Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF vs Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF and Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED .

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Product
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Name Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF 85mm F1.4 D IF Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Release Year 1995 2000
Release Date
MSRP 1359 USD 1494 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
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 85mm F1.4 D IF
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 85mm F1.4 D IF
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 85 cm 145 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F1,4 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Construction 9 elements  /  8 groups 10 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Focal Length 85 mm 300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
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 85mm F1.4 D IF
Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 90 mm
Length 72 mm 222 mm
Weight 550 gr 1440 gr
Other
Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
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 HN-31 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A