Nikon Nikkor
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

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
Help
 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
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly lighter 467 g vs 0.7 kg
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 Around 40% lighter
Slightly cheaper $119.95 vs $586.95
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 The best price we've seen is $467 cheaper (4.9x less)
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
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:f/4.5
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF:f/4
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:0.7 kg
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF:467 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:$586.95
70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF:$119.95
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm

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

competitors

Shared 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
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR 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
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
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f 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 Has better macro
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
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
Min focal length Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
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

$224 - $247
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
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
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Length Is longer
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
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G AF

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED.

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

Wildlife lens

$649
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM 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

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