Nikon Nikkor
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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Nikon Nikkor
24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Image stabilization Nikon VR 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
Significantly better telephoto 300 mm vs 85 mm
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 More than 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 4.3x vs 3.5x
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 More than 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF captures slightly more light, 1.4 f-stops
More magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:4 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 2x larger in your photo
Better wide angle 24 mm vs 70 mm
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 2.9x better wide angle
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.7 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Learn more about
the Nikon 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to portrait 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 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
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Zoom range Has way more large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
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
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Compare the Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Prime lens Is a fixed focal length prime lens
Zoom range Has slightly smaller zoom range
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$90 - $197
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Lighter
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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 Better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Weight Heavier
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$824
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Magnification Less magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

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