Nikon Nikkor
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
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Nikon Nikkor
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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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
Better telephoto 300 mm vs 200 mm
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 50% more reach, less perspective distortion
More zoom 4.3x vs 2.5x
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 More than 70% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.3 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
More magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 80% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $586.95 vs $999.00
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 The best price we've seen is $412 cheaper (more than 40% less)
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED captures slightly more light, 1.4 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Compared to telephoto lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Length Is shorter
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D 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 Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is heavier
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
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
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 AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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
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
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 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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