Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
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Nikon Nikkor
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Better wide angle 200 mm vs 300 mm
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 More than 30% better wide angle
Better image stabilization Nikon VR II vs Nikon VR
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 Less risk of blur
Better telephoto 400 mm vs 300 mm
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 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 2x vs 1x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

Reasons to consider the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR Learn more about
the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II:Nikon VR II
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR:Nikon VR
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II:400 mm
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR:300 mm
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II:200 mm
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR:300 mm

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II:2x
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR:1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM

Sports lens

$3,599
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

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

Sports lens

$8,899
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Olympus Zuiko 90-250mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 90-250mm f/2.8 ED

Sports lens

$5,999
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Zuiko 90-250mm f/2.8 ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Compare the Zuiko 90-250mm f/2.8 ED vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
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
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$10,999
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM

Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM

Sports lens

$3,199
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the 120-300mm f/2.8 EX DG OS APO HSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Zoom range Much more zoom
Lowest price Much cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,699
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Significantly lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Wildlife lens

$1,798
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Significantly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Lowest price Much cheaper
Weight Significantly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Sports lens

$5,399
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM

Sigma 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM

Wildlife lens

$4,999
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the 500mm f/4.5 EX DG APO HSM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

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