | 187 mm | 222 mm |
| Weight | 1580 gr | 1440 gr |
Other |
Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED |
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included (Pull Out/Extendable) |
| Lens Hood SKU | HB-7 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
