Nikon Nikkor
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Better telephoto 400 mm vs 300 mm
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 More than 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 5x vs 4.3x
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 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Learn more about
the Nikon VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Has a silent focus motor Nikon AF-S vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Lighter 0.7 kg vs 1.3 kg
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 More than 40% lighter
Cheaper $586.95 vs $1,499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $912 cheaper (2.6x less)
Slightly more magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:4.8 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
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

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Very good image stabilization Help
Nikon VR
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED:400 mm
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED:300 mm
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/4.5
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 wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED:80 mm
AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED: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
Length Is shorter
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 VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
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
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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
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
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
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Length Is shorter
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
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
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

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

Wildlife lens

$150
Length Is shorter
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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

Sports lens

$999
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Compare the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f 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 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly more zoom
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D 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
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 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
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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
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

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