Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR ($9,496.95) vs. Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II ($5,496.95) vs. Nikkor 180-400mm f/4E FL ED VR ($12,396.95) lens comparisons:
| Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR | Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II | Nikkor 180-400mm f/4E FL ED VR | |
| $9,496.95 | $5,496.95 | $12,396.95 | |
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| Focal Length Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 –300mm | 300mm | 180 –400mm With built-in TC 252-560 mm | |
| Zoom Ratio | |||
| 2.5x | 2.2x | ||
| Maximum Aperture | |||
| f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 With built-in TC f/5.6 | |
| Minimum Aperture | |||
| f/22 | f/22 | f/32 With built-in TC f/45 | |
| Format | |||
FX/35mm DX | FX/35mm | FX/35mm | |
| Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) | |||
13°20′ | 5°20′ | 9° | |
| Minimum Angle of View (DX-format) | |||
5°20′ | 4° | ||
| Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) | |||
20°20′ | 8°10′ | 13°40′ | |
| Minimum Angle of View (FX-format) | |||
8°10′ | 6°10′ | ||
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | |||
0.16x | 0.16x | 0.25x (at 400 mm) 0.36x (at 560 mm) | |
| Lens Elements | |||
| 25 | 11 | 27 | |
| Built-in Teleconverter Lens Elements | |||
| 8 | |||
| Lens Groups | |||
| 19 | 8 | 19 | |
| Built-in Teleconverter Lens Groups | |||
| 5 | |||
| Compatible Format(s) | |||
FX DX | FX DX FX in DX Crop Mode 35mm Film | FX DX | |
| VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization | |||
Yes Lens shift using voice coil motors (VCMs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Diaphragm Blades | |||
| 9 Rounded diaphragm opening | 9 | 9 | |
| Nano Crystal Coat | |||
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ED Glass Elements | |||
| 1 | 3 | 8 | |
| Super Integrated Coating | |||
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) | |||
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Internal Focusing | |||
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Minimum Focus Distance | |||
6.56 ft. (2.0 m) from focal plane at all zoom positions | 7.5 ft.(2.3m)7.2 ft.(2.2m) with manual focus | 6.6 ft. (2.0 m) from focal plane | |
| Focus Mode | |||
AF, Manual | Auto Manual Manual/Auto Auto/Manual | Manual Manual/Auto Auto/Manual | |
| Filter Size | |||
| 112mm | 52mm | 40.5mm | |
| Accepts Filter Type | |||
Screw-on | Slip-in | Drop-in filter | |
| Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length) | |||
| 5.1 in.128.0 mmx12 in.303.5 mm Distance from camera lens mount flange Based on CIPA Guidelines | 4.9 in.124 mmx10.5 in.267.5 mm | 5.0 in.128.0 mmx14.2 in.362.5 mm Distance from camera lens mount flange Based on CIPA Guidelines | |
| Approx. Weight | |||
| 114.6 oz.3,250 g Based on CIPA Guidelines | 102.3 oz.2900 g | 123.4 oz.3,500 g Based on CIPA Guidelines | |
Photos: Michna
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