Nikon Nikkor
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
 vs
Leica Summicron
28mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Significantly better telephoto 300 mm vs 28 mm
Help
 More than 10.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR Learn more about
the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Reasons to consider the Leica 28mm f/2
Much better wide angle 28 mm vs 300 mm
Help
 10.7x better wide angle
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the 28mm f/2 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Leica Summicron 28mm f/2 Learn more about
the Leica 28mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Sports lens

$8,899
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II

Wildlife lens

$7,999
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Leica 90mm f/4 Macro Kit

Leica 90mm f/4 Macro Kit

Portrait lens

$3,995
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 90mm f/4 Macro Kit vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Compare the 90mm f/4 Macro Kit vs the Summicron 28mm f/2

Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Wildlife lens

$1,219
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the 400mm f/5.6L USM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$4,340
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$3,599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Significantly better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Leica Summicron 28mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R

Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 R

Lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the XF 14mm f/2.8 R vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha

Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha

Travel lens

$270
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Much more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Di Sony-alpha vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,895
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Summarit 35mm f/2.5 vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS

Wide angle lens

$500
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Summicron 28mm f/2
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Lens

$199
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the Summicron 28mm f/2

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