Nikon Nikkor
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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Nikon Nikkor
70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6G goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Shorter 117 mm vs 193 mm
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 Around 40% shorter
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
Lighter 467 g vs 1.3 kg
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 2.8x lighter
More zoom 4.3x vs 2.5x
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 More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 80% larger in your photo
Cheaper $149.95 vs $999.00
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 The best price we've seen is $849 cheaper (6.7x less)
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Learn more about
the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Magnification Has better macro
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Is longer
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f

Macro lens

$199
Magnification More magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$247
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Much wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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