Olympus M.Zuiko
75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Much better wide angle 75 mm vs 300 mm
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 4x better wide angle
More zoom 4x vs 1x
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 4x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS Learn more about
the Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

Reasons to consider the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Image stabilization Nikon VR vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/4.8
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 At its widest, the 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR captures much more light, 1.6 f-stops
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
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
300 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

Compared to wildlife 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
Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus 300mm f/2.8 ED

Sports lens

$6,999
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Min focal length Has a much narrower wide angle lens
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 ED vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Compare the 300mm f/2.8 ED vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

Olympus M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S.

Wildlife lens

$499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,289
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha

Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$449
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 US UMC Sony-alpha vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the M.Zuiko 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 ED LNS

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF 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
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Canon 400mm f/5.6L USM

Wildlife lens

$1,219
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Better telephoto
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Compare the 400mm f/5.6L USM vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Min focal length Much better wide angle
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D 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

$7,999
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 G ED-IF VR

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