Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR vs Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR and Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Name Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Release Year 2004 1999
Release Date
MSRP 5499 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Lens Type Telephoto Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 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-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 220 cm 70 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Focal Length 300 mm 28-70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
42 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 124 mm 121 mm
Length 268 mm 88 mm
Weight 2870 gr 935 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
Nikon AF-S 28-70mm F2.8 D IF-ED
Filter Type Drop-in Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 52 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HK-30 HB-19
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A