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Nikon 300mm f/4E AF-S PF VR Lens Compared to the Nikon 300mm f/4D AF-S Nikkor Lens
| Specifications | Nikon 300mm f/4E AF-S PF VR Lens | Nikon 300mm f/4D AF-S Nikkor Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2015 | 2000 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 16/10 | 10/6 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 8° 10' | 8°10' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4-32 | f/4-32 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 26.7 oz (755g) | 50.8 oz (1440g) |
| Actual Weight | 26.5 oz (750g) | 45.9 oz (1300g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.9 oz (55g) | |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 5.3 oz (150g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 28.4 oz (805g) | 51.2 oz (1450g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.5 x 5.81” (89 x 147.5mm) | 3.54 x 8.76” (90 x 222.5mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.5 x 6.12” (89 x 155.5mm) | 3.54 x 9.1” (90 x 231.1mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.6” (116.5mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 6.12” (155.5mm) | 9.1” (231.1mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.04 x 2.67” (102.5 x 67.8mm) | 3.54 x 2.55” (90 x 64.8mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 8.55 - 8.55” (217.1 - 217.1mm) | 10.89 - 10.89” (276.7 - 276.7mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.2” (30.6mm) | 1.91” (48.6mm) |
| Filter Size | 77mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | SWM | SWM |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 152° | 171° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / Full 9.84' (3m) - ∞ |
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| Distance Scale? / Type | Y / Window | Y / Window |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 55.12” (1400mm) | 57.6” (1463mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 51.73” (1314mm) | 53.54” (1360mm) |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.24x | 0.27x |
| Features | ||
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | O / Y | Y / |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / HB-73 Buy ► | Y / Integrated |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | N | / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / 4.5 / | N |
| Extender Compatible? | Y | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / CL-M3 Buy ► | Y / CL-M2 Buy ► |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 300mm = 33.10'(w/ 1.4x) 420mm = 45.48' 600mm x 400mm Target:(w/ 1.7x) 510mm = 28.23' (w/ 2.0x) 600mm = 32.37' |
300mm = 33.60' 420mm = 46.06' (w/ 1.4x) 23.62" x 15.75" Target: 500mm = 28.82' (w/ 1.7x) 600mm = 33.05' (w/ 2.0x) |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 300mm = 10088mm(w/ 1.4x) 420mm = 13862mm 600mm x 400mm Target:(w/ 1.7x) 510mm = 8603mm (w/ 2.0x) 600mm = 9866mm |
300mm = 10242mm 420mm = 14038mm (w/ 1.4x) 600mm x 400mm Target: 500mm = 8783mm (w/ 1.7x) 600mm = 10073mm (w/ 2.0x) |
| Review | Nikon 300mm f/4E AF-S PF VR Lens | Nikon 300mm f/4D AF-S Nikkor Lens |
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