Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
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Nikon Nikkor
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Image stabilization Nikon VR II vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
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
Significantly wider aperture f/2 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

Reasons to consider the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
Much cheaper $119.95 vs $5,399.00
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 The best price we've seen is $5,279 cheaper (45x less)
Significantly lighter 467 g vs 2.9 kg
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 6.3x lighter
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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 At its narrowest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Significantly better wide angle 70 mm vs 200 mm
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 2.9x better wide angle
More zoom 4.3x vs 1x
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 Around 4.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Shorter 117 mm vs 203 mm
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 More than 40% shorter
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
More magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:8.3 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo
Smaller diameter 74 mm vs 124 mm
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 More than 40% smaller lens at the end
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF Learn more about
the Nikon 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Compared to telephoto lenses

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF

Sports lens

$749
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Compare the Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Canon EF 200mm f/2L IS USM

Sports lens

$5,999
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Lighter
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 200mm f/2L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Nikon Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS

Macro lens

$800
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Significantly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor Micro 105mm f/2.8 AIS vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

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

Sports lens
Max focal length Better telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Weight Significantly lighter
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,629
Weight Significantly lighter
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor AF-S 200mm f/2 G ED VR II

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 More magnification
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
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 AF
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
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 AF
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

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