Nikon Nikkor
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Better telephoto 400 mm vs 300 mm
Help
 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

Reasons to consider the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Better wide angle 300 mm vs 400 mm
Help
 Around 30% better wide angle
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
Nikon VR
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:400 mm
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR:300 mm
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Min focal length Poor wide angle Help
AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR:400 mm
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR:300 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wildlife lens

$6,499
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II 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
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
Weight Is lighter
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$9,199
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 600mm f/4G 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
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Min focal length Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Zuiko 90-250mm f/2.8 ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
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 much less expensive
Min focal length Has a much wider wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II

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

Wildlife lens

$8,399
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Min focal length Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$7,190
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Weight Is heavier
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Compare the EF 400mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$7,900
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Lowest price Cheaper
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 600mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR
Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$6,140
Lowest price Cheaper
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 500mm f/4L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 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
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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