The new Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens vs. the old Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED version

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A quick specifications comparison between the new Nikon 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens and the previous 300mm f/4D IF-ED version:

 Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR  Nikkor 300mm f/4D IF-ED
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Focal Length 300mm 300mm
Maximum Aperture f/4 f/4
Minimum Aperture f/32 f/32
Format FX/35mm FX/35mm
Maximum Angle of View (DX-format) 5°20′ 5°20′
Maximum Angle of View (FX-format) 8°10′ 8°10′
Maximum Reproduction Ratio 0.24x 0.27x
Lens Elements 16 10
Lens Groups 10 6
Compatible Format(s) FX
DX
FX
DX
FX in DX Crop Mode
35mm Film
VR (Vibration Reduction) Image Stabilization Yes
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Nano Crystal Coat Yes
ED Glass Elements 1 2
Aspherical Elements 1
Super Integrated Coating Yes Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) Yes Yes
Internal Focusing Yes Yes
Minimum Focus Distance 4.6ft.(1.4m) 4.8ft.(1.45m)
Focus Mode Manual
Manual/Auto
Auto/Manual
Auto
Manual
Manual/Auto
Filter Size 77mm 77mm
Accepts Filter Type Screw-on Screw-on
Approx. Dimensions (Diameter x Length) 3.5in.(89mm)x5.8in.(147.5mm)Based on CIPA Guideline 3.5in.(90mm)x8.8in.(222.5mm)
Approx. Weight 26.6oz.(755g) 50.8oz.(1,440g)
Price $1,999.95 $1,369
MTF Charts Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f:4E PF ED VR lens MTF chart Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f:4D IF-ED MTF chart
Lens Design Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f:4E PF ED VR lens design Nikon AF-S Nikkor 300mm f:4D IF-ED lens design
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